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How would you like to get a piece of the $5 billion pie offered to businesses under the Government's new SERVE programme? Yes, you heard right, small businesses struggling to make ends meet can now benefit from this initiative if qualified. Our guest today is Dr. Norman Dunn, Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce.

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Now you can get your food and medicine delivered to your home up until midnight - that’s well past curfew! But only if you live in Portmore for now. The pilot phase of the E- Commerce National Delivery System, ENDS, has started, with hopes for an islandwide expansion soon. We’ll find out more about ‘ENDS’ from Country Manager at WiPay Jamaica, Kibwe McGann and CEO of t TECH and Spokesperson for ENDS, Chris Reckord.

THE ANALYSTS weigh in on the latest market developments…. Fesco IPO is back out…

Ciboney is back in the news… Stressed out Jamaicans are smoking more cigarettes… and on the US markets, toothpaste sales are up.  Is the vaccine making people smile more? We’ll discuss.

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Can you believe that it has been over a year since we first recorded our first COVID-19 case in Jamaica. A whole lot has changed in a year, such as the Jamaica Stock Exchange that was recognized as the world’s best stock exchange in 2019  became the world’s worst stock exchange in 2020. Financially, the Jamaican economy was in for it. Tourism, one of Jamaica’s biggest foreign exchange earners was significantly affected and entertainment, the driving force between Jamaica’s rich cultural history, also took a dramatic beating. We’ll reflect on the year that was COVID-19.

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After years of corruption plaguing the National Solid Waste Management, NSMA, things have finally seemed to take a turn for the better at the government run institution. In 2019, the NSWMA copped the award for most improved body at the Corporate Governance Awards ceremony. Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management, Audley Gordon, tells us What’s in it for me?

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After more than 20 years of strong growth in net profits, Sagicor Group Jamaica is reporting a 12 percent decline. But it’s not all bad news. We’ll speak about Sagicor’s latest results and their plans for 2021 with President and CEO, Christopher Zacca.

And later, THE ANALYSTS weigh in on the latest market developments….  Indies Pharma has continued to record steady growth in its first quarter ended January 31 2021. And The LAB’s revenue is up nearly 40-percent for its first quarter. We’ll discuss.

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Easter 2021 has been cancelled! Sorry guys. Brogad (Prime Minister Andrew Holness) came through with the whip!  The main change is the weekend lockdowns which start Friday, March 26.  During the week, the curfew will still be from 8pm to 5am. Here’s a breakdown of all the new measures and what it will mean for business and your money!

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When the going gets tough, the business owner needs to get tougher. The burden of recovery is not only carried by the help of financial institutions or the government.  Mark Tracey, Project Executive for the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica’s Access to Finance for SME Project, appeared on #MoneyMovesJa and told us how the business owner can play a role in fortifying his/her business in tough financial times.

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Digital Jamaican dollars will be tested as early as next year!  Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke has announced that they’ll be piloting a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in 2022.  How will it work? Is it safe? And will Jamaicans even go for it? We’ll explore with Governor of the Bank of Jamaica, Richard  Byles, and Chief Business Development Officer at Bitt Inc, the company which pioneered the concept, Simon Chantry.

And later, THE ANALYSTS weigh in on the latest market developments….  We’ll discuss highlights from this year’s budget debate… Ciboney’s dramatic fall... Grace Kennedy’s latest acquisition… and Guardian’s upcoming move to cross-list on the Jamaica Stock Exchange.

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Jamaica’s budget for 2021/22 features no new taxes, the abolition of the Customs Administration Fee (CAF) for exports worth US$500 or less, vaccination incentives, and road works. However, the duty-free limit for imports remains at US$50 (womp womp).

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