KINGSTON, Jamaica — In an innovative move to advance financial literacy among youth, the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has announced the April launch of ‘Money Quest,’ an online educational game specifically designed for primary school students in grades four through six. The initiative represents a strategic effort to embed essential financial skills early in the national education framework.
Dr. Andre Murray, Head of the Financial Inclusion Unit at BOJ, unveiled the project during the central bank’s Quarterly Monetary Policy Report press conference held Tuesday at its downtown Kingston auditorium. He detailed that the game integrates core financial principles with existing academic curricula, including the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) syllabus, transforming complex concepts into an engaging adventure-based format.
‘Money Quest is engineered to merge financial knowledge with problem-solving in a dynamic, interactive environment, making the acquisition of these vital skills both enjoyable and memorable,’ Dr. Murray stated. The development follows extensive beta testing with a diverse range of schools across Jamaica, leveraging the pedagogical power of play to instill lifelong financial habits and confidence.
The project is a cornerstone of the central bank’s broader mission to cultivate a financially capable generation. Dr. Murray articulated a vision where Jamaican youth approach money management not as an intimidating academic subject, but as an essential life skill mastered with curiosity and control. This initiative, alongside the televised series ‘Common Cents,’ aims to strengthen public trust in and access to the nation’s financial system.
Ultimately, the BOJ believes that foundational financial education will empower citizens to make stronger economic choices, contributing to family prosperity, national economic growth, and greater societal resilience. ‘Money Quest’ was developed in collaboration with Database Technologies Limited.