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Pension funds are loving equities - Funds under management top $500b

Published:Wednesday | January 31, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Jamaican pension funds are investing more in equities and less in direct holdings of real estate, the Financial Services Commission, FSC, noted in updates on the market this week.The...

Walter Molano | Brazil: Full steam ahead

Published:Wednesday | January 31, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Standard & Poor's decision to downgrade Brazil's credit rating did more to bruise Brasilia's political pride than to sound a warning on the country's economic condition. After the deepest recession in a century, the Brazilian economy is...

Pay attention to white-collar crime, urges British high commissioner

Published:Thursday | February 1, 2018 | 12:00 AMPaul Clarke/Gleaner Writer

Class and social status must not have a role in who is sent to jail for corruption and other white-collar crimes in the island, says British High Commissioner to Jamaica Asif Ahmad.The former banker of 20 years says that this "subtler" form of crime...

Start-up hub reflects Macron's changing French economy

Published:Thursday | February 1, 2018 | 12:00 AM

For a glimpse at President Emmanuel Macron's vision for the new French economy, look no farther than Station F.Entrepreneurs don virtual reality goggles and share ideas with business angels in...

It's always 'Sunny Side Up' in the mornings

Published:Thursday | February 1, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Put a little sunshine in your life by waking up on the 'Sunny Side Up' with Paula-Ann Porter-Jones and Francois St Juste every weekday morning, on RJR 94 FM. What better way to begin the day than with some high energy?The two are at your service...

Eurozone economy enjoys its best year in a decade

Published:Thursday | February 1, 2018 | 12:00 AM

The eurozone economy, for so long a source of uncertainty, has enjoyed its best year of growth in a decade, clear evidence it has broken out of the prolonged debt crisis that raised fears about the...

Xaymaca Pop-up lyme short and sweet

Published:Thursday | February 1, 2018 | 12:00 AMYanique Williams/Lifestyle Writer

It was 'bend down, bend down, pause' in true soca fashion last Friday night at the long-awaited Xaymaca Pop-up Lyme.Picture vibrating waistlines and hypnotic hip-swaying at Barbican Beach as soca lovers came out to partake in pure revelry. The...

Henry on track with trains

Published:Thursday | February 1, 2018 | 12:00 AM

THE EDITOR, Sir: Mike Henry is not off the rails, as The Gleaner's editorial of February 1, 2018. He is a wise old sage, pay attention. His perception that there should be an international airport at Vernamfield is necessary for Jamaica's future.Take, for example,...

Fed leaves key rate unchanged as Yellen exits

Published:Thursday | February 1, 2018 | 12:00 AM

The United States Federal Reserve has left its benchmark interest rate unchanged but signalled that it expects to resume raising rates gradually to reflect a healthy job market and economy.At Janet Yellen...

New format at hit at HITZ

Published:Thursday | February 1, 2018 | 12:00 AM

A full year after major changes were made - including the addition of groundbreaking programmes, new personnel, and a renewed focus - the management of Hitz 92 FM is confident that the station is moving in the right direction.General Manager for...

Anderson ban smacks of censorship

Published:Thursday | February 1, 2018 | 12:00 AM

THE EDITOR, Sir:As an active Christian and youth leader, I am greatly disturbed by the news of the Government's directive of barring of the Arizona pastor from visiting the island to preach the gospel.My main concern is the global trend of...

LASCO puts strength of iCool behind school DJ competition

Published:Thursday | February 1, 2018 | 12:00 AM

LASCO iCool strengthened its commitment as a major sponsor of the SunCity High School Disc Jockey Competition by offering a $100,000 cash prize to the 2018 winner.Students, teachers, and guests filled the Negril Suite of the Jamaica Pegasus hotel in...

Letter of the Day | Anderson shutout in the public interest

Published:Thursday | February 1, 2018 | 12:00 AM

THE EDITOR, Sir:I write apropos of The Gleaner's editorial of January 31, 2018, titled 'Going too far on Anderson travel ban'. The Gleaner notes that while it abhors Steven Anderson's anti-gay and anti-woman views, he, nonetheless, and consonant...

Cari-Med honours treasured staff members

Published:Thursday | February 1, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Cari-Med hosted its highly-anticipated annual staff awards function on Friday, January 19, at the company's Lady Musgrave Road, St Andrew, offices. Here are two of the major honourees.

Richard Branson announces new Virgin Hotel

Published:Thursday | February 1, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson says Virgin Hotels plans to open a property in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 2020.It will be Virgin's 10th hotel and its first in the United Kingdom.The only Virgin Hotel opened so...

Flow’s retail division awards top performers

Published:Thursday | February 1, 2018 | 12:00 AM

The Retail division at Flow Jamaica recognised its top performers in an inaugural 'WOW Awards for Excellence' event at the Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston on January 27.Forty team members, including members of the management team, sales force, and...

Empowerment leads to big business in Windsor Castle

Published:Thursday | February 1, 2018 | 12:00 AM

The Windsor Castle community in St Mary has been enjoying increased success in its farming industry, thanks to much-needed support provided by charity organisation Food For The Poor (FFP).The story began in 2006, when eight local farmers formed the...

Peter Espeut | Insanity at the NWA

Published:Thursday | February 1, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Apparently it was not Einstein who said, "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results." The quote is attributed elsewhere. But the saying is worthy of Einstein. Since causes lead to effects, then all things being...

Boozy brunch excites

Published:Thursday | February 1, 2018 | 12:00 AMKrysta Anderson/Lifestyle Reporter

Fierce fashion, squad goals, and good music. Now imagine that experience accompanied by booze and brunch! Sounds like an exciting remedy for the start to a 'lit' week, doesn't it?Boozy Brunch launched its series last Sunday, promising a fun day, and...

Devon Dick | Choosing the next commissioner

Published:Thursday | February 1, 2018 | 12:00 AM

What is wrong with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) was demonstrated at the Crime Forum reported in last Sunday's Gleaner. At the forum, citizens claimed that houses are operating as gun shops, with firearms and ammunition being sold from the...

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