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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RUBiS Jamaica becomes only supplier of Petrochemicals in Carib, Latin regions
Head of commercial operations at RUBiS Troy Thompson said: “Although many persons may recognize RUBiS as one of the dominant petroleum…
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Scotiabank Old Harbour to close permanently
The island’s second largest commercial bank has also announced that will be closing its Black River branch in February 2021.
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JN Bank UK to address financial inclusion, de-risking
The bank is the first Caribbean-owned bank to be established in the UK.
Quoting the UK Financial Inclusion Report of 2017, Jarrett…
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Samuda resigns
He said as president of the business group his position has become untenable after recently accepting the opportunity to enter…
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Scotiabank customers to see improvements in digital banking functionality
Among the newly launched features for the Scotia Online and mobile app platforms are access to e-Statements for transactional and savings…
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Scotiabank assists El Salvador to raise US$1billion
Scotiabank’s Global Banking and Markets New York office acted as Joint Bookrunner and Billing & Delivery Agent for the transaction…
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