Jamaica’s growth strategy — Part 1
I think the experiences of the US and Europe has shown us that the only way for us to get out of this global meltdown is to create greater growth in the economy.
Category: Local
Music earnings hit sweet note
Jamaica’s earnings from music sales and royalties increased by 41 per cent last year despite the US$1.5 million dip in regional music earnings to US$7.3 million, according to data released late March by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI).
IMF projects low growth, agrees tax reform will help Ja
IMF projects low growth, agrees tax reform will help Ja
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday projected a one per cent growth in the Jamaican economy for the next fiscal year, a widening of the country’s current account deficits and an increase in the public debt.
IMF Pleased With St Kitts Progress
While the central bank predicted at the start of 2012 that new technology might have an impact on remittance flows, such as the Zoompass Wallet, local companies say the absence of an approved policy on mobile money is likely to leave Jamaica far behind in the more efficient digital transactions arena.