50 Million To Strengthen Business Environment

Senator Pearnel Charles Junior and the Youth Committee of the Jamaica National Council for UNESCO have embarked on an initiative dubbed, Speed Mentoring. Now, you might have heard of speed dating, but speed mentoring, takes the concept to a whole new level.

The Jamaica 57 Independence Grand Gala has come and gone, but many Jamaicans are still basking in the excitement. As is customary, the day’s events officially began with the arrival of the Governor General, Sir Patrick Allen who was accompanied by his wife Lady Allen. But the Governor General wasn’t the only head of state to grace the event, as this year, Jamaica welcomed President of Kenya Uhuru Kenyatta. Mr. Keynatta was there to participate in the local launch of the UN declared Decade for People of African Descent.

The Jamaica Stock Exchange comprises ordinary and preference share representing various business sectors including: banking and finance; manufacturing; retail; communications; insurance; leisure; conglomerate; services, agriculture and real estate. Overall there are 12 sectors on the market but there is one in particular that is currently being positioned for greater growth and development.