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The Government of Jamaica recently signed an agreement with USAID on disaster risk reduction and financing. The US$5 million (J$687 million) will go towards developing Jamaica’s Disaster Risk Finance Policy.

Managing Director of MPC Caribbean Clean Energy, David Delaire, discusses their upcoming rights issue, and prospects for renewable energy in Jamaica. And THE ANALYSTS weigh in on Mailpac's upcoming IPO, as well as the Jamaican dollar passing $140 to US$1

Jamaican e-commerce and shipping company, Mailpac, is planning the biggest IPO in the history of the Jamaica Stock Exchange's Junior Market.  Here's what we know so far.

What's the big deal about Juliet Holness describing her husband's body as "tight and firm".  If anyone has the right to comment on the Prime Minister's body, it's his wife!  Sex appeal has been a part of politics for decades.

Cash flow management is critical to a company's management.  Managing Director of Elizabeth Sloane, Melanie Wynter, is back with some more tips.

American rapper, Kanye West, came off as genuine in his "Sunday Service" gospel concert at Emancipation Park in Kingston, Jamaica. Traditional churches should take a page from this unlikely prophet, on how to reach people and authentically impact lives.

JMMB is offering up to 325 million additional shares to the public via the Jamaica Stock Exchange and the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange. It's widely believed they're raising funds towards their 22% purchase of New Sagicor.  I find out more about the offer from JMMB's Chief Investment Officer, Damion Brown, and Karl Townsend, Chief Country Officer, Capital Markets Unit for Jamaica.

I was shocked to learn that the majority of women diagnosed with breast cancer have had no family history of the disease! Do your regular breast self examinations and get your annual mammograms as soon as you hit 40.

With interest rates in Jamaica at record lows, now is the time for small and medium businesses to raise capital using debt or equity.  But many are unable to access capital due to poor accounting and bookkeeping.  Managing Director of Elizabeth Sloane, Melanie Wynter, shares some advice on what investors and lenders are looking for.

The Jamaica Stock Exchange recently launched its Manufacturing and Distribution Index.  I explain what is an index and how it's useful.

The arrest of former Education Minister, Ruel Reid, on corruption charges is one of only a handful of times a government minister or former minister has been arrested for corruption in Jamaica. But many people are cynical that anything will actually come out of it.

Poor customer service is one of the biggest complaints about Jamaican businesses. Lecturer at the Heart Trust/National Training Academy, Erika Heslop Martin, offers tips to improve your business's customer service.

Did you know that under Jamaican law, boys and men can't be raped?  The only offenses a man who rapes another man or a boy can be charged with, are either buggery and/or grevious sexual assault, which carry lesser penalties than rape. The refusal to change, or even recommend that this law be changed, leaves half of our population without justice.

The government of Jamaica is planning to sell Trans Jamaica Highway to the public via the stock exchange by the end of this year. The details aren't known yet, but here's what I know so far...

Entrepreneurship Lecturer at Heart Trust/NTA, Erika Heslop Martin, shares her tips on how to monetize your creative work.

What are stocks and how do I make money from investing on the stock market?  An introduction to the basics of investing.

Managing Director of MH & Co. Attorneys at Law, Matthew Hogarth, is back with more tips to manage risk in your business.  In this episode, he addresses loss of key personnel, data security, and management of capital and cash flow.

PROVEN Investments is selling half of its stake in the micro finance firm, Access Financial Service, to the public.  Here are the details. ... Also, an update on QWI's Initial Public Offer.

Commercial lawyer, Matthew Hogarth, shares his tips for small and medium enterprises to reduce their risk. These include: -Having a proper legal structure -Having a business plan -Planning for competition

QWI Investments Initial Public Offer opens today.  Who are they and how are they different from any other investment firm or managed fund?  Should you trust them with your money?

Leadership and mentorship coach, Cathy Goodall, gives more tips for becoming a better leader, such as self reflection and seeking feedback from subordinates.

1. Have multiple income streams 2. Learn to delay gratification 3. Be patient! 4. Have an accountability partner 5. Pay yourself first!

The Reggae Girlz are demanding 100% of all monies owed to them by the Jamaica Football Federation before they participate in any practice or official matches for their upcoming Olympic qualifier. Once again, the historic Reggae Girlz team has been utterly disrespected. We need to do better by them!

Acting Director of the Tax Policy Division at the Ministry of Finance, Madge Ramsey, explains.

Leadership and mentorship coach, Cathy Goodall, shares her tips on becoming a better leader.