WHEN they weren’t being referred to the dean’s office for misconduct, issued suspensions, and engaging in fights, they would be exhibiting uncouth behaviours or performing poorly academically. But that’s no longer the story…
Stress reliever, TikTok!
A strong support for the Government’s decision not to ban the social media app TikTok rang out from teenagers in Arnett Gardens, St Andrew, who last Thursday insisted that the platform offers relief,…
Salaries soar
Finance Minister Dr Nigel Clarke on Tuesday sought to provide context in defence of the revised salary bands for legislators and other members of the political directorate, saying that annual adjustments have been…
Appeal for cheaper intra-regional travel
Antigua and Barbuda’s Foreign Affairs Minister Chet Greene has called on Caricom member states to address the issue of cheaper intra-regional travel, arguing that with shared language and cultures the region should be…
Gov’t to get rid of life certificate regime for pensioners
THE Andrew Holness-led Administration has pledged to eliminate the need for a life certificate as proof that an individual is still alive — in order to receive National Insurance Scheme (NIS) and/or government…
Cashless society — underpinned by technology
UNRELIABLE technologies and a lack of confidence in the banking sector have been cited as the reasons Jamaicans are opting out of holding their funds digitally. Consumers and merchants alike, on a daily…
Palace keeps the show going after 100 years
AS the country’s sole cinema operator Palace Amusement Limited has had to, for over a century, keep patrons entertained through the big screen, but not without its fair share of transitions and challenges…
Top trends in the fintech space
Today , May 17, marks the annually observed World Telecommunications and Information Society Day (WTISD). Now in its 17th year, WTISD has helped to raise awareness of the possibilities that the use of…
TransJamaica Highway moves to amend articles for potential share buy-back
TransJamaica Highway Limited (TJH) is looking to ask its shareholders at its June 30 annual general meeting (AGM) to approve amendments to its articles of incorporation surrounding share buy-backs and directors’ age limitation….
Sagicor first quarter results apply international reporting standard
Sagicor published its first quarter results on Monday applying for the first time the new International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) 17 which replaces the old IFRS 4 standard. The change primarily affects the…