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Recently there was an increase in the demand for foreign currency, attributed mostly to the seasonal restocking by retailers ahead of the Christmas period. This, along with the demand for portfolio transactions, spurred a drastic depreciation in the value of the Jamaican dollar despite normal daily inflows. This led to the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) take action to stabilize the currency....

For more shopping tips and to get more information on your rights as a consumer, go to cac.gov.jm or call the Consumer Affairs Commission at 876-906-5425

Have you ever stopped to think about the number of persons who cash in on the yuletide festivities each year? You probably see those seasonal vendors popping up on road sides, but several others also venture into other small businesses in the days leading up to Christmas and even into the New Year. Listen to this feature as we discuss...

A wise person once said if a window of opportunity appears don’t pull down the shade. That window of opportunity for many Jamaicans, young and old, is the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector. Over the years the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector has established itself as a viable means of employment in fields such as tele-marketing, tech support, accounting, human resource...

This Christmas, the Jamaica Fire Brigade is encouraging you to exercise due diligence as you go about your yuletide activities. Listen to this feature to learn tips on best practices for home safety.

The House of Representatives recently approved the Public Bodies Management and Accountability (Nomination, Selection and Appointment to Boards) Regulations. Listen to this edition of Going for Growth to hear when they are slated to come into effect.

Imagine the sights and sounds of Christmas – carols being sung, pepper lights, red and green decorations everywhere. Now add to that the sound of children playing, laughing and having a good time. This was the scene at the Office of the Prime Minister in St Andrew recently, where scores of children were feted. The occasion, the Prime Minister’s Annual Christmas...