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Circulation is still dropping at United States newspapers.Figures released Monday by the Audit Bureau of Circulations show average daily circulation fell five per cent in the six months that ended September 30, compared with the same period a year...

(AP):Federal banking regulators are examining whether mortgage companies cut corners on their own procedures when they moved to foreclose on people's homes, United States Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Monday.Preliminary results of the...

A LEADING private-sector body is urging the parliamentary Opposition and other interest groups to embrace the public-sector transformation process. The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), in its submission to Parliament's Public Administration and Appropriations...

When you are deciding on a name for your business, you need remember that the business name is what creates a first impression on your potential customers/clients.

THERE ARE three critical areas that will be vital for the survival of individuals and nations. These are the areas on which all eyes should be focused. This is not an individual thing, so all will have to pay keen attention to these areas...

Britain's economy grew by 0.8 per cent in the third quarter, twice as fast as expected, according to official figures released Tuesday that could calm fears of a double-dip recession.

President Rafael Correa of Ecuador has inaugurated an oil field in the Amazon jungle that he says will adhere to strict environmental standards while pumping out 13,000 barrels a day.

Mexican buildings supplies giant Cemex SAB says it lost US$86 million in the third quarter, a sharp decrease from a US$78-million gain in the same period last year.

Nestlé, the world's biggest food and drink company, said last Friday that it is launching new, healthier versions of its traditional Stouffer's meals.

Since 1929, Jamaica Producers Group has been primarily a commodity banana exporter.

QUESTION: There is much discussion taking place on retirement and pensions but I often am not able to follow because I am not familiar with many of the terms being used.

The Government spelled out on Thursday just how much the most expensive rescue of the financial crisis will end up costing American taxpayers - as much as US$259 billion for mortgage buyers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.