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-3% growth forecast for global economy this year
Posted: Tuesday, April 14, 2020 - 16:25
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Gita Gopinath, Economic Counsellor and Director of the IMF’s Research Department, said in a blog post that following the global lockdown in...
Scotiabank Old Harbour among nine branches to temporarily close
Posted: Monday, April 6, 2020 - 18:28
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The braches, which include Christiana, Cross Roads, Hagley Park, Ironshore, Oxford Road, Port Maria, St Ann’s Bay and the University of the...
Factories Corporation of Jamaica offers stimulus to clients impacted by COVID-19
Posted: Monday, April 6, 2020 - 17:37
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FCJ recognises that majority of its clients in the Manufacturing and Distribution sectors will experience disruption in their operations as...
JN Group establishes member welfare fund to ease burden of COVID-19
Posted: Monday, April 6, 2020 - 14:02
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The Hon. Earl Jarrett, chief executive officer of The Jamaica National Group, made the announcement of the Fund while addressing a ‘JN Circle...
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BOJ announces measures to maintain order in financial system
Posted: Friday, March 27, 2020 - 17:28
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Governor, Richard Byles, who noted that Jamaica’s financial system remains sound, said the interventions are aimed at ensuring adequate...
Gov’t ready to suspend fiscal law to stimulate economy amid COVID-19 crisis
Posted: Friday, March 27, 2020 - 09:17
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“I want to assure the people of Jamaica that should things take a turn for the worse, beyond what we currently envisage and beyond all the...
IMF chief expects global economy to recover 2021
Posted: Monday, March 23, 2020 - 13:50
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Over the last few months the world economy has caused global markets to plummet dramatically, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Extended income tax filing deadline nears
Posted: Monday, March 23, 2020 - 11:57
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The tax authority is encouraging self-employed persons, employed persons with other sources of income, partnerships, companies and other...
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Reduced interest rates on all new and existing loans
Posted: Friday, March 20, 2020 - 14:50
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This will benefit some 8,000 new mortgagors annually, and some 100,000 existing mortgagors.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew...
Coronavirus Economic Planning: Hoping for the best, prepared for the worst
Posted: Friday, March 13, 2020 - 15:07
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Similarly, countries hit by a sudden and unexpected public health emergency—as coronavirus is proving to be—can see their economies slow and...