Farmers, manufacturers reject FTC decision on bank collusion
Refusing to retreat from its claim that Jamaican banks collude in setting interest rates, the farmers' lobby yesterday vowed to continue its effort to prove its case despite a declaration by the Fair Trading Commission....

Broilers approached on JPS - Strong interest in power provider, says Paulwell
AS BUYERS line up to assess the Jamaica Public Service Company, it emerged this week that at least one Jamaican company, the Broilers group, which recently branched out into energy, has been approached by foreign dealmakers seeking partners...

The Bank of Jamaica (BoJ) governor predicts rate drop - Bankers react cautiously
The Bank of Jamaica (BoJ), which has trimmed interest rates no fewer than a dozen times in the last 30 months, says there will be more cuts before year-end. But bankers yesterday reacted cautiously to the pronouncement...

Criticism of Labour Ministry to promote dialogue, says JEF
THE ADVOCACY group for employers says its sharp criticisms of the Labour Ministry and trade unions were meant to provoke dialogue "to bring a sense of order" to an increasingly adversarial.

Economy performing favourably, says central bank governor
Bank of Jamaica Governor Derick Latibeaudiere has assigned a favourable rating to the economy, characterised by falling inflation, relatively stable money and foreign exchange markets, a comfortable level of international reserves...

Dealers hope to build stronger capital market
Keith Duncan, president and chief operating officer of Jamaica Money Market Brokers Limited, will lead the Jamaica Securities Dealers Association (JSDA) for another year, with plans to focus on domestic capital market development.

OUR predicts VoIP will Service providers a lot more cautious
Voice-Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) will eventually dominate the traditional telecommunications system in Jamaica, that is, fixed line phone service, says Deputy Director General for Telecommunications at the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR)...