KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government will place its 19-per cent stake in the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE). Holness, who was addressing the Jamaican/Korean Association in Incheon Korea yesterday, did not disclose when the share would be listed. However,
Published:Tuesday | October 8, 2019 | 12:07 AM In light of the crippling financial costs which is often associated with treating breast cancer, one financial institution has stepped forward with a critical care insurance plan to provide funding for first-time cancer patients and survivors. Dr Damian Ffriend, senior manager, JN
Business operators must guard against a sense of complacency as a result of the favourable economic outlook accorded to Jamaica by external ratings agencies in recent times, one of the country’s leading businessmen has warned. The president of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) and CEO of the SEPROD
Published:Tuesday | October 8, 2019 | 12:17 AMNickoy Wilson/Gleaner Writer Jamaica has been given the go-ahead to list the first-ever Caribbean green bond on the stock market, which will be used to raise money to fund environment-friendly projects. Prime Minister Andrew Holness made the announcement yesterday while speaking at the
The Biker Training Workshop held in Lucea Hanover on Sunday, October 6, 2019 of which IAJ was one of the main sponsors was a success. Many bikers attended the event with the aim of improving their riding skills and become more aware of road safety measures. Tarik Kiddoe of Back
With the country now set on a stable macroeconomic path, calls are beginning to sound for Government to undertake diversified approaches in helping to secure greater levels of growth —this especially in light of the fact that JISCO /Alpart aluminum plant's closure for 18-24 months will result in a further
Hey guys! This week I wanted to share something with you that I think is worth knowing, especially if you're just starting out and want to build up confidence. If you've been paying attention to the local stock market recently then you've no doubt heard all the good things that
Over the last five or so years it has become commonplace to see stories in the traditional and social media about a child or young adult whose dreams are about to be dashed because they have no money to pay for their undergraduate degree. These stories usually come at the
QWI vaults JSE into record territory The wealth traded on the Jamaica Stock Exchange climbed above $2 trillion for the first time on Monday, pulled by newly listed investment company QWI Investments Limited. QWI was formed in 2018 as a spin-off of the investment arm of the Jamaican Teas group.
The United States economy grew at a modest two per cent annual rate in the second quarter, a pace sharply lower than the three per cent-plus growth rates seen over the past year. Many analysts believe that growth will slow further in coming quarters as global weakness and rising trade
