JUTC racks up billions in losses; deficit at UDC

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JUTC racks up billions in losses; deficit at UDC

A number of key public bodies are projecting significant deficits for both the current financial cycle as well as the upcoming 2021-2022 fiscal year. Many of these public bodies have been hit hard by COVID-19 containment measures that have...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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