Research. Law. MyVoice.
One vision driving three platforms — empowering communities across Jamaica and the Caribbean through data, justice, and public engagement.
Balcostics Research
Our flagship — a full-service research management and outsourcing firm delivering data-driven solutions to international agencies, governments, and the private sector.
- CAPI/CATI survey deployment
- Data collection & statistical analysis
- Baseline, endline & impact evaluations
- 200+ trained field enumerators
Balcostics Law
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.
- Personal injury & litigation
- Family law & divorce proceedings
- Contract drafting & review
- Real estate & probate matters
MyVoice Platform
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.
- 20 national topics to weigh in on
- Earn points for every response
- AI-powered insights & analysis
- Community polls & leaderboards
Research Services Built for Impact
End-to-end research solutions from survey design and data collection to advanced analytics and actionable insights.
CAPI & CATI Surveys
Computer-assisted personal and telephone interviewing with real-time quality monitoring, GPS tracking, and multi-language support across the Caribbean.
Learn more →Data Collection & Analysis
From field enumeration to statistical modelling, we manage the entire data pipeline — cleaning, analysis, visualization, and reporting.
Learn more →Baseline & Endline Studies
Rigorous impact evaluations measuring programme effectiveness with matched comparison groups, longitudinal tracking, and donor-ready reports.
Learn more →Monitoring & Evaluation
Ongoing M&E frameworks with KPI dashboards, periodic assessments, and evidence-based recommendations for continuous programme improvement.
Learn more →Qualitative Research
Focus groups, in-depth interviews, and ethnographic studies with expert facilitators who understand Caribbean communities and cultural contexts.
Learn more →Training & Capacity Building
Research methodology workshops, enumerator training programmes, and data literacy courses for organizations building internal research capabilities.
Learn more →Built in Jamaica,
Trusted Across the Caribbean
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.
ISO-Aligned Methodology
Research processes aligned with international quality standards
200+ Trained Enumerators
Island-wide field team ready for rapid deployment
Three Integrated Businesses
Research, legal, and civic tech under one roof
Data That Drives
Better Decisions
"Empower decision makers with the required data and information to make better decisions."
Meet the Team
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.
Let's Turn Your Data Into Decisions
Whether you need a nationwide survey, legal counsel, or a civic engagement platform — our team is ready.
Get in Touch
We'd love to hear about your project. Reach out and we'll respond within 24 hours.
Office
Unit 10, QVilla Plaza
7-9 Villa Road, Mandeville
Manchester, Jamaica