Business

Guardian Life posts strong financial results for 2020

Guardian Life Limited (GLL) is reporting after-tax profits of $9.3 billion for the year ended December 31, 2020, an increase of 17 per cent on the $7.9 billion achieved in 2019.

Virtudes, Morgan's Creek launch new hemp-based skin-care line

Medicinal hemp producer Virtudes is now the main supplier of distilled cannabidiol (CBD) for Morgan's Creek's recently launched skin-care line called Daleha Rejuvenation.

FTC completes study on early repayment of loans

The Fair Trading Commission (FTC) has completed its study on the early repayment of loans in Jamaica's financial system amid complaints about customers being charged full interest payments on loans that were completely paid off before the maturity...

Tropical Battery optimistic on place for products in electric vehicles and renewable energy industries

AS electric vehicles (EVs) go mainstream and greater efforts are being taken to lessen global carbon emission, Tropical Battery Limited said its outlook was positive for the use of its products in the electric automotive and green energy industries.

New guide to finance schemes for small businesses in tourism launched

A new guide to the finance schemes available to small and medium-sized tourism businesses has been launched as part of the TUI Care Foundation's Big Up Small Business initiative.

Dealing with a We CARE payment

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Creating a winning marketing strategy

A strong marketing strategy is the heart of achieving business success.

Paramount delists its 8.75% preference shares from JSE

Paramount Trading on Thursday delisted its 8.75 per cent cumulative redeemable fixed rate preference shares from the local stock market.

Norwegian Cruise Line to restart in July but jab needed

PARIS, France (AFP) — Norwegian Cruise Line announced Tuesday it would resume trips from late July for passengers who have been fully vaccinated, following a suspension of more than a year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Lifespan Spring Water strikes Monde Gold again

Jamaica's Lifespan Spring Water company has again struck gold at international quality standard institute Monde Selection.

IDB, Japan expand partnership for economic recovery in Latin America and Caribbean

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) says it has expanded its long-standing partnership with the Government of Japan to reinvigorate their commitment to social and economic recovery in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).

World Bank appoints new country manager for Haiti

The World Bank has appointed Laurent Msellati, a French national, as its new country manager for Haiti, effective April 1, 2021.

$600-M PULSE

Pulse Investments Limited recently completed its acquisition of Villa Ronai, a nine-acre estate located in Stony Hill, St Andrew, in a transaction valued at $600 million.As part of that transaction the company also secured $1.2 billion in new financing.

JCSD launches platform to help companies stage virtual AGMs

Jamaica Central Securities Depository Limited (JCSD), in partnership with AppFinity Technologies Limited (AppFinity), has launched E-AGM, an online platform to facilitate listed companies hosting virtual or hybrid annual general meetings (AGMs).

Scotia appoints new SVP of corporate and commercial banking

Scotiabank has announced the appointment of career banker Morris Nelson to the post of senior vice-president (SVP) of corporate and commercial banking.