Jamaica best choice for business – PM tells investors
“We have established a stable and expanding economy that is open and welcoming of investors in all sectors,” said Mr. Holness.…
- | Business
Jamaica: On the path to higher economic growth
In an interview with Uma Ramakrishnan, former head of the IMF team for Jamaica, we discuss the history, evolution, and achievements of the…
- | Business
Asafa Powell launches fitness venture
Asafa, who has always been lauded for his fitness regime and continuously receives questions and requests regarding this then decided that he…
- | Business, Health, Lifestyle
Farmers urged to plant more red peas to cut US$8 million import bill
The signing took place at the launch of the Red Peas Industry Programme, in Spaldings, Clarendon, on November 1, by Minister without…
- | Business
Jamaica more resilient against possible global recession
In fact, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) says that slowing growth in both advanced and developing countries…
- | Business
Hearing impaired entrepreneur paving the way for others
Mr. Anderson, who was born without a right eardrum and lost most of the hearing in his left ear at age 13, knows the struggles and…
- | Business
Jamaica survey of establishments launched
The 2018 JSE, a pioneering initiative that was executed under the Planning Institute of Jamaica’s (…
- | Business
Small entrepreneur from St Catherine gets his break
He had to face many challenges, such as having to walk from Portmore in St. Catherine to Kingston,…
- | Business
Breast cancer survivor turns healthy eating passion into business
Through her vegan food line, Eden Joy Whole Foods, she is on mission to promote the healing power of food,…
- | News, Business
Jamaica ready to exit IMF, says Dr Ngouana
“Jamaica has reached a place where we don’t need to be here all the time. We are taking the back seat and Jamaica is in the…
- | News, Business
US$100 bill overtakes US$1 note in circulation volume
So what explains this boom in Benjamins, as the bills are known, especially when cashless options are…
- | Business, Commentary
US State Department to support alternative energy projects in Caribbean
Global Power Sector Programme Manager, Bureau of Energy Resources, US Department of State, Faith Corneille…
- | Business
JN Bank Canada home ownership forum set for July 26 and 27
The two-day event will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Ajax/Toronto on Friday, July 26, at 6:00 p.m.…
- | Business
Massy Gas Freeport Terminal showcases AutoGas, remote monitoring technology
Massy Gas Chairman Peter Graham extolled the minister of the company's role in fuel security.…
- | Business
To reduce inequality, employ young people
Rising economic growth has reduced inequality in low-income and emerging market countries over the years. In good economic times, young…
- | Business, Commentary
A global picture of public wealth
The chart shows that advanced economies have larger balance sheets compared to emerging markets and low-income developing countries. This…
- | Business, Commentary