Jamaica is experiencing a rapid economic recovery from the sharp and historic COVID-19-induced economic contraction of 2020/21. For economic growth to continue at levels higher than our historical average, however, it will be necessary for the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) to continue to implement reforms that reduce the cost of

Guardian General Insurance Limited will offer coverage to individuals and organisations against economic losses that result from extreme weather associated with wind and rain, under an agreement with regional insurer CCRIF that will see the Trinidad-based company distributing its livelihood protection policy or LPP. CCRIF Spc is a regional provider

The Inter-American Development Bank, IDB, says it provided nearly US$23.4 billion in new financing approvals, commitments and private-sector mobilisations for Latin America and the Caribbean last year, one-tenth of which flowed to Haiti. In a statement, the IDB said the funds, which included distributions by its private-sector arm, IDB Invest,

Developers of The Ascent, described as Jamaica’s tallest building, have received regulatory approval from at least one major agency. The concept involves a mixed use 26-storey building, with green spaces, on lands at Oxford Road in New Kingston. CEO of Stratosphere Development Limited, Lyttleton ‘Tanny’ Shirley, said he would reserve

Trinidadian-born Lesley Miller recounts how her parents instilled the importance of academics and, in particular, encouraged a focus on the sciences. In that household, Miller was so intrigued by the world of technology that she decided to pursue undergraduate studies in information technology at the University of Technology, Jamaica. On

LOSSES associated with Internet banking fraud rose 17 per cent last year, according to data from the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ). The central bank, in response to queries from the Jamaica Observer, shared data showing that banks report a total loss of $81.23 million for Internet banking fraud. That was

THE Ministry of Tourism (MOT) indicates that, as at December 31, 2021, the value of assets managed by Sagicor Life Jamaica on behalf of the Tourism Workers Pension Scheme was approximately $506 million. At the launch of the scheme, Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett said he expected the fund to

GIVEN THE recent launch of the Bank of Jamaica’s (BOJ) digital currency pilot project and the general positive performance of cryptocurrencies on the world market, many Jamaicans have taken an interest in the new and modern method of exchange. However, there are many persons who may still not understand the

EDUCATION is an essential public good. Without high-quality, inclusive and equitable training, countries will not succeed in breaking the cycle of poverty that is leaving millions of children, youth and adults behind. This reality acquires even greater importance, given the impact of the COVID-19 crisis. Countries will need to rehabilitate

JN Fund Managers, a member company of The Jamaica National Group, is making it easier for prospective and existing clients to do business with the organisation with the introduction of its digital onboarding initiative, which allows individuals to open an account online. The initiative, which was launched on Monday, February