MICROCREDIT financial institutions seeking licensing are grappling with prolonged wait times for the approval of their licensing applications – a result of the new regulations implemented in 2021 to combat scams and money…
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Flow champions the spirit of volunteerism
On the heels of its Mission Week activity, Flow and the Flow Foundation are honouring International Volunteers’ Day, a global initiative by the United Nations celebrated on December 5. This day shines a…
Europe’s world-leading AI rules facing do-or-die moment
Hailed as a world first, European Union artificial intelligence rules are facing a make-or-break moment as negotiators try to hammer out the final details this week – talks complicated by the sudden rise…
Tech entrepreneur calls for greater local financial support
ROSE HALL, St James — Larren Peart, chief executive officer (CEO) at local data analytics firm Bluedot, is urging local financiers to invest in the tech industry. While he noted that more banks…
K.L.E. Group reshaping future
DESPITE being a 15-year-old company that is listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), K.L.E Group Limited is still exploring a new path forward for the business which has dabbled in entertainment, restaurants…
Sagicor expands Church Mate to Church Mate Plus
CHURCH members are getting more support as Sagicor Life Jamiaca has elevated its Church Mate insurance offering to Church Mate Plus. The enhanced insurance plan, originally designed for churches a decade ago, now…
NWC US$470m drought plan
The record summer heat was met with empty taps for Jamaican consumers. National Water Commission, NWC, plans to embark on a series of projects over the long term to relieve drought conditions, but…
Port activity and warehousing demand on the rise
Cargo shipping and logistics activities are on the rise and with it the demand for warehousing space. Port Authority of Jamaica President…
Wisynco increasing production capacity to satisfy insatiable demand
Wisynco Group Limited is expected to nearly double its monthly production by February as it brings new production lines on stream in a bid to expand its product range and meet the rising…
Weatherproofing your portfolio
THE last few weeks have been quite traumatic for us Jamaicans. First, we were very shaken up by an earthquake, which followed on the heels of the one experienced in September, then just…
