- O-Wrap: Deadly Mandeville shooting… J'can barber killed in US… Lottery scammer pleads guilty 6:24 pm
- Tourism Minister signs contract with the JN Group for UNWTO Conference 8:31 pm
- Canada warns against non-essential travel to Venezuela 9:19 pm
- US AG Sessions hurt by Trump outbursts, but not quitting 7:43 pm
- Former Miss Jamaica urges support for Sickle Cell Foundation 7:36 pm
- Diaspora Adopt-a-Clinic project necessary, says Health Minister 5:26 pm
Business
Partnerships with USAID, int'l universities to boost Red Stripe's 'Project Grow'
THE technical and research efforts of cassava farmers have been boosted after two memoranda of understanding (MOU) were signed to aid Red Stripe's 'Project Grow'. Read More
Puerto Rico amends tax incentive laws to lure more investors
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico's governor on Tuesday signed several measures meant to lure more investors and attract new companies to a US territory mired in a deep economic crisis. Read More
Haiti revives army, raising fears of political crackdown
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP) — After two decades with no army, Haiti has announced plans to rebuild its military to handle disasters and smuggling, though some fear the force could return to misdeeds, and be a tool of oppression. Read More
Puerto Rico enacts medicinal marijuana law
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AFP) — The depleted government coffers of bankrupt Puerto Rico will take in US$50 million a month now that a law allowing the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes has taken effect, the governor said. Read More
S&P cuts Venezuela debt ratings, sees risk of default
PARIS, France (AFP) — S&P Global Ratings said Wednesday it has lowered Venezuela's sovereign debt ratings, warning of the risk of default as economic conditions in the oil-rich country worsen and political tensions rise. Read More
$300,000 for top male, female household workers
GRACEKENNEDY is inviting nominations for the fourth annual GraceKennedy Heather Little-White Household Worker Awards 2017. Read More
Bahamas facing downgrade from Moody's
NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) — The Government says it will be moving expeditiously to address the fiscal situation in the wake of a recent statement from the international credit rating agency Moody's. Read More
Grenada paying almost US$1 million to Microsoft for piracy
ST GEORGE'S, Grenada (CMC) – The Government of Grenada has paid Microsoft US$800,000 to resolve a “piracy problem” which was identified more than 10 years ago. Read More
Business and consumer confidence remains high — but with some level of scepticism
Jamaica's high business confidence pattern has slipped into a downward trend, with the latest results of the 2017 Survey of Business and Consumer Confidence showing that the nation's business operators have grown weary of Government promises to transform the economy. Read More
Seprod seeks growth — wants to expanddistribution, marketing and production
Food and manufacturing conglomerate, Seprod Ltd, is aggressively looking to acquire or build out a distribution company in efforts to greater diversify its business model. Read More
Multimillion investment for Sugar and Spice
Iconic bakery and patty shop Sugar and Spice opened its sixth location in Barbican Square this past Monday. The family business, which is owned and operated by Melissa Lowe and Oliver and Roger Chang, has been supplying loyal customers with baked goods for almost 50... Read More
GraceKennedy moves to acquire Consumer Brands
Conglomerate GraceKennedy Limited has announced that discussions are underway for the acquisition of one of Jamaica's largest distributors, Consumer Brands Ltd. Read More
Recent heavy rains dampen sugar production
The Sugar Association of the Caribbean (SAC) in its crop data report for the month of May, says out of season rain has delayed sugar cane production in Jamaica and Guyana, and has adversely affected the 2016/17 reaping period. Read More
Modern tourists don't want foreign-made souvenirs — Bartlett
Foreign-made 'Jamaican' souvenirs could be on the way out, as the Tourism Ministry is one step closer to its plan of establishing the island's first Craft Development Institute (CDI), following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU), yesterday, to commence a study to assess... Read More
SOS to invest in new CRM system
Stationery and Office Supplies (SOS) hopes to improve revenue through an upgraded customer relations management (CRM) system by year end. Read More
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