WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) says it is providing US$100 million in loans to Jamaica to help strengthen its national health care system. The Washington-based financial institution said that the funds will aid Jamaica's fight against non-communicable diseases (NCD). The strengthening of Jamaica's health policies
NCB Financial Group Limited (NCB), which operates one of the largest financial entities in the region, will make another bid for additional shares in regional insurance conglomerate Guardian Holdings Limited of Trinidad (GHL) following a determination by the Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission (TTSEC ) and agreement by
To support the agency's market development strategy and market penetration efforts in Cuba, the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) led a trade mission to the Havana International Fair (FIHAV). The fair, which was held from October 29 to November 4, is the largest annual multisector trade fair in Cuba, and is
Jamaica should consider following Mexico's example by developing catastrophe bonds as part of its disaster risk management strategy, says Yuri Chakalall, senior specialist, natural disaster and risk management at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The catastrophe bonds issued by Mexico are insurance-linked securities, which provide its government with cash payouts
The most recent ranking by Fortune Magazine has shown that Ann-Marie Campbell is the 16th most powerful woman in the world for 2018. Campbell is the executive vice-president at the Home Depot Stores. This means she is in charge of approximately 2,000 stores in the United States, and she credits
Team Sagicor celebrates big wins at AMCHAM's Business and Civic Leadership Awards Gala. From left are Michelle-Ann Letman, assistant manager, public relations and corporate social responsibility; Alysia White, assistant vice-president, group marketing; Marchelle Williams, talent management officer; and Simone Walker, vice-president, group marketing and executive director, Sagicor Foundation, show off
Bank of Jamaica announces its decision to hold the policy interest rate (the rate offered on overnight placements with Bank of Jamaica) unchanged at 2.00 per cent. This decision reflects the Bank’s assessment that inflation will approach the upper end of the 4.0 per cent to 6.0 per cent target
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NCB Financial Group Limited (NCB), which operates one of the largest financial entities in the region, will make another bid for additional shares in regional insurance conglomerate Guardian Holdings Limited of Trinidad (GHL) following a determination by the Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission (TTSEC ) and agreement by
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (CMC) — A new report by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) says Latin America and the Caribbean need a “quality leap” from declining export competitiveness. On Wednesday, the IDB said in the first quarter of 2018, the value of exports from Latin America and the Caribbean grew
