China to boost social credit system with new market regulatory measures
The Chinese government puts strong emphasis on the building of a social credit system.
Li urged improving the credit-based regulatory…
- | Business, International
US$6.5m R Hotel opens in Jamaica
“A venture such as this one brings with it job creation, an important effect as the Government seeks…
- | Business
‘Bank returns are very minimal’, says young investor funding himself through university
He is not only investing in the stock market and managing his own investment portfolio but also funding his way through the University of the…
- | Business
'Consider interest rebate for first time homeowners'
Samuels was a member of a panel discussion at the symposium, organised by the Realtors’ Association of Jamaica (RAJ) in partnership…
- | Business
Marlie Tech Park in limbo, as CEO accuses investors of sabotage
The 68-acre property in Marlie Mount, Old Harbour was the previous headquarters of the Jehovah’s Witnesses in Jamaica, but was now…
- | Business
How to ensure economic growth benefits the many and not the few
“Inclusive growth is one of the critical challenges of our time,” IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde said at a recent event…
- | Business
31,000 Jamaicans to own shares in Wigton Windfarm
“What is more noteworthy, is that these 31,000 Jamaicans were willing to invest some $14 billion,…
- | Business
Fintech can cut costs of remittances to Jamaica, Latin America
A more cost-effective approach for Latin American countries relies on using fintech, like mobile banking, to send money across borders,…
- | Business
Bank Profitability: Consider the Source
In a recent IMF Working Paper, we look into how bank profitability affects financial stability from both theoretical and empirical…
- | Business, Commentary
Old Harbour’s Emile Spence is new interim head of JN Bank Canada
Spence, who has served the Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS) in several capacities in 37 years of sterling service, says strengthening…
- | Business, Diaspora
Government on a mission of socializing wealth – PM Holness
The Prime Minister says this is to give back to the people of Jamaica.
“Our economic strategy is economic independence. For that…
- | News, Business
UDC now accepting proposals for food bazaar in downtown, Kingston
According to the UDC, proposals are now being accepted for the lease and management of a food bazaar at its Festival Market Place property…
- | Business
Jamaica Energy Partners assumes management of Jamaica Private Power Company following InterEnergy Group acquisition
This acquisition expands the group’s total generating capacity to 250 megawatt in Jamaica, retaining the company’s position as…
- | Business
New JPS power plant in Old Harbour Bay 90% complete, to be commissioned this year
The plant will be commissioned into service by the third quarter of this year. Once the new power plant is commissioned, the older Old…
- | News, Business
Empowering women is critical for the world’s economy and people
Unequal or unfair treatment can marginalize women and hinder their participation as productive individuals…
- | Business, Commentary, International
Port Royal’s floating pier now in Jamaica
In a release to the media the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) said: “This represents a significant…
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