Interest rates on bank loans still too high - Wynter McPherse Thompson Assistant Editor - Business The Bank of Jamaica, BOJ, says that while interest rates on bank loans have been decreasing, they are still too high and this has affected businesses which cannot generate a return above the levels

Prime Minister Andrew Holness (third left) along with Niu Quinbao (left), Chinese ambassador to Jamaica; Ransford Braham (second left), chairman of the Urban Development Corporation, and Xuexaun Zheng, vice-president of China State Construction Engineering Corporation, just after the signing of a memorandum of understanding for the building of a new

While several foreign-owned hotels may choose to import their furnishings, Kingston's newest hotel, The R, does not fit into that mould. The hotel opened its doors to the media and specially invited guests, stakeholders and friends on Wednesday for an exclusive model room viewing of the facility currently in construction.

NCBIC has received the 2017 title for the best pension fund manager in the Caribbean, for the third-consecutive time and the fifth time in seven years, having claimed the title in 2011, 2012, 2015 and 2016. “We are truly honoured to have been selected another year. I believe this

NEW YORK, United States — Minister of Finance Audley Shaw (second left) and Governor of the Bank of Jamaica Brian Wynter (centre) met with A J Mediratta, president of Greylock Capital (right with bottle of Appleton rum), CEO Hans Humes (second right); and Jonathan Prin, director of research, in the

Ernie Smith is celebrating 50 years in music. Here, the giant of Jamaican music performs at Grand Gala 2017 staged at the National Arena last weekend. 1 2 At a recent media launch for his upcoming concert - Ernie Smith Celebrates 50 - the Jamaican musical pioneer spoke of his

Everton McFarlance, appointed executive director of the Financial Services Commission on Augusst 2, 2017. Everton McFarlane has been in charge at the Financial Services Commission (FSC) since August 2, but the appointment was only disclosed Friday in press advertisements. The former financial secretary had been tipped for the job, but

Alejandra Stewart, seven, strikes a pose in an 'ole Jamaica' room. Sagicor summer camp had its Jamaica Day on August 4.

The Ministry of Finance, on National Heroes' Circle in Kingston. (Photo: Bryan Cummings) Ministry of Finance and the Public Service and public sector trade unions have started discussions in an effort to resolve issues affecting the pension reform bills, and to pave the way for commencing negotiations on a

Jamaica's Omar Mcleod (right) embraces teammate Hansle Parchment after winninggold in the men's 110m hurdles at the 2017 IAAF World Championships at the London Stadium, yesterday. (Photo: AFP) LONDON, England — Omar McLeod has brought back that sparkle in the eyes of Jamaicans after he struck gold in the