Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited, SGJ, is putting up US$100 million ($15 billion) for a large stake in the LNG power plant that fuels the Jamalco refinery at Halse Hall in Clarendon and is owned by natural gas infrastructure developer and operator New Fortress Energy Inc. The acquisition, which forms

Jamaica’s main insurance umbrella group has warned vehicle owners and operators enlisting with ride-sharing service Uber that they could compromise their coverage if they fail to disclose the arrangement to their insurers. The Insurance Association. https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20210618/insurers-blow-horn-against-below-radar-uber-drivers

Chris Berry, executive chairman of Mayberry Investments Limited, says he believes that many small enterprises may not be able to comply with the Data Protection Act, 2020 due to lack of resources. Berry, a businessman who sits on numerous boards for various established companies, indicated that larger enterprises have a

As a part of its mandate to cross-list shares in Guardian Holdings Limited (GHL), NCB Capital Markets Limited (NCBCM) executed on a market-making strategy to create liquidity in the stock on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE). This initiative, along with the support of other brokers, saw over 2,550 new shareholders

If you're looking to buy a car, it can be a convenience or a headache. Whether you're looking to buy your first vehicle or your fifth, there are several things to consider before signing on the dotted line. Buying a car is a significant purchase and having a clear understanding

AddThis Sharing Buttons Share to Print Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to EmailShare to More 1We are in a digital literacy pandemic, one that was percolating beneath our busy schedules and distracted agendas until the actual pandemic hit. Then it became everyone's reality and, for many parents, educators and school

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (Statin) has reported a decline in the country's total import and export activities during the January to February review period of this year. According to the latest figures presented by the entity, total imports during the period went down by some 12.6 per cent to

The pandemic has led to plummeting sales for drink products aimed at bargain consumers, and may very well have been the last straw that drove Spike Industries into closing down the bag-drink manufacturing division of its beverage business. The... https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/business/20210616/low-sugar-rejection

AddThis Sharing Buttons Share to Print Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to EmailShare to More With approximately 25 per cent of its branches in digital model as of May 31, Scotiabank senior vice-president for Retail Banking, Perrin Gayle is optimistic about the industry-wide movement towards increased digital operations. Gayle,

MONTEGO BAY, St James — The burgeoning business process outsourcing (BPO) sector, now operating in 12 of the 14 parishes across Jamaica, is poised for further growth to come from the over US$70 million in projects being prepared by international investors. Gloria Henry, president of the Global Services Association