Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited (SJ) will strengthen its executive roster later this year with the addition of Joanna Banks and Tracy-Ann Spence amid its continued organisational restructuring exercise. Both women will officially join…
Category: Business & Economy
Inflation cools to 19-month low
JAMAICA’S inflation eased to its lowest level in nearly two years during March as the c0sts of gasoline, electricity, water, and sewage declined enough to offset an increase in the price of some…
Lagarde: US-China split may weaken growth and fuel inflation
THE fragmentation of the world economy into rival blocs led by the United States and China threatens to destabilise global commerce, increase inflation and weaken growth, Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central…
US tax breaks lure European clean-tech companies
LONDON (AP): NORWEGIAN STARTUP Freyr will first build batteries to power electric vehicles and store clean energy in a remote town near the Arctic Circle. Up next? An Atlanta suburb. That is because…
Kick-starting pension planning
CONTEMPLATING life after retirement can be, for some, an intimidating process. The question may arise as to how one will be able to cover expenses — including medical costs — when he or…
Healthy habits and your financial independence
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…
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…
