KPH to be main beneficiary of 2022 Sagicor Sigma run
myiaj_admin2021-11-29T18:04:56+00:00Executive Director of the Sagicor Foundation, Alysia White says several areas of the hospital have been identified for support based on the critical needs and the high patient numbers. Sagicor Foundation Jamaica, the organiser of the annual Sagicor Sigma Corporate Run, has announced that the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) will be the
The benefits of a money mentor
myiaj_admin2021-11-28T23:02:46+00:00After you've got your feet wet and you've been investing for a bit, chances are you'll be interested in ways to get better at it. One way that's been shown to work is to benefit from the expertise of others. Of course, you can find a team to professionally
Public offers, options and buy-backs
myiaj_admin2021-11-28T22:56:57+00:00There are many ways for shares to be increased or reduced in a company. This can vary from a share buy-back, stock split, reverse stock split, initial or additional public offerings or a stock option plan. Today's article will go through these various methods and how they benefit investors in
Toughen the regulation!
myiaj_admin2021-11-28T22:44:40+00:00The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is pressing the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) to strengthen the supervision of financial conglomerates to reduce the risk their subsidiaries pose to the group and other financial entities. The IMF, in its latest assessment of Jamaica's economy, said while financial institutions in Jamaica are well
Sticking to the Christmas budget
myiaj_admin2021-11-28T22:39:41+00:00The holiday season brings a mix of joy and anxiety as everyone tries to figure out how to keep their loved ones happy and treat themselves while avoiding the proverbial “financial hole”. Create a holiday budget According to at least one senior banking executive, the key to happy 'stress-
JHTA projects 65 per cent occupancy for winter tourist season
myiaj_admin2021-11-28T22:34:06+00:00The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) is projecting an average 65 per cent occupancy for the 2021 winter tourist season. This would be similar to 2019, which was the best winter tourist season in recent times. According the just re-elected JHTA president Clifton Reader, tourism is rebounding amid the COVID-19 pandemic but
ran Hall | Understanding how credit cards work
myiaj_admin2021-11-28T22:28:10+00:00Apart from the convenience, there are advantages to using credit cards. People who pay in full and on time may consider that they do get free short-term credit. Users of some cards may benefit from discounts from some providers of goods and services and frequent-flyer miles may be earned for
JMMB Group, UTech ink MOU to assist MSMEs
myiaj_admin2021-11-28T12:01:21+00:00Shani Duncan-Falconer (seated, centre), senior corporate manager, JMMB Group SME Resource Centre and Professor Colin Gyles, actg. president, University of Technology, Jamaica sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two institutions at the JMMB Group’s head office during a recent signing ceremony. Looking on are Nigel Cooper (seated,
US$274.5m contract signed for Montego Bay bypass
myiaj_admin2021-11-28T11:56:15+00:00Prime Minister Andrew Holness (second left, seated), signs the contract for the enactment of the Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project on November 24 in a ceremony held at Jamaica House. Other signatories pictured from left (seated) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation Audrey Sewell;