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Jamaica Observer: “Does regulation prevent institutional failures?”
On Wednesday evening, the Financial Services Commission (FSC) at its 10th Anniversary Investor Briefing, held at the Terra Nova Hotel, St Andrew chose as its subject of debate the question, “Does Financial Regulation Prevent Institutional Failure?”
Jamaica Observer: “Fitch expects lacklustre Jamaica growth in 2011”
JAMAICA was grouped with El Salvador, and Venezuela as countries within the region that Fitch Ratings expects will underperform, in terms of growth in 2011. What’s more, the credit ratings agency said the island nation’s heavy debt burden and weak growth prospects continues to weigh down its ratings.
Jamaica Gleaner: “Jamaican economy sheds 21,000 jobs, contracts 0.6% in Q4”
The Jamaican economy maintained its sluggish trend during the last quarter of 2010, some due to the continuing effects of Tropical Storm Nicole, as well as the continued global downturn.
Jamaica Observer: “Make Your Dreams Happen in 2011”
As another year rapidly draws to a close, it’s a perfect time to consider all the triumphs and trials that faced us in 2010. In reviewing the past, let’s celebrate our successes and learn valuable lessons from our mistakes.