The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) on Monday red-flagged the country's output of skilled workers as a looming crisis that may trigger faster increases in the price of goods and services. Governor of the BOJ, Brian Wynter, who was speaking at the bank's quarterly press briefing, noted that while the

Mayor of Montego Bay Homer Davis (right) speaks with Errol Moss, unit manager, Sagicor Life, Montego Bay branch, and Wendy Bernard, branch manager, Sagicor Bank, Montego Bay, about the extensive damaged caused by the recent floods in the city. Sagicor Group Jamaica has committed to a $5-million donation to the

MIAMI (CMC): The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) says regional hoteliers should plan now for an increase in insurance premiums following the passage of two Category 5 hurricanes in September. Hurricanes Irma and Maria caused widespread destruction and death when they hit the Lesser Antilles, particularly the islands of

BYLES... I work through teams. I search for people who are good at their specialisation, know more than me and allow them to deliver on stretch targets (Photos: Joseph Wellington) Today the Jamaica Observer publishes the 10th of 12 stories on the nominees for this year's Business Leader Award being

The IAJ’s All Inclusive Christmas in November Extravaganza held at the Guardian Life Sports Club on Saturday November 18, 2017, met and surpassed all expectations.   Patrons enjoyed themselves immensely with all aspects of the presentation.  There was a well -appointed and expertly decorated tent which not only enhanced the atmosphere

Effective yesterday, the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has further reduced the interest rate offered on overnight placements with the bank by 0.25 per cent per annum. The policy interest rate reduction from 3.50 per cent per annum to 3.25 per cent, follows on a reduction the country saw in August

President of Guardian Life Limited Eric Hosin looks across New Kingston from the top of the Guardian Centre on Trafalgar Road on November 13, 2017. Guardian Life Limited, the second-largest insurance outfit in Jamaica, reckons it is doing well in a competitive market despite a reversal last year of a

Curtis Martin, managing director-designate of JN Bank Limited. Curtis Martin, chief financial officer for Jamaica National Group, will take over as the new managing director of JN Bank Limited in one week, replacing Maureen Hayden-Cater who departs the bank on November 30. Martin, who once ran Jamaica's largest merchant banking

DONALDSON... I drive the fact that we promise to pay claims as quickly as we can to return the claimant to the pre-claim position. This is the time our insured need us, and this is the time when they need to feel the value of our promise (Photos: Joseph

Richard Byles, Chairman, Sagicor Group Jamaica took the stage at the PSOJ Hall of Fame gala and gave a moving response following his induction on November 13, 2017 at the Jamaica Pegasus. (Photo: Leo Hudson) Chairman of the Sagicor Group, Richard Byles, says that improvement in Jamaica's human capital within