WHILE many established companies may have discussed and even strategised their digital transformations, the unique set of circumstances surrounding the novel coronavirus have propelled such plans into action. Now, more than ever, companies are set on their digital-first journey to stay relevant. According to Chris Reckord, chief executive officer (CEO)
COVID-19 has undoubtedly transformed the manner in which businesses are now operating. With the “stay-at-home” order that had been issued by the Government of Jamaica, all non-essential employees across Government and the private sector were encouraged to work from home (“WFH”). Though the stay-at-home order has been lifted, many employers
WAN...I don't believe employers interpreted the lift of the order as you must bring back everyone June 1, but rather as, you may but please do that as you see fit and as you are able to comply with the new workplace protocols issued by the Ministry of Health. WHILE
DUNCAN...Jamaica needs to address once and for all some of the structural issues, which have caused the economy not to see any meaningful growth but anaemic growth over the past few years The Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC) is painting a positive outlook for the Jamaican economy next year, having
PETROJAM says that after six months of implementation it has made a smooth transition to supplying the very low sulphur heavy fuel oil, which is used in the marine sector. A release from the company stated that on January 1, 2020, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) introduced new regulations to
JAMAICA'S micro financiers are concerned that they are not included in the deliberations on post-COVID-19 economic recovery, including at the level of the task force appointed to make recommendations to the Government. Acting president of the Jamaica Micro Financing Association (JaMFA), Andrew Mais told the Jamaica Observer that his body
Bloomberg is reporting that Western Union has made a takeover offer for MoneyGram, but the deal is yet to be finalized. If the offer is successful it would join two of the largest remittance firms in the world. Western Union brought in US$4.4 billion in revenue from its consumer-to-consumer segment in 2019,
RJR Website 8:15 am, Mon June 8, 2020 There has been a sharp dip in Jamaica's Net International Reserves (NIR). The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), is reporting that the NIR declined by US$228 million in May. At the end of the month the reserves were at a little over US$2.9 billion.
With the latest economic projections revealing significant contractions for gross domestic product (GDP) growth over the next quarters into the fiscal year, Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) President Richard Pandohie said the time has come for policies to be implemented to expand and include the productive sector — touting
Leleika-Dee Barnes (right), channnel and customer marketing director at J Wray & Nephew, presents bar supervisor Nadesha Bassarach of TPS Lounge on Red Hills Road with a bottle of sanitiser, cups, and a bar support box, last Monday. The presentation was made under J Wray & Nephew's $35- million Restart
