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Banks set December deadline for full ATM polymer-readiness
The Jamaica Bankers Association, JBA, has not put a cost on the ongoing job of deploying new machines and technology for handling the polymer notes released by the Bank of Jamaica, but says…
Jamaican Teas switches to Wisynco and AMCO ahead of expansion
Jamaican Teas Limited (JAMT) is looking to further expand its local and regional footprint following the appointments of Wisynco Group Limited and Alston Marketing Company Limited (AMCO) as the new distributors in Jamaica…
Digicel taps tourist market with vacation SIM
Telecoms group Digicel following the recent roll-out of its vacation SIM cards is looking to double down on revenues from the lucrative tourist market. “Since our launch and product demo at JAPEX, we…
UK inflation fell unexpectedly in August
Inflation across the United Kingdom fell unexpectedly in August to its lowest level since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, a development that has reined in expectations of a 15th straight interest rate…
JamTeas revamps distribution arrangements; Blake-Bennett exiting company
Now deep into the execution of its long-term plan to grow its manufacturing division by 60 per cent, Jamaican Teas has been thrown a curve ball: CEO of the division, Diana Blake-Bennett, is…
Jamaica back on the hunt for renewable energy investors
The Government of Jamaica has finally invited bids from investors for the provision of an additional 100 megawatts of renewable energy capacity, ending a yearslong wait by the sector. It comes amid refreshed…
JMEA to elect new president
The Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) will today elect a new president to replace John Mahfood who has served the organisation for the last two years. At the entity’s annual general meeting…
GK and JMMB get green light for share buy-back
GraceKennedy Limited (GK) and JMMB Group Limited (JMMBGL) have received the necessary regulatory approval from the Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission (TTSEC) to begin their share buy-back programmes. The disclosures were…
Flow Foundation rejuvenates seniors’ activity centre
Expanding its efforts to educate, enable and enhance the online capabilities of Jamaica’s senior citizens, the Flow Foundation has injected new life into the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) Activity Centre with…
