Business

There are only two building societies in Jamaica today, but they still play an important role in providing personal financial solutions, notwithstanding the fact that there are other financial institutions that provide mortgages – their main...

The Rev Ronald Thwaites’ October 24 essay, ‘Can Good Come from this Nazareth?’, featured the GraceKennedy Foundation’s 40th Anniversary Lecture and its sponsor’s centenary celebrations. His comments about the lecture and the GraceKennedy Group...

Just over a week ago and for the 30th year running, the United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly in favour of a resolution condemning Washington for its continuing embargo on Cuba. The vote passed by 185 votes to two, with two...

Elon Musk sought to reassure big companies that advertise on Twitter on Wednesday that his chaotic takeover of the social media platform won’t harm their brands, acknowledging that some “dumb things” might happen on his way to creating what he says...

Price increases moderated in the United States last month in the latest sign that the inflation pressures that have gripped the nation might be easing, as the economy slows and consumers grow more cautious. Consumer inflation reached 7.7 per cent...

The installation of two new beverage lines by Wisynco Group Limited will boost production by at least 35 per cent, according to Chairman William Mahfood. The drinks manufacturer plans to increase its capacity to meet the growing demand in local and...

Stationery and Offices Supplies Limited, SOS, will be expanding into new markets beginning the first quarter of 2023, and is currently working on distribution arrangements within the Caribbean towards that end. It’s also looking to add to its line...

When it comes to helping poor nations cope with climate change, the United States government left its wallet at home. So it hopes its friend, big business, can help pick up the tab. Unable to persuade the United States Congress or the American...

Regional insurance group Guardian Holdings Limited, GHL, has tripled its earnings for the September third quarter, because of higher revenue and efficiencies. The outlook, however, remains uncertain because of global disruptions associated with the...

A temporary court injunction that had paused the sale of the assets of bankrupt Mystic Mountain Limited, MML, has been lifted, with receiver Wilfred Baghaloo now able to proceed with the sale of what is essentially purpose-built equipment at the...