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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

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

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…

  • | Featured, Top News, 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…

  • | Featured, 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…

  • | Featured, Business