Snapshot of Jamaica’s Economy At The End Of April
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View ArticleJa’s Budget 2014 In A Nutshell
diGgers The National Budget for FY 2014/2015 was tabled last month in the House of Representatives by Finance Minister Dr Peter Phillips. Every year this is done around the same time but come next year...
View ArticleIMF Watch: Backing For Thwaites’ Decision To Curtail Study-Leave Privileges
Earl Jarrett, general manager of the Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS), has come out publicly to endorse Education Minister Ronald Thwaites’ decision to curtail study leave privileges currently...
View ArticleChart of the Week: Change in Total Debt vs Change in Exchange Rate
digGers it is common knowledge amongst all, big and small, here and abroad, that Jamaica land we love is a ‘Debt Ridden country. In a number of previous blogposts we have given you a in-depth...
View ArticleReggae Sumfest Playlist
Shake off the World Cup fever and get ready for some sweet, sweet music! Reggae Sumfest, ‘the Greatest Reggae Show on Earth,’ is only two days away. The festival will run from July 13 – 19 at Catherine...
View ArticleNumbers Don’t Lie or Do They? A Look At Jamaica’s Debt
diGgers The National Stock of Debt climbed to over J$1,966 million in June and is expected to continue rising based on the trend. In recent times various persons government officials, private sector...
View Article6 Things You Need to Know- September 2, 2014
Bigger Than INDECOM. A WELL-KNOWN United States civil-rights attorney who is part of the legal team representing the family of Mario Deane is contending that the issues surrounding his death are...
View ArticleRemembering Peter Tosh – The Steppin’ Razor
On September 11, 1987, Peter Tosh had just returned to the island from an overseas trip and was entertaining friends when three intruders showed up demanding money. Tragedy would ensue, as Tosh,...
View Article#NeverForget – A Look Back At 9/11
It is a scene that no one who witnessed it – in person or via the media, will soon forget: September 11, 2001 – the day America stood still. The normalcy of the typical New York day was shattered...
View ArticleFATCA Webinar – Mobile
Tune in September 16th at 10:30 AM Jamaica time for a FREE live webinar on FATCA.
View ArticlePray For Peace
This Wordless Wednesday, we look back at the prayer walk through west Kingston on Wednesday, March 27, 2013. The constituency is now in the news again, due to a recent upsurge in gang-related violence.
View ArticleEconomy Update: NIR Ends 2013 On High Note
At the end of December 2013 Jamaica’s Net International Reserves (NIR) amounted to US$1,047.83 billion. The NIR’s increase of US$212 million or 25% from US$835.69 million in November 2013, signifies...
View ArticleEconomy Update -1.8 Growth In Q2
The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is reporting that the Jamaican economy grew by 1.8 per cent in the second quarter of 2014, when compared to the similar quarter of 2013. This is the...
View ArticleCaribbean Open Data Conference Live Blog
diGJamaica.com is participating in the third Caribbean Open Data Conference. Join us as we live blog and live tweet the key points from the presentations.
View ArticleKingston Beta Live Blog
Join us as we share highlights from the presentations, panel discussions and the exciting startup pitches.
View ArticleChart of the Week: Change in Total Debt vs Change in Exchange Rate
digGers it is common knowledge amongst all, big and small, here and abroad, that Jamaica land we love is a ‘Debt Ridden country. In a number of previous blogposts we have given you a in-depth...
View Article6 Things You Need To Know Today – September 18, 2013
‘Azan Corrupt’ – OCG Slams Junior Minister For Spaldings Market Saga… Says Paulwell Interfered With Power Plant Bidding Process. Two reports prepared by Contractor General Dirk Harrison have alleged...
View ArticlePray For Peace
This Wordless Wednesday, we look back at the prayer walk through west Kingston on Wednesday, March 27, 2013. The constituency is now in the news again, due to a recent upsurge in gang-related violence.
View Article6 Things You Need To Know Today – November 20, 201
Tourism Pipe Dream – Bartlett Questions Future Of Harmony Cove Project. Harmony Cove, the much vaunted high-end tourism development, is unlikely to get off the ground this fiscal year, Oneika Miller,...
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