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Finance Minister Dr Nigel Clarke says he is hoping the “multi-layered risk management approach” that is now being implemented to financing recoveries after natural disasters will be institutionalised.

Economic policies for Jamaica to combat the pandemic — Part 2 10:00 am
Several weeks ago, CVM was kind enough to invite me to speak on the topic of 'Economic policies to combat the pandemic', some of which points I outlined two weeks ago on Sunday.

Jamaica Stock Exchange market summary for week of September 13 – 17 8:00 pm
All of the major indices on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), except the JSE Cross Listed Index (JSECL), declined for the week ending September 17, 2021. The JSE Index decreased by 0.37 per cent to 406,950.76, which leaves it up 2.87 per cent for the...

Is your money married?

Sunday, September 19, 2021

PERSONAL finance guru Dave Ramsey, United States-based founder of Financial Peace University and the Total Money Makeover, advises that married couples who pursue separate financial goals have zero likelihood of building wealth.

Takeover talks for Digicel Pacific could wrap next month

Sunday, September 19, 2021

Takeover talks for Digicel Pacific operations by Australian telecoms giant Telstra could be wrapped up as soon as next month.

CDB to train local government officials

Sunday, September 19, 2021

THE Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has launched a series of training workshops to enhance the resource mobilisation skills of public officials responsible for accounting and reporting.

Export earnings up 24.6 per cent January-May — Statin

Sunday, September 19, 2021

Export earnings for the period January to May 2021 grew by 24.6 per cent when compared to the same period last year, according to the latest data from the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (Statin).

THE ANALYSTS: Jamaica Broilers urged to control operating expenses

Sunday, September 19, 2021

Assistant manager of Private Equity at Proven Management, Julian Morrison, has cautioned that growth could be impacted for Jamaica Broilers if they do not get a handle on expenses.

Proven looks to integration of subsidiaries

Sunday, September 19, 2021

Following years of consistent acquisitions across various parts of the Caribbean region, Proven Investments Limited (PIL) is now looking to integrate its current subsidiaries along with its pending acquisitions under a core focus, brand and infrastructure.

A 'Flow' of problems

Sunday, September 19, 2021

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Bill Gates' investment firm to acquire controlling stake in Four Seasons

Sunday, September 19, 2021

Bill Gates' private equity firm, Cascade Investment, has reached a US$2.21-billion deal to acquire a controlling stake in Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.

Emotional Investing

Sunday, September 19, 2021

It is often quoted, “An investor's worst enemy is not the market but his or her own emotions.” There are numerous theories which attempt to explain how investors react to regret or overreact when buying or selling their investments. Many times, their...

SCI declares record dividend payout of US$1.55 million

Friday, September 17, 2021

Alternative investment outfit Sygnus Credit Investments (SCI) has declared a record interim dividend of US$1,550,000 following the audited results for the financial year ended June 2021.

IBEX reports record growth despite COVID challenge

Friday, September 17, 2021

IBEX Limited, a global provider in business process outsourcing (BPO) and end-to-end customer engagement technology solutions, on September 15 announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2021.

Bahamas to receive near B$2 million from airspace agreement

Friday, September 17, 2021

The Bahamas Tourism and Aviation Minister Dionisio D'Aguilar has announced that the country will receive B$2 million by the end of September as part of its airspace management agreement.

Productive Business Solutions deepens talent pool with acquisition

Friday, September 17, 2021

Chief executive officer (CEO) of Productive Business Solutions (PBS), Pedro Paris shared that the recent acquisition of PBS Technology Group (PBSTG) not only increased the footprint of the company in Latin America and the Caribbean, but also deepened its talent pool,...

IT'S A GO!

Friday, September 17, 2021

The Financial Services Commission (FSC) says it has no objection to an addendum it had requested and received from Barita Investments Limited (BIL) in relation to the firm's additional public offer (APO) of shares, a development that has placed Barita in the clear to go...