Michael A. Collins, manager of the Youth Banking Unit at JN Bank, says increased financial knowledge among Jamaicans will play a pivotal role as persons seek to recover from the economic shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic. He noted that one of the most dramatic effects of the pandemic has been
Contributed 1 2 OTHNEIL BLAGROVE, senior manager – Sales, JN Life Insurance Company, is urging Jamaicans to make pension planning a priority when planning for the future because of its importance when it comes to retirement or unforeseen circumstances. Blagrove said with many Jamaicans who are part of the labour
The Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC) holds a cautious outlook on the Jamaican economy, because of external factors disrupting global trade and growth. “There is so much risk, you couldn’t ask for a riskier time across the globe,” said EPOC Chairman Keith Duncan. “EPOC is very cautious on Jamaica’s growth
British consumer prices rose at the fastest pace in 30 years last month, fuelled by soaring costs for household energy and motor fuels — the latest grim figures as inflation surges around the world. Inflation in the United Kingdom accelerated to 7 per cent in the 12 months through to
Former employee of British Caribbean Insurance Company (BCIC) Christal Burke has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $400,000 from the company. She is to return to the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on May 19 for sentencing. The company discovered in 2019 that Burke was directly collecting a
C3 Metals Inc, formerly known as Carube Copper, will advance its search for gold and copper in Bellas Gate, St Catherine later this month, saying its newest target has loads of “tonnage potential” for copper. The Canada-based mining company has brought in equipment to drill five prospective areas in the
S Chairman of Wisynco Group William Mahfood. Large manufacturing and distribution company Wisynco Group has already pumped about $150 million into a fire-suppression system for its Lakes Pen complex in St Catherine, but Chairman William Mahfood says more funds will be invested in sprinkler systems following another blaze at
Death of Phillipa Beckford The Insurance Association of Jamaica (IAJ) , regrets the passing of Phillipa Beckford, Former Sales Manager at CUNA Caribbean Insurance Jamaica Ltd. who passed away on March 31, 2022, at the age of 66. Phillipa, a former President of the Life Underwriters Association of Jamaica,
AddThis Sharing Buttons Share to Print Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to EmailShare to More 1 LOCAL insurance companies have been seeking to increase health insurance coverage either on their own or in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Wellness and other government bodies. Willard Brown, executive vice-president, Employee
PAYMENTS made for health and disability coverage by local insurers give some idea of the cost of medical services in Jamaica. In 2021, health seeking behaviours returned to normality, compared to the year in which the novel coronavirus disease was in its infancy. Total health claims settled were valued at
