Despite the many problems affecting the island's sugar industry, Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Karl Samuda says it is expected to contribute US$80 million (J$10.24 billion) in earnings to the economy this year. He made the disclosure during his address at the Jamaica Stock Exchange’s (JSE) 12th Regional
Scotia Group Jamaica has appointed Dr. Adrian Stokes as President of Scotia Jamaica Life Insurance Company. His appointment is effective February 1. Scotia has also appointed Dayne Bucknor to the position of District Vice President, Metro North. This is also effective February 1.
Brascoe Lee displays some of his products during an interview with The Gleaner in Wait-a-Bit, Trelawny last Monday. Not many Jamaicans would believe that exporting items such as Ram Goat Soup and Ram It Up Curry Booster would be able to turn a profit in such a tough and competitive
WESTERN BUREAU: Transport Minister Mike Henry, personnel from his ministry, the Island Traffic Authority, and the police met with several motorcycle operators in Orange Bay, Hanover, last week as part of an outreach programme aimed at encouraging best practices among motorcyclists. Kenute Hare, director of Road Safety in the ministry,
Debate on the new Road Traffic Act is expected to continue in Parliament today, with Prime Minister Andrew Holness scheduled to make his contribution. Justice Minister Delroy Chuck said the bill will shortly be passed by the House of Representatives. The Government and transport officials have been struggling to contain
Last year saw the highest costs from natural disasters since 2012, with a pair of earthquakes in Japan in April accounting for the heaviest losses, a leading insurer said Wednesday. Losses from natural disasters worldwide totalled US$175 billion last year, some US$50 billion of which was covered by insurance, Munich
IronRock Insurance Company has announced new appointments to its board. Effective December 19, Mr. W. David McConnell, Mr. Christopher Berry, Mr. Gary Peart and Ms. Jan Polack have all been appointed to the board.
Dr. Parris Lyew-Ayee (second right), director of the Mona GeoInformatics Institute (MGI), in discussion with (from left) Errol Gregory, economist; Orville Johnson, executive director, Insurance Association of Jamaica; and Chris Hind, general manager, JN General Insurance Company. They were considering an MGI developed virtual reality representation of New Kingston used
H. JOHN PATTERSON, CLU who served as a Branch Manager of the now defunct Mutual Life and President of the Jamaica Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (JAIFA 1984-1985 passed away on January 1, 2017 after a period of illness. Funeral arrangements will be announced in the newspaper. HERBERT HALL,
IAJ CHRISTMAS IN NOVEMBER ALL INCLUSIVE EXTRAVAGANZA FOR MEMBERS OF THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY AND THEIR GUEST HELD AT GUARDIAN LIFE SPORTS CLUB ON NOVEMBER 19, 2016 WAS AN OCCASION TO REMEMBER. PATRONS THOROUGHLY ENJOYED THEMSELVES AND ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT OCCASION.
