Cricket World Cup 2007 financing unclear- JCC - Businesses predict 'legacy of debt'
With just about seven weeks to go before the Cricket World Cup 2007, the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC), believes the economic benefits promised from the events by the government will elude them and the nation.
FCIB investing $400m in three new branches... Seeks 8% more market share
FirstCaribbean International Bank Jamaica cuts the ribbon on a new 6,000 square foot branch in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland this week - one of three it will add to its network in 2007. The bank is investing $400 million to build out its network....
Perceived insider trading remains disincentive to equity investors - Davies... JSE conference highlights transparency, harmonisation
Regional stock ex-changes have been challenged to fast-track their harmonisation into a single platform, to create a more dynamic market for investors and a more rich pool from which businesses can raise capital.
New IDB study puts Jamaica low on list of micro lenders... MFI loans to citizens average US$376 in 2005
Jamaica's outreach to its microfinance sector is among the worst in the region, a new lending agency survey has found. In 2005, the latest available regional data, local microbusinesses got loans averaging US$376...
St Lucia's banana exports grow in 2006
The Banana Emergency Recovery Unit (BERU) says notwithstanding a decline of farmers in the field, St. Lucia has recorded a 7.5 per cent increase in production and exports for 2006. Hilary La Force, head of the government body...
Citigroup to rebrand with shorter name, unified logo
NEW YORK, United States (AP): Executives at financial giant Citigroup Inc. are preparing to rebrand the company with a shorter name - 'Citi' - and a new logo without the signature red umbrella, according to a published report.
Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) snubbed... Renews call for clarity on NIS surplus
The Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) yesterday declaring a need for closure on important national issues, criticised finance minister Dr. Omar Davies for his non-responsiveness and called on his boss Portia Simpson Miller to clarify the programme...
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