A healthy lifestyle and financial independence are two of the most important goals that people strive to achieve. By achieving financial independence, you will not only have greater control over your future but…
Category: Business & Economy
Issue resolved with courier service
Dear Claudienne, I have a dispute with ShipWize Logistics as it relates to a $14,389.06 shipping charge incurred on a $15.47 package. I ordered from Shein, a global China website known for its…
A new beginning
COME the end of June this year, Richard Burgher, the executive chairman of Marathon Insurance Brokers, will step down from that role and go into “retirement”, but for him, it is not the…
Smart Homes Solutions — seeking convenience and offering the same
A smarter home to match the digital transformation era, Smart Home Solutions aim to make every home smarter with its suite of “solutions”. From portable devices to installing solar systems, the growth of…
What goes into financing a car?
Getting a car is the dream of many who seek a better way to travel without delays at their own pace and in their own privacy. However, every dream requires a plan to…
Costly pets
HEFTY sums spanning $100,000 for surgery, $11,000 for dental cleaning, and $20,000 for food are among those being spent on average monthly by animal lovers to care for the needs of their furry…
Business social
JN Life Insurance recently held its annual awards ceremony to reward employees and brokers who were instrumental in the work of the company’s operation last year. During the ceremony team members were recognised…
Time to ditch the ‘pillars’ in your strategic planning
YOU FINALLY have time to look back at outputs from prior strategic planning retreats. A quick glance reveals an approach they used which includes ‘pillars’. If so, be aware: there are some drawbacks…
BOJ spent US$1 billion to defend the pandemic dollar
THE BANK of Jamaica (BOJ) spent US$1.0 billion in defending the local dollar since the onset of the pandemic, but the country’s outlook, like that of the Caribbean, remains very challenging, according to…
Oran A. Hall | Benefits of a central bank digital currency
A DIGITAL currency is legal tender issued by the central bank, such as the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), and complements physical forms of currency like notes and coins. It has the same value…
