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Business
Huawei hosts local partner and energy summit 10:20 pm
TECH giant Huawei hosted its Jamaica Partner Summit 2021 at Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Wednesday along with their energy summit on Thursday morning, inviting local partners including Avalon Technologies Ltd, Smart Technologies, Royal Computers, PBS Technologies, Lan Integrators Ltd, Nexsys...
Suzette Shaw Reid and Richard Keating making soap from plants
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In 2018 Richard Keating and Suzette Shaw Reid partnered to form SuRich Natural Soap Limited, a manufacturing venture based in Kingston that offers skincare solutions from plants.
Funds under management up more than 500 per cent for JMMB Fund Managers
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JMMB Fund Managers Limited (JMMBFM) has reported a 520 per cent growth in its funds under management (FUM) over the last five years.
Jamaica's fine, flavoured cocoa finds new markets in Netherlands, Italy, Japan
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Jamaica's cocoa is still in high demand with new markets – The Netherlands, Italy and Japan – added since 2020.
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Suzette Shaw Reid and Richard Keating making soap from plants
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
In 2018 Richard Keating and Suzette Shaw Reid partnered to form SuRich Natural Soap Limited, a manufacturing venture based in Kingston that offers skincare solutions from plants.
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Funds under management up more than 500 per cent for JMMB Fund Managers
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
JMMB Fund Managers Limited (JMMBFM) has reported a 520 per cent growth in its funds under management (FUM) over the last five years.
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Companies Act amendment will eliminate high legal costs — Senator Wehby
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Senator Don Wehby, who is also group chief executive officer (CEO) of GraceKennedy (GK) Limited said companies have been footing a bill in the region of $1 million each in the pursuit of seeking court approval for holding hybrid annual general meetings (AGMs) under COVID-19...
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WIHCON targets record in affordable housing
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
MARVIN J Campbell, chief executive officer of West Indies Home Contractors (WIHCON), says that the company expects by year end to deliver a record number of affordable housing units in partnership with the Ministry of Housing and the National Housing Trust (NHT).
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New dairy products to meet growing demand
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Dairy Industries Jamaica, one of the Caribbean's leading producers of milk-based products, is expanding its portfolio with the launch of three new products.
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Non-performing loans jump
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
THE economic fallout from the novel coronavirus pandemic has continued to increase the number of non-performing loans in Jamaica, but the situation would have been worse if financial institutions did not offer moratoria and other loan refinancing options.
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Javette Nixon — Serving The Underserved
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
President and CEO of Esther Finance Limited Javette Nixon has always been fascinated by technology and was fortunate enough to nurture this interest by learning digital skills through access to a computer lab at his high school.
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Roller coaster ride
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Businesses' and consumers' confidence in the economy continues its roller-coaster ride, as the indices declined to 121.7 points and 129.2 points, respectively, in the third quarter (Q3) of 2021.
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JMEA expo hunts greater export opportunities for local suppliers
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Ahead of its Expo Jamaica event scheduled to take place today, the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) has cited the increased penetration of export markets by local suppliers as being top of the list of outcomes.
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IDB Lab to combat marine pollution in LAC region
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
THE innovation lab for the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group, IDB Lab, has announced a US$4-million investment commitment in support of innovative solutions to tackle the growing problem of plastic waste ending up in the ocean and waterways of Latin America and the Caribbean...
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Potential car price increases on the horizon
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
A global shortage of microchips is forcing automakers to slash production, and local car dealerships are warning that consumers may soon begin to feel the pinch as car prices rise due to limited supplies.
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Huawei hosts local partner and energy summit
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
TECH giant Huawei hosted its Jamaica Partner Summit 2021 at Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Wednesday along with their energy summit on Thursday morning, inviting local partners including Avalon Technologies Ltd, Smart Technologies, Royal Computers, PBS Technologies, Lan Integrators Ltd, Nexsys...
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What's hot in business
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Bitcoin surgeThe value of Bitcoin jumped to a record US$66,000 last week. The cryptocurrency was trading up 7.6 per cent last week after falling below US$30,000 in the summer. According to CoinDesk, the previous all-time high was just under US$65,ooo.
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Behind The Veil of Tech Fund-raising
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
We hear many stories about companies raising incredible amounts of money through VC funding or Angel investors. We've also heard about extraordinary grants rolled out to various groups for those who don't necessarily want to give up equity.
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