Jackson wants the BOJ to follow Barbados Central Bank
The decision comes amid public backlash against the imposition of new banking fees charged by commercial banks operating in the Caribbean…
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US institution DFC seeks deeper economic ties with Jamaica, Dom Rep
Scott’s remarks came earlier this week after visiting Jamaica and the Dominican Republic where he met with the leadership of both…
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All Scotiabank full-service ABMs accepting new polymer bank notes
Since the new notes were released in June of this year, local banks have been scurrying to upgrade their intelligent deposit machines (IDMs…
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New US$30m Pepsi-Cola Jamaica production line opens
Addressing the official opening ceremony at the company’s plant on Spanish Town Road in Kingston, Prime Minister Holness said the new…
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Jamaica launches first-ever JMD $-linked instrument in global markets
In a media release, the Ministry of Finance said the following below:
The operation represents the inaugural J$-…
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Exim Bank disburses $1.9 billion to local tourism enterprises
This was disclosed by Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, during a recent interview with JIS News.
The Minister informed that…
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Four Jamaican inventors receive grant funding
Each inventor received J$4 million under the DBJ’s Patent Grant Fund, the company added of a programme that falls under its Boosting…
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SSL’s funding not ‘tax revenue’: Finance Ministry issues statement
The Financial Investigations Division (“FID”), is using the proceeds of assets confiscated under Jamaica’s proceeds of…
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DBJ to embark on study targeting female entrepreneurs
The study will provide a panorama of Jamaica’s entrepreneurial and early-stage business landscape aimed…
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DBJ reopens special fund offering up to US$300,000 per project
Christopher Brown, programme manager, BIGEE explained: “The motivation for the re-introduction of the JBF is the impact that…
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Use 10-digit format to display phone numbers, OUR urges businesses
The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) recently assigned a Central Office Code – a number block which contains 10,000 telephone…
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UNICOMER Group acquires global RadioShack brand
The RadioShack brand in Unicomer Group will have presence in more than 2,000 points of sale globally; therefore, this acquisition…
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Lucky Dollar in Old Harbour ‘a strategic move’
The move will certainly increase competition among other stores offering similar service and with Old Harbour being the fastest growing town…
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Old Harbour businesses react to minimum wage increase
Employees at the lower end of the income bracket will be guaranteed a minimum of $13,000 per 40-hour work week, $4,000 more than what the…
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JSE boss explains process to handle clients' funds after SSL suspension
Speaking Wednesday on Power 106 FM Real Business with host Ralston Hyman, Mrs Street Forrest says the JSE will be advising all SSL clients in…
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TAJ urges SMEs to utilize taxpayer assistant programme
The tax authority is encouraging taxpayers to take advantage of the programme, being held islandwide, to begin preparations to file their…
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