- O-Wrap: UK to formalise Windrush migrants... Reid enters representational politics... US eases Rusal sanctions 6:52 pm
- SRC encourages entrepreneurs to purchase formulations for products 9:23 pm
- Professor defends role in Cambridge Analytica data scandal 8:21 pm
- Nigeria, Jamaica to strengthen relations 8:26 pm
- UPDATE: Van kills 10 and injures 15 in Toronto; driver in custody 8:09 pm
- Legislation to modernise BOJ to be tabled 7:48 pm
Business
AI no threat to BPO sector — Epstein
Immediate past president of the Business Process Industry Association of Jamaica (BPIAJ) Yoni Epstein has sought to allay fears that the emergence of artificial intelligence will be detrimental to the sector. Read More
Raul Castro's reforms in Cuba: A work in progress
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — In 2018, a Cuban can run his own business, surf the Internet and travel abroad with fewer restrictions. Read More
US awards $18.5 billion in recovery grants for Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The US Government announced Tuesday that it will award US$18.5 billion worth of disaster recovery grants to Puerto Rico to help repair homes, businesses and its crumbling power grid as the US territory struggles to recover from Hurricane... Read More
Former St Lucia PM threatens lawsuit over multi-billion dollar project
CASTRIES, St. Lucia (CMC) — Former Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony is threatening to take legal action to force the St Lucia Government to renegotiate a multi-billion dollar investment that critics claim poses serious environmental concerns and would also drive many farmers and... Read More
Panama bans Venezuelan airlines for 90 days
PANAMA CITY (AP) — Panama on Tuesday prohibited Venezuelan companies from operating flights to Panama in retaliation for Venezuela's diplomatic and trade bans announced last week. Read More
$350-million investment to help Spike for production
Spike Industries Limited seems to have brokered an arrangement with the Jamaica Manufacturers' Association to facilitate the company in obtaining up to $350 million in capital over the next three years at an interest rate below five per cent. Read More
Gov't speeds up rationalisation of public bodies
The Government is about to speed up the rationalisation of its public bodies over the next four-six weeks, says new Minister of Finance and the Public Service Dr Nigel Clarke. Read More
Business confidence takes a reality check
POLLSTER Don Anderson yesterday described the latest survey of business and consumer confidence as “a reality check” following a 6.1 index points dip in business confidence. Read More
$100 million for tourism curriculum at schools
In a move geared towards providing certification for the hospitality workforce, the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information have agreed to put aside some $100 million to establish a tourism curriculum for secondary schools, starting... Read More
Main Event proposes marriage for business
MAINEVENT Entertainment Group plans on securing a foothold into the wedding market with the launch of a new division called M-Style. Read More
JGA works on cleaning up gaming image
In its push to ensure responsible gaming, Tashia Hutton, president of the Jamaica Gaming Association (JGA), has warned that the organisation will be constantly raising standards to rid the industry of the negative stigma of illegality and... Read More
Mandeville opens route for Canadians to buy JSE stocks
IN an effort to increase investment from the Diaspora, Michael Lee-Chin-founded Canadian brokerage firm Mandeville Private Client Inc has developed trade execution and custody infrastructure that will support the purchase of securities listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) by... Read More
Three steps to guarantee success for your business
The end of the first quarter has passed and though some of us might have ticked off many off our targets, others may unfortunately be behind. However, don't lose hope; it's not too late to start afresh and get those first-quarter goals going. Read More
PBS scans for business in Latin American ports
With a footprint spanning 14 countries around the Caribbean and Latin America, Productive Business Solutions Ltd (PBS) has further expanded its presence by securing major contracts delivering leading scanning technology for ports of entry and exit in both Guatemala and... Read More
Tourism boom for Kingston
TOURISM Minister Edmund Bartlett on Monday announced that Jamaica welcomed over 50,000 tourists in the first week of April, ahead of the island's carnival celebrations. Read More
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