BoJ reduces interest rates
THE BANK of Jamaica has reduced interest rates effective yesterday - the first time for 2005 that rates have been lowered. The last adjustment was effective December 28, 2004.
Forex sector most stable in six years
AS THE Bank of Jamaica (BoJ) prepares for its first press conference for 2005 in a few days, it may well reflect on 2004 as a somewhat bittersweet year.
Construction workers get wage raise
THE JOINT Industrial Council (JIC) for the building and construction industry recently signed a two-year wage agreement, which will see employees in the sector receiving a 21 per cent increase in wages and salaries...
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