There have been spirited responses to my recent statement on the potential threats to inflation at this time, particularly the reference to the possible effect on cost-push inflation of large wage increases if…
No to remote work
A new study has found that finance professionals in the Caribbean strongly prefer to work from the office rather than engage in either remote or a hybrid work arrangement. The study, ACCA’s Global…
Banks moving fast to upgrade ATMs with new banknotes
Consumers are set to be relieved of headaches associated with depositing the new banknotes to automated banking machines (ABMs) as several commercial banks move quickly to update these facilities which have become a…
NCB cuts Lynk jobs in hunt for cash to pay dividends
NCB Financial Group is restructuring its fintech subsidiary TFOB (2021) Limited, which trades as Lynk, resulting in job losses particularly among employees engaged as contractors. It is also likely to affect some department…
Annual returns going online
In 2024, the Companies Office of Jamaica, COJ, will be upgrading its online portal to incorporate the filing of annual returns along with the supporting documents. Presently, the returns have to be filed…
A Birthday Celebration Jamaican-Born Dr. Millicent Comrie Will Remember Forever
In a heartwarming gesture that echoed Jamaican pride, Liberia’s first lady, Clar Weah, hosted an unexpected birthday celebration for the esteemed Jamaican-born doctor, Dr. Millicent Comrie. The two women, both Jamaicans excelling in…
Jamaican Stars Who Held the Original Barbie Title Before the Movie
If you haven’t yet seen “Barbie” the movie, this is your sign to give it a watch. It follows the existential crisis of what used to be the perfect doll living the perfect…
Danielle Rowe’s suspected killer named
THE female suspect held for the abduction and murder of eight-year-old Danielle Rowe has been positively identified as the alleged perpetrator of this shocking crime, the police have confirmed. The woman, who faced…
Bank account holders encouraged to take note of unclaimed balance advisories
JAMAICANS are encouraged to take note of the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service’s publication of unclaimed account balances. Unclaimed balances are monies that have remained in the possession or under the…
Big Sid Bucknor News the Entire Reggae World Should Know
Big Sid Bucknor News the Entire Reggae World Should Know There are some very big, very exciting developments occurring right now in Canada involving the legacy of legendary Jamaican studio engineer Norman “Sid”…