Flow slashes rates - Revs up competition in landline service
The competition in Jamaica's landline telecommunications market is set to intensify as newcomer Flow seeks to grow its customer base by significantly slashing rates in an area dominated by the former telecommunications monopoly, Cable and Wireless Jamaica (C&WJ).
Major 'financial hurricanes' approaching, overseas and locally
The financial crisis that began in sub-prime mortgages - mortgage lending to high-risk borrowers in the United States - is now spreading to other sectors, and across the globe in what looks like an emerging global credit crunch.
The battle for hearts and minds (Part II)
Question: In last Sunday's Gleaner you advised readers that whatever the rates charged, cancellation of perils insurance was "not an option." To underline the point you posed the question: "Why is it that in some countries, for example, Switzerland, perils insurance is compulsory?"
Interest in forex trading grows in Jamaica
Interest in trading foreign exchange internationally is becoming increasingly widespread in Jamaica. This was evident from the huge turnout at the recently held 'Jamaica Forex Expo' launched by the Market Traders Institute (MTI), at the Courtleigh Business Auditorium in New Kingston.
Economic strategy and reality
Now that the People's National Party (PNP) and the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) have published their manifestos and had their debates, we are in a better position to evaluate their economic policies. After some examination, I find the approach of bothparties questionable.
Manifestos lack solution to grow Jamaica's economy
Notwithstanding the significant expansion of a few sectors (telecommunications, tourism, retail) over the last few years, the Jamaican economy has not experienced sustained growth across many decades and various governments.
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