D&G sees turnover at $5.5b
DESNOES & Geddes (D&G) has reported strong growth in the sales of its brewed products for the year to June this year, partly boosted by a significant 29 per cent increase in its exports to the United States.

Jamaica sees challenging times ahead ­ Evans
ECONOMIST, Dr. Omri Evans sees challenging times ahead for Jamaica, as "the Jamaican economy is yet to emerge from an extended period of decline and stagnation."

NCB makes US$50m investment in IT
THE National Commercial BANK (NCB), is currently undertaking a US$50 million project to install a new information technology system and huge staff training which will make the bank the "best equipped and best run financial institution in Jamaica."

Centennial building up for sale - US$5 million price tag
THE CORPORATE building located at 36 Knutsford Boulevard, New Kingston that houses a retail branch of NCB, and the Jamaican operations of the telecommunications company Centennial is up for sale at an asking price of US$5million.

Getting to the roots - Food insecurity
Rich people having heart attacks!" - Lasana Bandele THE GENERAL Elections, held on October 16, World Food Day overshadowed any activities, usually hosted by the local FAO office...

Microfinance at crossroads
THE JAMAICAN Micro finance sector is at an interesting juncture. Two weeks ago, a new micro finance company - Micro Enterprise Financing Limited (MEFL) - involving a tripartite combination of three power houses namely BNS...

Investing in Bonds - Article 12 - Understanding yields and returns PART 2
IN OUR last Financial Gleaner article, we tried to explain how the main measures of the yield on bonds are used when selecting the bonds in which you may choose to invest.

OUR holds off from slashing Digicel rates
THE OFFICE of Utilities Regulation (OUR) has put a hold on its decision to slash some of the telephone rates of cellular provider Digicel Jamaica until the matter has been heard and determined by the Supreme Court.

Fashioning business from fashions
BETWEEN the broadcast rights, on spot sales and the market opportunities from showcasing frothy clothing creations to the world, local high fashion is suddenly looking like it could have viable business prospects internationally - in the future.

An impressive 3rd quarter for Pan-Jam
THE profit performance of Pan-Jam in 2002 continues to be impressive. For nine months ended September 30, 2002, Pan-Jam produced net profits of $301 million, an increase of 36 per cent compared to the same period last year.