WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Grinding trade disputes are undermining the global economy, which is set to see its slowest growth in nearly a decade, the new IMF chief said Tuesday. Research shows the impact of the trade conflict is widespread and countries must be ready to respond in unison
As Jamaica steadily advances in its economic reform agenda, Government and policymakers are impelled to not take the gains the country has secured over the last couple of years for granted, but instead use them to continue in building out a path for greater growth and to correct the ills
Amendments to the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) to remove the onerous Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements for small businesses opening bank accounts will be tabled in Parliament as soon as this month. Finance Minister Dr Nigel Clarke, who made the announcement yesterday, declared that this should be good news
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Commonwealth has helped Jamaica secure a grant valued at over $500,000 to assist it towards establishing the first-ever Caribbean green bond. The grant, which was presented to Prime Minister Andrew Holness on October 7, will pay for a 'readiness initiative' involving an analysis of the development
Fifty-five-year-old Janet Scott*, a housekeeper from Old Harbour, St Catherine, has never done a mammogram, although she is fully aware that she is at a higher risk of developing breast cancer, given her family history. Her mother died from the disease when Janet was only 12 years old. “I’m very
For many of us the animals in our lives are our faithful pals who keep us company and love us, no matter what. A man's best friend is undoubtedly his dog, well in Kenny's case — his dogs. This week's Q10 features Kenneth “Kenny” Benjamin, founder and executive chairman of
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government will place its 19-per cent stake in the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE). Holness, who was addressing the Jamaican/Korean Association in Incheon Korea yesterday, did not disclose when the share would be listed. However,
Published:Tuesday | October 8, 2019 | 12:07 AM In light of the crippling financial costs which is often associated with treating breast cancer, one financial institution has stepped forward with a critical care insurance plan to provide funding for first-time cancer patients and survivors. Dr Damian Ffriend, senior manager, JN
Business operators must guard against a sense of complacency as a result of the favourable economic outlook accorded to Jamaica by external ratings agencies in recent times, one of the country’s leading businessmen has warned. The president of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) and CEO of the SEPROD
Published:Tuesday | October 8, 2019 | 12:17 AMNickoy Wilson/Gleaner Writer Jamaica has been given the go-ahead to list the first-ever Caribbean green bond on the stock market, which will be used to raise money to fund environment-friendly projects. Prime Minister Andrew Holness made the announcement yesterday while speaking at the
