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Bank of Jamaica resumes in-bank services to the public

Further to this temporary closure, Bank of Jamaica now wishes to advise that effective today, Wednesday, 24 February 2021, Nethersole Place…

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KC principal adds RUBiS deal to career accomplishments

As the most recent service station operator for the recently reopened Old Harbour Road location, Dave Myrie has always had a passion for…

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JN Money made ‘Christmas come true’ for budding Jamaican entrepreneur

“I am always seeking employment and have tried to get certified,” explained Gollab. “After leaving high school I did…

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Caribbean hotel and tourism governing body weighs in on U.S. travel requirements

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) welcomed the new United States administration’s balanced international travel…

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Why the pre-pandemic debt landscape matters

Our data show that the global average debt-to-GDP ratio (weighted by each country’s GDP in US dollars) rose to 226 percent in 2019, 1.5…

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Dr Waul speaks on massive role rebranded local chamber can play

Such an important role was quickly seized upon by Dr Kurt Waul during his remarks at Wednesday’s launch and inauguration service of the…

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What 50% of local firms say about investing in Jamaica

Like the rest of the world, Jamaica has been hamstrung by the coronavirus pandemic which has restricted the movement of people across the…

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Renamed chamber of commerce to be a voice for all

That they were able to garner the attentions of some of the most influential figures speaks volume of the ground work being laid and its…

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Tax authority implements new procedures for direct funds transfer

Under the new arrangements, all funds transferred to TAJ’s bank must include a direct funds transfer number (DFTN), generated from the…

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Expert tells how to make money from honey

In fact, they are offering beekeeper training for members of the communities bordering the Hellshire Hills, in partnership with the Ministry…

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Scotiabank Old Harbour to open during ‘Digital Saturdays’ initiative

On Saturday, November 28 and December 5, the bank will open branches in nine locations to provide assistance and coaching for customers who…

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Agribusiness conference to highlight opportunities

The event is being hosted by e-Biome, Global Scientific Research and Development Consultancy with a vested interest in using science,…

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Scotiabank discloses plans for Old Harbour after closure

The island’s second largest commercial bank last month announced plans to permanently close its Old Harbour and Black River branches to…

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Companies to benefit from tech innovation curriculum

Tech Beach’s new venture, TBR Lab, evolved from the entity’s annual series of events in the Caribbean and North America called…

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Gov’t seeking ways to bring banks aboard medical cannabis sector

Many major banks are reluctant to fund the growth of medical cannabis out of fear of breaching federal laws in the United States of America (…

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Old Harbour start-up company shares $3 million purse at JN Climate Innovation Pitch Competition

Preelabs Limited, a technology innovation and product development company, walked away with the first prize of $2 million. PreeLabs emerged…

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