NCB cuts rates as loan portfolio declines

Come August, National Commercial Bank of Jamaica (NCB) will cut its base lending rate by three percentage points, moving it to 17.75 per cent from 20.75 per cent. NCB now joins Scotiabank and FirstCaribbean in reducing interest rates, but bank capital is still in high double digits ...

Building a business on business machines

From sitting in airports alone on her birthday and spending days in travel while her husband raised their first child solo, Karen Brown now works side by side with spouse, Wayne Brown in their own business.

Flow begs for time - National roll-out 35% complete, 2011 date will be missed

The initial deadline for Flow Jamaica to have built out its nationwide network is barrelling down on the cable company, which now says it cannot make the 2011 date that was conditional on its all-island licence.

I need a job

I am a 24-year old who has had the opportunity to work with a large firm in a managerial position. When the recession reached Jamaica, I had to be dismissed and my duties were merged with those of a senior manager. I was servicing all my loans efficiently.

Family health insurance (Part 2)

What type of health insurance would be suitable for a young man who is about to join the army? I have bad eyesight and know that it is gradually going to get worse as I get older. Also, a member of my family has diabetes. It is, therefore, likely that I, too, will suffer from this chronic disease.

PSOJ, JaCSA launch new 'service' award

The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) and the Jamaica Customer Service Association (JaCSA) are collaborating on a new award to recognise companies that prioritise service and excel in customer care.

EPA and the private sector

It is unlikely that you have ever heard of Christofer Fjellner from Finland, or Peter Sratsny from Slovakia. It is, however, possible that you may know of José Bové, the environmental campaigner who rose to fame in France when in protest, he destroyed a McDonald's burger restaurant.

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