LONKENG... the idea is to gradually phase out the BOJ’s surrender requirements MONTEGO BAY, St James – Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the International Monetary Fund (IMF) board has approved a new Stand-By Agreement to replace the existing arrangement which comes to an end in March 2017. The new economic
Prime Minister Andrew Holness (second left) and Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr Andrew Wheatley (left), listen to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of New Fortress Energy, Wes Edens (third left), during a tour of the new LNG Terminal at the Montego Bay port on November 11. Others (from fourth left) are: Chairman of the Electricity Sector Enterprise Team (ESET), Dr
Permanent Secretary in the health ministry Elaine Foster Allen is flanked by Dr Angela Foster, head of the National Laboratory Servies; and Chief Medical Officer Dr Winston de la Haye, as she fields questions from members of the Public Accounts Committee, yesterday. (Photo: Bryan Cummings) THE controversial no user-fee policy
President of the PSOJ P B Scott shakes hands with inductee Butch HendricksonGarfield Robinson PB Scott, president of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), and Gary “Butch” Hendrickson, chairman of the Continental Baking Company and this week’s inductee in the PSOJ Hall of Fame, have together made a call
With a new methodology in operation, Jamaica has slipped two spaces to stand at 67th in the world in the prestigious Doing Business Report 2017, retaining its position as first in the Caribbean in respect of the ease of doing business. But the World Bank was quick to point out
A Jamaica Observer file photo of a policewoman assisting a boy to cross the road. The Road Safety Unit has appealed to parents and guardians to accompany children, especially those in the age group five to nine years, when they have to venture into the traffic environment. THE Road Safety
AN executive profile in health is a comprehensive medical evaluation that includes a detailed, head-to-toe examination and a battery of investigations. Dr Jomo James, internist, told All Woman that the suitability is often based on a person’s age, sex, family history, lifestyle, and other risk factors. “The term executive is
While Jamaica’s trade and commerce industries experienced some decline in business activities from the threat posed by Hurricane Matthew, most insurance companies saw an up tick in homeowner’s insurance transactions. Last Friday, the Meteorological Service advised that Hurricane Matthew would not spare the island as it moved into the central
Peter Levy, managing director of general insurer BCIC and vice-president of the Insurance Association of Jamaica. Insurance expert Peter Levy agreed on Tuesday that the veering away of Hurricane Matthew resulted in Jamaica missing the equivalent of a bomb. He expects few general insurance claims, based on early indications. But
Minister of Finance and the Public Service Audley Shaw greets recently installed president of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Paul Scott, at yesterday’s ninth annual pensions seminar hosted by Prime Asset Management Limited in association with the PSOJ at the Jamaica Pegasus, New Kingston (Photo: Michael Gordon) Minister
