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Compliance with the Charities Regulations
Developments in the regulatory landscape in Jamaica have caused registered charitable organisations to improve their standards in terms of transparency, accountability, and corporate governance. The Charities Regulations, 2022 (“the Regulations”) ushered in a series of [...]
Don Robotham | Is the issue simply productivity?
The debate about the failings of the Jamaican economy has largely focused on productivity. The argument has been that our productivity is low and the task is to increase productivity. But, is low productivity the [...]
GK Life goes after Guyana and Bahamas
lready having a presence in 13 markets across the Caribbean through its GK Life Insurance subsidiary, food and financial services group GraceKennedy is now positioning to enter at least two other territories. CEO of the [...]
Retirees, be careful of the risks with home equity loans
BANKS make money primarily by charging interest on loans. Consumers should, however, pay careful attention to their loan portfolios. For the past two weeks I have highlighted the relevance of debt management, and this week [...]
INFLATION REPORT MARCH 2024
INFInflation Report February 2024LATION REPORT FROM THE STATISTICAL INSTITUTE OF JAMAICA - MARCH 2024
Jamaica ranks as second-most affordable destination to retire
Jamaica has been ranked the second-most affordable destination to retire in the Caribbean by publication The Travel. Recommending the seven most affordable territories in the region for Americans to retire, the writer of the [...]
