Managing Director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange, Dr. Marlene Street Forrest, is welcoming news of a feasibility study exploring the potential of a regional stock exchange for the Caribbean. The study was commissioned by the CARICOM Private Sector Organization, CPSO. CPSO has awarded the contract for the study to leading accounting and auditing firm, Price […]

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At least two public commentators have given Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness’ General Election announcement speech high marks. Ronaldinho McLean believes the Prime Ministers message of relatability will resonate with significant sections of the electorate. In announcing the election date for September 3, the Prime Minister used the rally in Halfway Tree Square to hammer […]

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The People’s National Party, has postponed its parish meeting in Cross Roads, St Andrew amid concerns about public safety and possible confrontations with supporters of the governing Jamaica Labour Party, JLP. The JLP has planned a mass rally for Half-Way Tree on Sunday. In announcing the postponement, PNP President Mark Golding appealed for national unity […]

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West Portland member of parliament, Daryl Vaz, has condemned the opposition leader, Mark Golding, for allowing a two time convicted felon to bring remarks on his behalf at the Independence Day Parade in Port Antonio Square in the parish. Vaz is referring to Isat Buchanan, the People’s National Party’s presumptive candidate for East Portland in […]

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness, addresses the commissioning ceremony for a US$8 million Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Cogeneration Plant at Best Dressed Chicken in Spring Village, St. Catherine, on Tuesday (August 5). (Adrian Walker/JIS) Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness, says negotiations with the Jamaica Public Service Company, JPS, over a new electricity licence have begun. He gave the […]

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Jamaica is the Caribbean nation with the second-highest visa overstay rate among business or pleasure visitors to the United States. That’s according to the Customs and Border Protection Entry/Exit Overstay Report 2023 published by the US Department for Homeland Security. The report is again being highlighted as the Trump Administration is set to put in […]

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At least two attorneys are cautiously optimistic that Jamaica will not be placed on a list of countries whose nationals will be required to pay a visa application bond when travelling to the United States for business or leisure. Under the new policy, visa applicants from countries with high overstay rates may be required to […]

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The U.S. State Department is preparing a controversial 12-month visa bond pilot programme that could affect foreign nationals, potentially including Jamaicans who are applying for temporary business or tourism visas, B-1 B-2. Under the new policy, visa applicants from countries with high overstay rates may be required to post a refundable bond of five to […]

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Prominent constitutional attorney, Dr. Lloyd Barnett, has renewed his call for Jamaica to decisively move away from the British monarchy. He described the current constitutional arrangement as inconsistent with the nation’s identity, aspirations, and dignity, having endured for more than 60 years of independence. In a statement echoing both poetic conviction and legal urgency, Dr. […]

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Managing director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange, Dr. Marlene Street Forrest, says she’s not opposed to greater integration of the various stock exchanges across the region. This follows calls for a regional stock exchange as a solution to the potential liquidity vulnerabilities faced by the smaller country-based markets. Speaking with Nationwide News, Dr. Street Forrest […]

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