One initiative which the Government is moving to introduce as part of efforts to boost financial inclusion in Jamaica is Agent Banking. We explore agent banking on today’s edition of Going for Growth.
The Government is committed to developing the nation’s most valuable asset, its people. For the 2017/2018 financial year, several initiatives will be implemented to do just that.
The JBDC points out that research is being conducted on the viability of pimento oil. Coconut oil is being used more and more in the manufacturing industry, particularly in cosmetics. There is also local and international demand for castor oil.
One government entity working to ensure Jamaica’s business environment operates both efficiently and effectively is the National Competitiveness Council,
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