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FHC Credit Union assures customers of interest payment on deposit

In a statement on Thursday, the FHC, which has a branch based here in Old Harbour, explained: “We note and wish to make you aware of an…

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Hi-Pro: Animal feed supply disruption ‘rectified’

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"Hi-Pro wishes to assure the public that we are working alongside the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries…

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Senior banker outlines strategies to Old Harbour business community

As guest speaker at the South St Catherine Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting (AGM), Spencer delivered several strategic tips to the…

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Chamber president Reid highlights impact in Old Harbour

Speaking at is first Annual General Meeting (AGM) since the organization was rebranded from its former name the Old Harbour Chamber of…

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Old Harbour native develops hair and skin care business

he 24-year-old tells JIS News that the idea for the company came while she was still a student at Wolmer’s High School for Girls.

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Scotiabank closes ATMs on South Street, Old Harbour

In an advisory, the island’s second largest commercial bank stated that normal services at this particular location in Jamaica’s…

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University student talks applying technology in pig farming

Currently, the Portland resident shares a farm in Boston Bay with mentor and business partner Seymour Duncan, which he says, needs…

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Jamaica economy grew by 4.8%

This was attributed to a 7.2 per cent increase in the Services Industries, despite a two per cent decline in the Goods Producing Industries…

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Jamaica economy receives B+ score card

The S&P rating reflects the agency’s notion that Jamaica’s economy will continue to recover, with expected Gross Domestic…

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NCB will not accept these bank notes after September 16

This comes in effect September 16, 2022.

The notes being phased out have been replaced by the “polymer £20 and £50…

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High school teacher turns sewing skill into bag-making business

Frustrated with going from store to store and finding nothing, she decided to use the clothing and textile skills she learned in school to…

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Jamaica Broilers cuts chicken price

This reduction comes as a result of improvements in global market conditions, including increased stability in the grain market,…

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Church people business on show in Old Harbour

All seems to be in one accord, however, at the Church of God of Prophecy, Old Harbour where 32 entrepreneurs converged last Saturday to…

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Gov’t to substitute wheat with breadfruit, cassava flour

Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., in making the disclosure, said: “With the support of the Government of Cuba, [we will be…

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Banks sign on to NIDS pilot

Representatives of the Jamaica Bankers Association signed on behalf of the banks during a ceremony held at the Office of the Prime Minister…

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NCB clears air on viral voice note after $31,000 fraud claim

In the now-viral voice note being shared on instant messaging platform, WhatsApp, the customer recounted how she unwittingly divulged…

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