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…
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Ever seen these signs and wonder?
This article looks at some of the signage you would encounter in Jamaica and what they truly mean.
IT IS MY INTENTION TO APPLY…
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Make plastic bottle refund scheme attractive
Many will interpret such a demeanor as brash and cocky, but having had the privilege of working with the young politician in the past in my…
- | Commentary
My womb does not make me weak
I can rule in righteousness or wickedness; the choice is mine. But I chose the latter. I can rape, abuse and deceive my fellow human being…
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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
Time to make our Christmas tree lighting event meaningful
Christmas tree lighting ceremonies are nothing new to Old Harbour. In fact the tradition is decades old in Jamaica all across our towns and…
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How to revert Venezuela’s economy – Luis Enrique Gavazut
Gavazut, a respected thinker on Venezuelan history argues that a lack of transparency historically and actions provoked by local and…
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Reggae inscription a significant milestone, says Jamaica culture minister
We consider intangible cultural heritage to be of extreme significance in a country’s identity, and so in…
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Africa comes together
Looking at a wealth of growing linkages across sub-Saharan Africa and drawing on the IMF’s bilateral…
- | Commentary, International
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
Warmington outlines prosperity plan through ‘Works’
Mr. Speaker today I rise to speak in this honourable house on matters which I truly believe will make Jamaica a much better place. We intend…
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Analysing Jamaica’s agricultural situation
The context of this four part series will be done based on my reading of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Report of July 2017 titled…
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Stephen Nelson: The only thing that stands between you and greatness is yourself
Principal, Mr. Calvin Harris, vice principals, guidance counsellors, teachers, members of the administrative and ancillary staff, students…
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