Consumer and business confidence indices inched up marginally in the third quarter of 2023 but crime continues to weigh on the growth of the indices. Consumer and business confidence hit 161.1 points and…
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Jamaica raising new debt on global markets, to pay down bonds worth US$1.7b
The Government of Jamaica, GOJ, armed with two credit rating upgrades, will be raising new debt on the international market to pay down US$1.76 billion in existing global bonds. It forms part of…
Crime-wary Jamaica sees confidence drops
CONFIDENCE in the economic prospects of the country remained stable amongst business leaders and consumers, but a majority cite crime as a red flag for the nation’s economic outlook. The findings were released…
Lumber Depot hunts acquisitions
Hardware company Lumber Depot said it is on the lookout for new acquisitions as it positions itself to grow and increase shareholder value. Speaking at the company’s annual general meeting last Friday, Managing…
Banks upping security measures to protect customers
Amidst the rise in social engineering and other cyber threats, several commercial banks have implemented new procedures and tools to limit the risk posed to customers in the rapidly evolving digital age. The…
Jamaican Born Lauderhill City Commissioner Receives United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Leaders Award
The United Nations Association of Broward County Chapter (UNA Broward) announced that Lauderhill City Commissioner Denise Grant, was recognized for her achievements with the Sustainable Development Goals Leaders Award on September 28, 2023,…
Jamaica Takes Center Stage at CTO’s State of the Tourism Industry Conference
As one of the leading tourism destinations, Jamaica was once again in the spotlight at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO’s) State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) that took place in Turks &…
What’s It Like Being a Jamaican Living in Poland?
Have you ever wondered what’s it like being a Jamaican living in Poland? In this episode of “Jamaicans to the World”, Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy speaks with Anthony Dixon. He is a Jamaican…
Flow Foundation empowers Central High’s Tech Day with safe internet use
Flow Foundation joined Central High for its informative and exciting Tech Day to champion safer internet use. Under the theme ‘Being Safe While Using the Internet,’ the foundation engaged more than 300 students…
Airbnb lockout
A row over the operation of an Airbnb in a gated community in Hope Pastures, St Andrew, which has been described as a “nuisance” by residents and was being operated in breach of…