No cashiers, no lines, no registers this is how Amazon sees the future of in-store shopping. The online retailer opened its Amazon Go concept to the public Monday, selling milk, potato chips and other items typically found at a convenience store. Amazon employees have been testing the store, which is
QUESTION: I crave information on the subject of default on loans from microfinance companies, as they see death also as defaulting. My question is, does death of a borrower amounts to him defaulting? Bear in mind that death cheated him/her of a chance to fulfil this obligation. — Gregory FINANCIAL
Several new residential developments have recently got approval from the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), suggesting a construction boom across the capital city. Allicute Construction and Equipment Limited will be constructing several two-storey townhouses and studio apartments at 21 Long Lane, St Andrew. The building application plans for
Italian Ambassador to Jamaica Armando Varricchio says Campari's investment strengthens the relationship between Italy and Jamaica. APPLETON, St Elizabeth – There was just one discordant note at Thursday's triumphant formal unveiling of the Joy Spence Appleton Estate Rum Experience at the Appleton Estate in northern St Elizabeth. The problem is
There is need for clarity from the Holness administration on where it is going with its policy to reduce the consumption of sugary drinks whether by taxing the products or by voluntary restraint by manufacturers. Most countries that have tackled the issue opted for the former approach. In the Caribbean,
January 22, 2018 - Director of The Road Safety Unit in the Ministry of Transport and Mining Kenute Hare, is urging road users to exercise extreme caution on the roads this year. He says drivers should desist from using their motor vehicles to create mayhem on the nation’s roadways as
The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) wants to register our support for the limited State of Emergency (SOE) called on Thursday January 18th for areas in St. James. The PSOJ had earlier this month expressed significant concern that the crime situation was out of control, as was evidenced by
The Caribbean is rich in natural resources; no wonder they underpin much of the region's economy. The natural tropical landscape alone has generated a strong, unique tourism sector that has seen record numbers of visitors to the Caribbean year on year. The region is renowned for its exotic varieties of
Business and consumers shared opposing views about economic prospects of the country for the fourth quarter of 2017 as Jamaica continues to grapple with crime and the uncertainty of where the economy will be over the next 12 months. The Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) yesterday reported that business optimism
The takeover bid by Jamaica's banking conglomerate NCB Financial Group (NCBFG) for Guardian Holdings Limited will extend to February 2 amid signs that minority owners of the stock might be lukewarm to the offer. However, the Trinidadian parties who initially sold a portion of their holdings to the Jamaican banking
