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More and more persons are opting to strike out on their own instead of looking for a nine to five. And those who are in gainful employment are choosing to start side hustles to help achieve financial freedom. Whatever your reason for starting a business, at some point you will need some guidance. For that purpose there’s no better to place...

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is confirming growth for the second quarter of this calendar year. We have the breakdown of figures for you on today’s edition of Going for Growth. 

Nearly a decade ago, the Government, through the Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ) entered into a joint venture agreement for the construction of homes in Bernard Lodge St Catherine. Now in 2019 the HAJ is revisiting the project which will now become one of the largest housing development in St. Catherine since the construction of Greater Portmore in 1992. Listen...

The strategy of Divestment has been an important part in the Government’s plan of boosting the efficiency of some state entities. One of the most recent examples was the move to divest the Norman Manley International Airport. Management of the facility was recently handed over to Mexican firm Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico GAP. Transport and Mining Minister Robert Montague says through continued...

Jamaica is positioning itself as the ideal outsourcing destination in the Caribbean. With more businesses outsourcing their operations abroad, more entrepreneurs are capitalizing on this lucrative opportunity. Over 36,000 Jamaicans are currently employed in the business process outsourcing sector, working in various capacities. Customer service, tech support, software engineering, accounting and many others. With that said, the country has embarked...

Decades ago in the hills of Jericho, Hanover, young Clinton was learning at the feet of his elders. It wasn’t your typical classroom setting; but Aristotle couldn’t have learned more sitting at the feet of Plato. These men were philosophers. Listen to find out why Professor Clinton Hutton has been conferred with membership in the Order of Distinction in the rank...

A Green Bond Listing is coming to the Jamaica Stock Exchange. But what exactly is a Green Bond Listing and what does it mean for the country? Find out on today’s programme. We’re Going For Growth with the lady at the helm of the Jamaica Stock Exchange, Marlene Street-Forrest.

Former United States Army General Omar Bradley once said “The nation needs men who think in terms of service to their country and not in terms of their country’s debt to them.” This quote sums up the mindset of Major Desmon Brown who has spent several decades giving service to Jamaica in the fields of transportation and sports. Listen to this...

With over forty years of experience in the Education sector,NHA Recepient 2019 Barbara Allen is a stickler for details. Raised in the rural community of Camrose in, St. James, Ms. Allen loves reading, gardening and pursuing higher education. Listen to today as we learn from this seasoned educator and nation builder.