Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport - file photo The government is looking to establish an entertainment insurance plan to assist the music industry and artistes. Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, said the plan will be supported from the sales of the Jamaica
Excerpts from Senator Don Wehby's presentation to Parliament on the Companies (Amendment) Act 2017 This Bill is aimed at taking steps to make Jamaica compliant with international standards related to beneficial ownership, aimed at strengthening controls against the misuse of corporate vehicles and international exchange of information for tax
The United States Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate for the third time in six months, providing its latest vote of confidence in a slow-growing but durable economy. The Fed also announced plans to start gradually paring its bond holdings later this year, which could cause long-term
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GraceKennedy Don Wehby says that a deal with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc could pull the company alongside leading producers of frozen patties in the United States. Wehby, who is also a government senator, said that the agreement will give the local company access to some
Usain Bolt salutes fans immediately after crossing the finish line in first place in the 100m in 10.03 seconds inside the National Stadium on Saturday night. Photo: Garfield Robinson) After his early exploits in the 200m event — winning the IAAF World Junior title in Kingston in 2002,
Beer maker Desnoes & Geddes Limited, which trades as Red Stripe Jamaica, has struck a deal with New Fortress Energy for long-term supply of liquefied petroleum gas or LNG. The deal was described as the first of its kind for a large company in Jamaica. But that's only if it
From left: Earl Jarrett, chief executive officer of the Jamaica National Group; and Dr Geoffrey Williams and Dr S. Vengopal, who were honoured by the Association of Surgeons in Jamaica for their contributions to surgery. The health-care system can deliver improved services to Jamaicans and develop the medical tourism
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Cabinet has approved the National Housing Trust's renewal of its general insurance contract in the sum of $1.28 billion for the 2017/18 fiscal year.The figure excludes General Consumption Tax, Information Minister Senator Ruel Reid, said at yesterday's post-Cabinet media briefing at Jamaica House. Meanwhile, Reid
Business icons and long-time friends Gordon 'Butch' Stewart (left), chairman and founder of Sandals Resorts International; and Richard Branson, founder of Britain's Virgin Group, share their famous camaraderie before participating in a panel discussion and luncheon at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, yesterday. (Photos: Joseph Wellington) TWO
The Branson Centre for Entrepreneurship has relocated from Montego Bay to Sovereign Commercial Centre in Kingston. Prime Minister Andrew Holness is flanked by philanthropist and Virgin Group Chairman Sir Richard Branson and CEO of the Branson Centre Lisandra Rickards at the ribbon-cutting ceremony to declare the facility officially open
