Business

For too long, we Jamaicans have viewed migration to the United States, United Kingdom or Canada through very unproductive lens. It has led to a host of mistakes committed by those who leave, and also by those of us who remain. We need a fresh mindset to help us take better advantage of the opportunity that living in a foreign country provides.

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister Anthony Hylton has announced the launch of a mentorship programme to help small and medium-size food exporters expand their businesses internationally without hindrances.

In a bid to embrace the recommendations for tax reform put forward by the Private Sector Working Group (PSWG), a call has been issued for a shift in Jamaica's political and business culture to maximise development and maintain economic stability.

Telecoms firm Digicel Jamaica has announced that one million customers have been activated on its one rate option service.

Swiss-based commodities firm Glencore International Plc agreed Tuesday to buy Canada's largest grain handling company Viterra Inc, in a deal valued at Cdn$6.1 billion (US$6.14 billion).Glencore will immediately sell the majority of Viterra's Canadian...

Jamaica produces cocoa at levels that is one-seventh of market demand, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is moving to close the supply gap with backing of €300,000 (J$35 million) from the European...

Backed by robust sales, marine attraction Dolphin Cove tripled its yearly profit to J$204 million and has told shareholders they will be rewarded with a dividend of four cents per share.Dolphin Cove's...

The Datsun brand is making a comeback.Nissan Motor Company chief executive Carlos Ghosn said Wednesday that the revamped brand will be targeted at emerging nations where the biggest growth is expected for affordable stylish vehicles...

The annual sales of Honey Bun bakery are trending towards a new record amid plans to increase products and staff, but the company cautions that the soft economy could offset company projections.The bakery has delivered...

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission which on Wednesday concluded its article four consultation and initiated discussions on an economic support programme for Jamaica, has recommended that the government...

Gore Developments Limited has teamed up with nine financial institutions to help educate potential home buyers on how take the first step towards ownership.

Britain's finance minister has cut the rate of income tax for the country's wealthiest citizens but imposed a raft of measures to prevent tax avoidance and a hefty new charge on expensive property sales in an attempt to spread the burden of austerity...