SmartHomes by CEAC: Bringing innovation and affordable housing to St Catherine
This serene community is the place where the 260-year-old Bushy Park Aqueduct is surrounded by 21st Century ‘SmartHomes’, and where modern…
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JBDC to host free Digital Summit targeting SMEs
The event, scheduled for Tuesday, September 3 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, will offer a comprehensive exploration of how…
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Dr Nigel Clarke exceptional, proven leader – IMF
Georgieva’s comments came as she announced this morning her proposed appointment of the Jamaica Finance Minister to the position of Deputy…
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Bank of Jamaica cuts rate to 6.75 per cent
The MPC noted that its previous decision, announced on 28 June 2024, to gradually reduce the absorption of liquidity, has already resulted in…
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Entrepreneur Chenelle Gushman providing scholarships for young sports athletes
Indeed, sports is one glue that many find relatable and is also seen as a great opportunity for young people to maintain good health while…
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Burna Boy, Joseph M. Matalon, DBJ among investors in Jamaica’s first venture capital in 30 years
Mscale is a Delaware-based management company, focused on venture and permanent capital advisory services. Ugo Ikemba serves as the chief…
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Dennis Anderson makes huge statement with DA Traders expansion
For the most part the housing sector has taken the lead and will certainly continue to do so for a considerable time to come. Not too far…
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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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