Winston Simpson, CEO of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority, RADA, says farmers who at first were sceptical about crop insurance have become more bullish since the recent rains after the payments arrived from their insurer covering damage...
opportunity. JAMAICA'S economy is set to expand for a fourth year in a row this year, though at a slower pace from previous years, the World Bank Group said in its latest projections for 2024. In forecasts published on Tuesday, the multilateral organisation said gross domestic product (GDP) in Jamaica
Caribbean Assurance Brokers Limited (CAB) has appointed insurance veteran Sheraley Bridgemen as its new CEO, relieving Chairman Raymond Walker of the dual role he has been playing since April 2023. Bridgeman, who has spent the last 30 years climbing the corporate ladder in the insurance industry, officially took office at
As we reflect on the year 2023, we'll be analysing the 10 largest companies on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) by market capitalisation. 1) Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited (SJ): market capitalisation $186.49 billion; closing price $47.75; 11.08 per cent weighting of entire Main Market valued at $1.68 trillion. SJ is
Kaydene DeSilva, senior human resources officer at Key Insurance, and Sujae Boswell, programme manager, Grace & Staff Community Development Foundation, presenting a freezer to Mrs Peterkin, principal of Central Basic School, Norwood, St James.
Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited (SJ) has started 2024 with a splash, announcing on Monday that its Costa Rican joint venture had acquired Sagicor Panama SA in the latest move towards growing its regional footprint. The acquisition was consummated on January 1 with Sagicor - Capital & Advice Spain SL, a
