MBJ Airports Limited (MBJ), the operator of the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, has been implementing elevated safety protocols covering communication, screening and sanitisation to meet the reopening of the country's borders. Jamaica's borders, which has been closed since March to deal with the COVID– 19 pandemic, have been
The Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC) is painting a positive outlook for the Jamaican economy next year, having weathered the current COVID-19 pandemic. In its latest review of the Government's macro-fiscal programme for the fiscal year 2020/21 and over the medium term, EPOC expressed that while the road to recovery
IT'S not your usual tour of a house for sale. This open house is done virtually, live-streamed for just over 16 minutes to prospective buyers who've opted to view the property from the comfort and safety of their preferred electronic device because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Michelle Scott, the real
BANK OF JAMAICA PRESS RELEASE - JUNE 2020 Press Release - Authorised Electronic Retail Payment System Providers - 9 June 2020
From left: Mayberry Investments Executive Chairman Christopher Berry, executive vice-chairman and company secretary Konrad Mark Berry; EduFocal CEO and co-founder Gordon Swaby sign a private equity deal on June 3 as the entities partner on education, Looking on is EduFocal director Lloyd Swaby Mayberry Investments recently signed a private equity
MONTEGO BAY, St James — There is overwhelming support for the scheduled June 15 phased reopening of the hotel industry by stakeholders operating in St James and St Ann. However, hoteliers in the two parishes are strongly advocating the need for strict adherence to health protocols put in place by
WHILE many established companies may have discussed and even strategised their digital transformations, the unique set of circumstances surrounding the novel coronavirus have propelled such plans into action. Now, more than ever, companies are set on their digital-first journey to stay relevant. According to Chris Reckord, chief executive officer (CEO)
COVID-19 has undoubtedly transformed the manner in which businesses are now operating. With the “stay-at-home” order that had been issued by the Government of Jamaica, all non-essential employees across Government and the private sector were encouraged to work from home (“WFH”). Though the stay-at-home order has been lifted, many employers
WAN...I don't believe employers interpreted the lift of the order as you must bring back everyone June 1, but rather as, you may but please do that as you see fit and as you are able to comply with the new workplace protocols issued by the Ministry of Health. WHILE
DUNCAN...Jamaica needs to address once and for all some of the structural issues, which have caused the economy not to see any meaningful growth but anaemic growth over the past few years The Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC) is painting a positive outlook for the Jamaican economy next year, having
