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…
Category: Business & Economy
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…
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…
Chevron buys Hess for US$53b
Chevron is buying Hess Corp for US$53 billion and it’s not even the biggest acquisition in the energy sector this month as major producers seize the initiative while oil prices surge. Crude prices…
Tourism survey to test pass-through paradox
The government plans to oversee a tourism survey to test whether regular Jamaicans are benefiting from the growth in the trade, traditionally seen as a tower of exclusion and wealth. “We want to…
Wray & Nephew Pension Fund to redevelop old rum headquarters
The edifice that once housed premium rum maker J. Wray…
Trekkers Adventures bridging the gap in health and wellness tourism
Established to breathe new life into outdoor fitness and recreational activities, Trekkers Adventures Jamaica Limited has for the last seven years been trekking above and beyond the ordinary while it embraces the core…
Venezuelan snub?
Jamaica has so far not received any contact from Venezuela regarding crude oil supplies, despite a temporary suspension of US sanctions that lifts most restrictions on the South American country’s oil exports for…
Tuition fee hike stokes September inflation
A big jump in tuition fees at private schools had the biggest influence on the overall level of price increases in September, with the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (Statin) reporting that inflation last…
