Jamaican handmade ceramics inspired by the Caribbean
Through her BAUGHaus Design Studio, based in western Jamaica, she offers a range of beautiful, handmade ceramic pieces for the entire home.…
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UK contributes US$3.8M COVID-19 aid to Caribbean
The eight countries are Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.…
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US Chamber of Commerce: COVID-19 crisis offers opportunity for Jamaica in supply chain to US
Speaking on Wednesday at a webinar hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce of Jamaica, Herrington gave as an example, the fact that the US…
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US Ambassador: COVID-19 presents great opportunity for Jamaican businesses.
Ambassador Tapia was speaking on April 30 during an inaugural online AMCHAM Membership Mingle/Forum.…
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Tax authority suspends two in-line services at corporate area offices
The suspension will be initially for one week and comes as TAJ moves to reduce the crowds at these two corporate area offices.
This…
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IMF responds favourably to government’s request
This is part of the administration’s measures to cushion Jamaica against the economic fallout being projected as a result of the…
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-3% growth forecast for global economy this year
Gita Gopinath, Economic Counsellor and Director of the IMF’s Research Department, said in a blog post that following the global…
- | Business, International
Scotiabank Old Harbour among nine branches to temporarily close
The braches, which include Christiana, Cross Roads, Hagley Park, Ironshore, Oxford Road, Port Maria, St Ann’s Bay and the University of…
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Factories Corporation of Jamaica offers stimulus to clients impacted by COVID-19
FCJ recognises that majority of its clients in the Manufacturing and Distribution sectors will experience disruption in their operations as…
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JN Group establishes member welfare fund to ease burden of COVID-19
The Hon. Earl Jarrett, chief executive officer of The Jamaica National Group, made the announcement of the Fund while addressing a ‘JN…
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BOJ announces measures to maintain order in financial system
Governor, Richard Byles, who noted that Jamaica’s financial system remains sound, said the interventions are aimed at ensuring adequate…
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Gov’t ready to suspend fiscal law to stimulate economy amid COVID-19 crisis
“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…
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IMF chief expects global economy to recover 2021
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
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
This will benefit some 8,000 new mortgagors annually, and some 100,000 existing mortgagors.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew…
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Coronavirus Economic Planning: Hoping for the best, prepared for the worst
Similarly, countries hit by a sudden and unexpected public health emergency—as coronavirus is proving to be—can see their…
- | Business, Commentary