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- Dr. R. Brian Langrin appointed Bank of Jamaica governor effective August 19, 2026.
- He succeeds Richard Byles, whose seven-year term concluded.
- The IMF welcomed the appointment, citing confidence in his ability to maintain inflation targets and stability.
Dr. R. Brian Langrin has been officially named the new governor of the Bank of Jamaica, effective August 19, 2026. Governor‑General Sir Patrick Allen made the appointment on the advice of a four‑member search committee chaired by Finance Minister Fayval Williams, succeeding Richard Byles after his seven‑year term ended.
With over 20 years of experience in central banking and multilateral institutions, Langrin previously served at the BOJ, the IMF’s Caribbean Regional Technical Assistance Centre, the Inter‑American Development Bank, and the World Bank. The IMF’s Nigel Chalk welcomed the appointment, expressing confidence in Langrin's leadership.