One vision driving three platforms — empowering communities across Jamaica and the Caribbean through data, justice, and public engagement.
Our flagship — a full-service research management and outsourcing firm delivering data-driven solutions to international agencies, governments, and the private sector.
Launched in 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown, our legal arm provides accessible, technology-forward legal services across Jamaica, the Caribbean, USA, UK, and Canada — combining legal expertise with the data-driven approach that defines Balcostics.
Share your opinions on the issues shaping Jamaica — from crime and cost of living to education and healthcare. Answer questions, earn reward points, and help drive real change in your community.
End-to-end research solutions from survey design and data collection to advanced analytics and actionable insights.
Computer-assisted personal and telephone interviewing with real-time quality monitoring, GPS tracking, and multi-language support across the Caribbean.
Learn more →From field enumeration to statistical modelling, we manage the entire data pipeline — cleaning, analysis, visualization, and reporting.
Learn more →Rigorous impact evaluations measuring programme effectiveness with matched comparison groups, longitudinal tracking, and donor-ready reports.
Learn more →Ongoing M&E frameworks with KPI dashboards, periodic assessments, and evidence-based recommendations for continuous programme improvement.
Learn more →Focus groups, in-depth interviews, and ethnographic studies with expert facilitators who understand Caribbean communities and cultural contexts.
Learn more →Research methodology workshops, enumerator training programmes, and data literacy courses for organizations building internal research capabilities.
Learn more →It started at UWI. In 2011, students Luwayne Thomas and Abi-Gaye White noticed graduate students struggling with SPSS data analysis — so they built a research support service. That service became Balcostics Research, formally incorporated in August 2011 in Mandeville, Jamaica.
Today, the Balcostics Group spans three businesses — research, law, and civic technology — serving international development agencies, government ministries, and private sector organizations across 12+ Caribbean nations. Featured in the Jamaica Observer as an emerging corporate success story.
Research processes aligned with international quality standards
Island-wide field team ready for rapid deployment
Research, legal, and civic tech under one roof
"Empower decision makers with the required data and information to make better decisions."
The people behind Balcostics — combining academic rigour with hands-on field expertise.
Co-founder overseeing company development since inception. Has consulted with the World Bank, USAID, and The Nature Conservancy. UWI Economics graduate.
Co-founder managing field logistics for 6+ years. Has directed airport interviews (1,069 participants), household surveys, and mall intercepts across Jamaica.
Supports real estate, probate, litigation, and civil matters at Balcostics Law. Combines legal precision with strategic business insight.
MBA in Computer Science with 10+ years of data processing experience at Balcostics. Ensures data integrity across all projects from collection to final delivery.
Research articles, field stories, and data-driven insights from across Jamaica and the Caribbean.
Research examining obstacles encountered by women entrepreneurs across Caribbean nations, utilizing panel research methodology to identify key business barriers.
Read More →Explores drainage infrastructure challenges during rainy seasons and discusses eco-friendly approaches to mitigate flooding in Caribbean communities.
Read More →Ranked accommodations using customer reviews from major platforms, with data collected mid-July 2020.
Read More →Whether you need a nationwide survey, legal counsel, or a civic engagement platform — our team is ready.
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Unit 10, QVilla Plaza
7-9 Villa Road, Mandeville
Manchester, Jamaica