OTTAWA, Canada (CMC) – The Bank of Nova Scotia Tuesday confirmed that it would be selling its insurance operations in Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago as part of a shake-up of its businesses that also included plans to exit nine Caribbean countries. The bank, which has operated in the Caribbean

With hundreds of motor vehicle crashes reported annually, inclusive of motorcycle crashes in Westmoreland, the parish has built a reputation for being a hotspot for trauma. Last Thursday's Taking Responsibility Road Tour visited the parish to discuss how to prevent these incidents and the benefits of proper safety gear. During

KINGSTON, Jamaica (CMC) — The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is welcoming the government's decision to revise its framework to enable pension funds to invest up to five per cent in venture capital as a “positive development”. PIOJ Director General Dr Wayne Henry says the move augurs well for Jamaica,

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Energy and Oil Minister Khalid al-Falih arrives at the start of a three-day conference called Future Investment Initiative (FII) in the Saudi capital Riyadh last month. (Photo: AFP) The oil market is experiencing a remarkable turnaround as oil prices have tumbled from recently trading at

Jamaica has committed to the goal of attaining universal health coverage (UHC) for all residents by 2030 in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals and the Government's Vision 2030 strategy for improving equity and developing our human capital. We are, therefore, determined to ensure access for all Jamaicans to

With the rising surge in road fatalities caused by motor vehicle crashes, Superior Parts owner Derrick Johnson has decided to provide some solutions by stocking up on more safety equipment for the holidays. Superior Parts is the dealership for the popular Zamco, Zhujaing, and Yeng Yeng bikes, which are very

Question: Hello Yaneek, I am a huge fan of yours and really appreciate how you help young people to understand starting a business. I have always had a dream of being a social entrepreneur where I can give back to students who are in need and help them to learn

More than a year ago, the Bank of Jamaica, BOJ, reported that the Government's crowding the private sector out of the capital markets was at an end, but the International Monetary Fund, IMF, is now saying that it is not matched by a crowding-in of private-sector credit creation. The fund

Question: I need some professional advice. Where and how can I make an investment and look for a return of up to $50,000 per month? Where do I invest, and how much would I need to invest? Would you suggest that I use my own money to invest, or get

Question: You wrote a few times about the new Road Traffic law which is before the Senate and is intended to replace the 80-year-old legislation that is still in force. What are your views on the section of the new legislation that proposes to hold owners of motor vehicles responsible