(From left) Peter Thompson, CEO of RADA; Lenworth Fulton, president of the JAS; Colonel Jaimie Ogilvie, assistant vicepresident of the Hi-Pro Division of Jamaica Broilers Group; Floyd Green, minister of state at MICAF; and Michael Pryce, director of agricultural marketing information at MICAF, at the Hi-Pro #Growstrong launch event held

TREASURE BEACH, St Elizabeth —As Jamaica's tourism industry seeks to battle back from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a call for agro-tourism to be developed as a strong niche especially on the south coast. Identifying Jamaican farmers as among the “true heroes” in times of crisis such

Despite the slowdown of economic activities brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) say they remain committed to making the Kingston Logistics Park a one-stop shop in the world for all maritime services. Speaking at a Jamaica Promotions Corporation (Jampro) staged webinar yesterday, Edmond Marsh,

While there has been some economic fallout as a result of restrictions due to the novel coronavirus pandemic for small businesses, entrepreneur Tracey-Ann Gutzmore Rhoden said the pandemic is also offering other economic opportunities for some companies. The managing director of Gutzmore Concepts said that people need to have a

As the global economy prepares for the new normal post-COVID-19, 78 per cent of chief financial officers (CFO) in the Caribbean say the crisis-driven transitions to remote work and the adapting of flexible work hours will set their companies on a continuous path of success, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) COVID-19

This year, thus far, is one for the books – with most borders still closed, N95 masks now becoming an everyday accessory and daily restrictions in our movement - most salespersons have no choice but to sell from home. But is this temporary? – Maybe, but what if it's not?

While some companies have already initiated business continuity plans to offset financial hits caused by COVID-19, others are not fully able to address the fast-moving and unknown variables of a pandemic. To this end, Chris Williams, CEO of private equity firm PROVEN, advises entrepreneurs to seek alternative investments. “The pandemic

MINISTER of Science, Energy and Technology Fayval Williams is calling for society to view road traffic deaths as a global pandemic in the way that the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is. She made the appeal as she addressed the Jamaica Gasolene Retailers Association (JGRA) Virtual Road Safety Launch on Wednesday.

As businesses in the leisure and hospitality industry became affected by the impact of COVID-19, the operators of the popular Usain Bolt Tracks and Records (UBTR) eateries said they have suffered significant losses. This, as earnings plummeted by approximately 90 per cent across their locations in Kingston and Montego Bay.

More than a year since discussions resumed between the Government and the microcredit sector on provisions for legislation to regularise the microfinancing institutions (MFIs), the parties are still worlds apart in terms of reaching an agreement. Minister of Finance and the Public Service Dr Nigel Clarke met with the bodies