GraceKennedy creates new post for Wehby - Returns Oct 5 as group COO, Burton, Campbell answerable to him
GraceKennedy Limited is already rolling out the welcoming mat for Don Wehby, creating a special position for the Senator that reaffirms his status as second in command and chief lieutenant to Douglas Orane.

Special loan pool - Three moneylenders cut rates to stir business
A group of moneylenders, formed just months ago in October, are cobbling together what they hope will become a $100 million revolving pool of funds to lend at cheaper rates to...

DBJ says no to increasing loan spread, Tells credit unions to add fees instead
The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) says it has offered credit unions a compromise - adding fees to loans - that should settle differences over the interest-rate spread at which they are allowed to lend.

Training and cost for greenhouse construction
With significant losses in agriculture due to adverse weather conditions every year in Jamaica, farming with greenhouses is one way to safeguard plants and increase harvests.Those interested in greenhouse technology can receive training by signing up...

Nothing to fear from G-20 tax haven crackdown
The Group of Twenty (G-20) has spoken and Jamaica is obliged to listen.The heads of government from the 19 member countries and the European Union, representing industrial and emerging-markets from all regions of the world, met in London last week to...

Getting started in the fresh foods business
Vaughn has written in to say he has developed a detailed proposal outlining his plans to supply local hotels and fast food outlets with fresh produce - including fruits and vegetables - for their operations and restaurants.He wants to be guided as to...

Closing down a business
QUESTION: I owned and operated a small business which I eventually closed in 1995. My accountant advised the tax office of the closure. However, in error the Registrar of Companies was not notified.

Money Management: 10 secrets to wealth creation (that they're not telling you)
There are universal principles and rules which apply to wealth creation in the same way that universal principles apply to ageing and gravity, states Jason Dear, equities trading manager at First Global Financial Services...

On new cellphones, numerical buttons passe QWERTY, touch screens reign
Goodbye, numeric cellphone keypads. You're going the way of the rotary dial. Touch screens and QWERTY keyboards will take over from here.