Service makes the difference - Sandra Shirley
BROKERAGE HOUSES offer just about the same stocks, bonds, repurchase agreements and other products to their customers, so the main distinction between them is customer service. Sandra Shirley, president of First Global Financial Services...

The paradox of devaluation
THIS IS a response to 'JLP must present alternative model', The Sunday Gleaner, April 23, 2006, by Don Robotham. His article contains glaring economic contradictions and gaps which must be pointed out, albeit, an anthropological analysis...

US consultant: Partnership needed for Kingston ' s urban revitalisation
THE USAID has been working with local officials in promoting Cricket World Cup 2007 as an opportunity for the Jamaica's long-term economic development. For the past seven months the agency has sponsored a number of working sessions to explore...

Setting the stage for a vigorous budget debate
THE BUDGET Debate opened on April 27, 2006, with the Finance Minister Dr. Omar Davies, starting the ball rolling. As is the case with Dr. Davies, he follows a certain format (and we should be used to it, given that it is his thirteenth consecutive Budget.

Tijule's success by... a pioneer in export
JULIETTE NEWELL, Ph.D, founder and owner of Tijule Company Limited is one person to whom you could apply that phrase, 'Perseverance will make you conquer.' A professional food scientist who has 36 years of experience...

CorrPack to solve Jamaica's box shortage
CHARLES LYM, director of box manufacturer CorrPack says his company is poised to fill the bulk of the demand in Jamaica. Speaking yesterday Mr. Lym said, "The size of the box market in Jamaica is about $3 billion.

Bill Clarke - top philanthropist
WESTERN BUREAU: WILLIAM 'BILL' Clarke, president and chief executive officer of Scotiabank Jamaica Group, is the National Centre for Black Philanthropy's 'Business Philanthropist of the Year'.

Serge Island diversifies Seprod's product line
THE RECENT acquisition of Serge Island Dairies uniquely complements Seprod's operating model, as Serge Island is a key producer of the products distributed by Facey Commodity. Thus, Serge Island Dairies not only widens Seprod's product range.