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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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Old Harbour, Spanish Town, Linstead listed for property tax collection drive
The tax collection activity will focus on the most delinquent communities in and around Spanish Town, Old…
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Port Royal's SeaWalk floating pier ready
Twitter followers were given a sneak peek in to how the floating pier will function in a video from the…
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Reaching the next level: For Southeast Asia, further progress calls for bold reforms
SOUTHEAST ASIA HAS made extraordinary strides in recent decades. Growth in per capita incomes has been among the fastest in the world, and…
- | Business, Commentary
Jamaica Broilers acquires feed mill in Georgia
“As we continue our growth strategy with further expansion in the United…
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CBO Report: Trumponomics To Boost Economic Growth Through 2028
The Congressional Budget Office is expecting higher deficits and quicker economic growth in the coming decade. However, a key fiscal measure…
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IMF praises Jamaica’s performance in latest SBA review
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has given high marks for Jamaica’s performance under the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) with the Fund…
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