YEAR IN REVIEW
THE year 2002 was memorable in that FINSAC's work was all but complete but at a hugh cost to the country . Another notable highlight was the acquisition of NCB by Jamaican billionaire Micheal Lee-Chin.

BUSINESS YEAR IN REVIEW - MAY TO AUGUST
MAY The month saw a number of people making headlines, in a series of shifts, resignations and new appointments.

JTB's marketing strategy
THE Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) promotions are currently based on geographic segmentation.

Foreign currency and Jamaica's budget
ONE of the most important developments in the fourth quarter was the Standard & Poor's credit review following closely after Finance and Planning Minister Omar Davies presented a supplementary budget.

LoJ to extend Island Life share offer date again
LOCAL life insurance giant Life of Jamaica (LoJ) this week took the decision to increase the number of LoJ shares to be issued to each Island Life shareholder accepting the offer, from three LoJ shares to four and a quarter (4.25) LoJ shares.

Regional insurance sector booming - Jamaica heads the list
GROSS Premiums in the Caribbean General Insurance Sector has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, with Jamaica heading the list.

'Why the fiscal deficit will be difficult to balance'
"THE New Year is coming and the fiscal deficit is getting fat, Omar wants more taxes, to fill the gaping hole in the pot".

Audit committee expertise
COMPANIES will soon be making new disclosures about their "financial experts" serving on their audit committees, according to proposals recently published by the SEC.