Burna Boy, Joseph M. Matalon, DBJ among investors in Jamaica’s first venture capital in 30 years
Mscale is a Delaware-based management company, focused on venture and permanent capital advisory services. Ugo Ikemba serves as the chief…
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Entrepreneur Chenelle Gushman providing scholarships for young sports athletes
Indeed, sports is one glue that many find relatable and is also seen as a great opportunity for young people to maintain good health while…
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Bank of Jamaica cuts rate to 6.75 per cent
The MPC noted that its previous decision, announced on 28 June 2024, to gradually reduce the absorption of liquidity, has already resulted in…
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Dr Nigel Clarke exceptional, proven leader – IMF
Georgieva’s comments came as she announced this morning her proposed appointment of the Jamaica Finance Minister to the position of Deputy…
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SmartHomes by CEAC: Bringing innovation and affordable housing to St Catherine
This serene community is the place where the 260-year-old Bushy Park Aqueduct is surrounded by 21st Century ‘SmartHomes’, and where modern…
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JBDC to host free Digital Summit targeting SMEs
The event, scheduled for Tuesday, September 3 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, will offer a comprehensive exploration of how…
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Ground broken for Old Harbour’s newest housing development
Greathouse Estate is slated to be built on 86 acres of prime real estate by Brahma Construction (Brahmaco), an up and coming team of new kids…
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Credit union with office in Old Harbour nets J$330 million surplus
This was revealed during the financial institution’s 12th annual general meeting on September 9 in which over 200 of its members were in…
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Grupo Piñero, Hyatt to manage Bahia Principe brands
This partnership aims to enhance both companies' positions in the all-inclusive hospitality sector, expanding Hyatt’s all-inclusive room…
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Flow opens store at Marlie Mount, here’s why
KITS Technical Services Limited, the franchisee, chose this spot to alleviate the ongoing traffic and parking issues in Jamaica’s fastest-…
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Jamaica Gov to leverage AI to improve auditing practices
This initiative, presented at the 2024 Audit Committees’ Conference in Kingston on November 7, aims to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and…
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Veteran banker calls for ‘saving habit’ culture
Speaking with JIS News, he says that a habit of saving is important in providing families with a safety net during tough times, better…
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Major banana farm ahead of recovery schedule
The hurricane, a Category 4 storm, led to an estimated $600 million loss due to widespread crop destruction and infrastructure damage.
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Top J’can communications firm unveils new suite of services
Yesterday, the dynamic corporate communications firm, renowned for its bespoke public relations strategies and cutting-edge crisis management…
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TransJamaican Highway earns US$8m net profit
For the quarter ended September 30, 2024, TJH posted a net profit of US$8 million, marking a 24% increase compared to the US$6.5 million net…
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Old Harbour News Expo branded ‘a success’
Plan B was activated 90 minutes ahead of the scheduled 10:00 am start with organisers shifting activities indoor at the Lions Civic Centre.…
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