National Commercial Bank Jamaica (NCB) reported record profits of $5.87 billion for its second quarter to March 2017, up two-thirds over a year earlier. That equates to earnings per share of $2.39 from $1.47 a year earlier and represents the initial fruits of NCB's growth strategy, which includes regional

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) served the market notice last Friday of its intention to exercise the option to prepay foreign currency-denominated certificates of deposit valued at just over US$112 million to holders of those instruments in July. In accordance with the contractual three-month notice period applicable to each

Co-chairman of EPOC Keith Duncan goes 'On the Corner' with residents of Maryland in East Rural St Andrew. 1 Residents of Maryland, a rustic community in east rural St Andrew, came with high anticipation last Thursday to hear co-chairman of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC) Keith Duncan explain

Jennifer Thompson is still seeking assistance to get back on her feet after her home collapsed last month due to heavy rain that has been pelting north-eastern parishes in recent weeks. The resident of Richmond, St Mary, told the Jamaica Observer last week that her cry for help has not

Daryl Vaz, minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation The Government has again placed the Downtown Kingston Redevelopment Project (DKRP) on the front burner, declaring that the groundwork had commenced with the completion of the project document outlining its rationale, framework and roadmap. Daryl

National Security Minister Robert Montague in Parliament on Wednesday. – Ian Allen Photo  National Security Minister Robert Montague has announced July 1 as the start date for the Government’s traffic ticket amnesty. Contributing to the Sectoral Debate in Parliament this afternoon, Montague said the amnesty will run for 60

Don't expect "strong" opposition from the Jamaican diaspora in the United States to legislation proposed to tax remittances sent to countries like Jamaica, Irwine Clare, a key New York member, said. The tax would be used to fund the wall President Donald Trump campaigned on and insists will be

Worldwide, tobacco use is the single greatest avoidable risk factor for cancer mortality and kills approximately six million people each year, from cancer and other diseases. - Cancer is the uncontrolled growth and spread of cells. It can affect almost any part of the body. The growths often invade

Grant says preliminary reports suggest there was minimal damage to the agricultural sector overall from the recent rains.  Norman Grant, president of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), is renewing calls for the establishment of a national crop insurance scheme for farmers. Grant says preliminary reports suggest there was minimal

The rubble left of Thompson’s house which collapsed late last month. (Photo: Lionel Rookwood) Jennifer Thompson is still seeking assistance to get back on her feet after her home collapsed last month due to heavy rain that has been pelting north-eastern parishes in recent weeks. The resident of Richmond,