Jamaicans Got Elevated with JMMB
Jamaica Money Market Brokers (JMMB) hosted the second staging of their financial empowerment event series Elevate 2.0 on Friday, January 17th and Saturday, January 18th, 2020. According to Kerry-Ann Stimpson, chief marketing officer at JMMB Group, in an article, the purpose of the series was to empower persons to “take their goal planning and achievement to…
Read MoreBig Things Coming to St. Ann, Jamaica
Named the #1 resort Parish in the island recently, St. Ann has managed to keep crime stable, with last year being a record low of the Garden Parish. Mayor, Michael Belnavis recently discussed on the understanding that all stakeholders have. He stated they “have come together and taken the parish as one”. There is a…
Read More2019 had its fair share of moments in the business world. Here are some significant periods throughout the year: >The Yo-Yo of the Dollar For Jamaicans who earn in the local currency and shop overseas there were periods that caused great distress due to the instability of the exchange rate. According to tradingeconomics.com, the Jamaican…
Read MoreTufton Demands Value For Money Following the signing of three-years security contracts valued at $1.4 billion, Health Minister, Christopher Tufton implores contract awardees to ensure only the “cream of the crop” is dispatched at health facilities. Contracts were signed on Friday with five security companies and the Ministry of Health South East Region Health Authority (SERHA).Security measures…
Read MoreThis week’s amount is JMD$5,000!!!!!!!! Jamaica Live Giveaway!! After all the spending that Christmas brings, we know January can feel like it has 90 days! But have no fear, Jamaica Live is here! As our holiday gift to you for supporting us throughout 2019- we welcome 2020 with a little help with the groceries. Every week…
Read MoreOverpriced or Over Your Budget? The holidays are upon us once again and is usually filled with families, friends, parties and expenses. During this period there are tonnes of events vying for your attention and your money. With all that you have to spend on at Christmas time, it is probably hard to decide which…
Read MoreAccording to The Gleaner, the United States Ambassador Donald Tapia on his visit to Jamaica in August warns the Andrew Holness government about it’s business dealings with the Chinese. United States Ambassador Donald Tapia The Gleaner- Tapia has urged the Government to be wary of China’s deepening footprint in Jamaica, citing the Asian country’s lavish investment pitch…
Read MoreShaggy said is he very disappointed and saddened by the Gleaner Headline stating ‘Busta’ Still Waiting – Hospital Yet To Benefit From $100m Raised At 2018 Shaggy And Friends Charity Concert According to The Gleaner article dating November 3rd:“Almost two years after the successful staging of the biennial Shaggy and Friends concert, the Bustamante Hospital for Children…
Read MoreMinister of Health Christopher Tufton is concerned about the number of Jamaicans being affected by some form of kidney disease. According to the Minister, up to 150,000 Jamaicans are afflicted. Some cases includes those in the early stages of the disease, and in some instances at the end stage when dialysis is required. According to Loop…
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