News Jamaica: Investors can save thousands through self-directed trading
Investors can save thousands of dollars by using self-directed platforms, with some commissions as low as 0.5 per cent. A $500,000 trade could cost $2,500 at 0.5 per cent, compared with $10,000 at a 2 ...
News Jamaica: Jamaica Stock Exchange Plans to Offer Cryptocurrency Trading
The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) has announced it plans to allow investors the ability to trade cryptocurrencies through the regulated stock exchange. According to the JSE, the Canadian-based ...
News Jamaica: Jamaica’s BPO Employment Increases by 15% Amid Pandemic
Employment in Jamaica’s BPO sector jumped 15% in the past year despite the 10% contraction in the overall economy during the same period. As of June 30 2021, the total headcount in the industry stood ...
News Jamaica: Jamaica’s First Native Bitcoin App Is Helping With Hurricane Relief
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Frank Corva writes about Bitcoin adoption around the world. Residents help move food supplies at a community center before ...
News Jamaica: Mayberry Investments supports financial literacy at Christel House Jamaica’s Kick Off Week information fair
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Mayberry Investments Limited (MIL) recently participated in the information fair hosted by Christel House Jamaica (CHJ), forming part of the non-profit’s annual Kick Off Week, giving staff and parents direct access to investment guidance and information on the full suite of services offered by the Mayberry Group. Christel House Jamaica is a non-profit educational institution dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty through a holistic model of education and...
News Jamaica: From Jamaica to the World: Cornerstone Financial Holdings Ltd Becomes First Caribbean Partner of the World Economic Forum
Kingston, Jamaica--(Newsfile Corp. - January 3, 2024) - Cornerstone Financial Holdings Limited (CFHL), a distinguished financial institution in the Caribbean, proudly announces its partnership with the World Economic Forum, marking a historic milestone as the first-ever Caribbean entity to join forces with the international organisation dedicated to improving the state of the world.The World Economic Forum brings together stakeholders from all sectors of society to shape a better future and gene
News Jamaica: Jamaica insurers set end-September Melissa claims target
JAMAICAN insurers said Friday they would fast-track low-complexity Hurricane Melissa claims and target settlement of major eligible cases by the end of September, but a joint statement published as an ...
News Jamaica: Sagicor Life Jamaica introduces JTA Protect Plus to strengthen financial security for educators
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Sagicor Life Jamaica Limited (SLJ) has introduced JTA Protect Plus, a new group insurance plan for eligible members and administrative staff of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) and their dependents. The plan, formally introduced following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Sagicor Life Jamaica and the JTA on Friday, August 14, provides voluntary access to critical illness, supplemental life and supplemental health insurance coverage. Designed to...
News Jamaica: Proposed NPO Act should balance financial compliance with civic space, experts say
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica has an opportunity to develop legislation that protects the country from financial crime while safeguarding the vital work of civil society organisations, according to regional and international experts participating in an online forum on the proposed Non-Profit Organisations (NPO) Act. Addressing the open forum, Sangeeta Goswami, director of policy and advocacy at the Human Security Collective in The Hague, Netherlands, urged policymakers to ensure that the proposed legislation adopts...
News Jamaica: Jobs, jobs, jobs: 14,000 persons to get employment in local outsourcing industry
Jamaica's Global Services Sector (GSS) is projecting 14,000 additional jobs in the local outsourcing industry by March 2020. The projection was made by Business Process Industry Association of Jamaic...
News Jamaica: Public funds not enough for climate resilience — Samuda
MINISTER of Water, Environment and Climate Change Matthew Samuda is arguing that Jamaica cannot rely on public funds alone to build the infrastructure and systems needed to withstand the growing ...
News Jamaica: WHO PAYS FOR THE FSC?
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News Jamaica: Jamaica Stock Exchange to Launch Live Trading Pilot for Bitcoin and Ethereum
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News Jamaica: FSC opens door to crypto regulation
The FSC has opened consultations on proposed rules to license and supervise virtual asset service providers (VASPs) in Jamaica. Jamaica has no domestic VASP sector but crypto flows linked to the ...
News Jamaica: What Is A Mutual Fund? How They Work And How To Invest For Beginners
Mutual funds explained for beginners. Learn how they work, their benefits, and how to start investing to grow your wealth.
News Jamaica: Water investments key to Jamaica’s resilience–Samuda
ST JAMES, Jamaica—Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change Matthew Samuda, says ongoing investments in wastewater and water-supply infrastructure are vital to strengthening Jamaica’s environmental resilience and safeguarding the nation’s coastal assets. Speaking during the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) 65th Annual Awards Luncheon, held recently at Sandals Dunn’s River in Ocho Rios, St Ann, Samuda noted that the Government is undertaking capital investments in the water and sewage...
News Jamaica: YEA launches ACTION to strengthen Afro-Caribbean trade and investment
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Young Entrepreneurs Association of Jamaica (YEA) has announced the launch of ACTION (Afro Caribbean Trade and Investment Opportunities Network), a regional platform that connects businesses, investors and strategic partners with new trade and investment opportunities across Africa and the Caribbean. Developed in partnership with the Pan African Leadership Institute (PALI), Catema Trade Facilitation of Ghana, the African Prosperity Network (APN) and the Global Africa Trade Advisory...
News Jamaica: Atlantic Hardware resumes trading after late audited results
TRADING in shares of Atlantic Hardware & Plumbing Company Limited resumed on Monday after the Jamaica Stock Exchange lifted the suspension imposed on the Junior Market company for failing to file its ...
