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Jamaica’s credit ratings hold despite Melissa - Jamaica Observer (opens the original)
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JAMAICA’S credit ratings have remained stable despite the economic damage caused by Hurricane Melissa last October, a development that could help the Government maintain access to financing as it rebuilds the country. Finance Minister Fayval Williams announced at a recent post-Cabinet briefing that S&P Global currently rates Jamaica BB, Fitch BB- and Moody’s Ba3. While the ratings differ slightly, all three agencies have maintained stable outlooks for Jamaica. For the average Jamaican, the signi
Saffron Maxwell transforms the Jamaican crocus bag - Jamaica Observer (opens the original)
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The Jamaican crocus bag has long been associated with agriculture and the rough work of transporting produce, but fashion designer Saffron Maxwell is giving the humble material a new identity, turning it into elegant, handcrafted statement pieces. Maxwell, founder and creative director of her namesake brand, has built her designs around Jamaican culture and heritage, using crocus-bag material to create bags for the resort and lifestyle markets. “It’s just transforming these pieces that have been
Beyond the cheque, how will you pay? - Jamaica Observer (opens the original)
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The countdown to a cheque-free Jamaica has begun, and customers will increasingly have to navigate a wider range of electronic payment options as the paper-based system is phased out. For customers already using banking and digital payment services, the transition may mean choosing between Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfers, Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS), bank transfers, debit and prepaid cards, digital wallets, and other approved payment services. “The best option depends on the amoun
Envelope saving: Does it really work? - Jamaica Observer (opens the original)
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FOR years, the advice around keeping cash at home has been clear: it can leave your money vulnerable to theft, loss or the temptation to spend it. Yet the envelope savings challenge asks people to do something that appears to run counter to that advice: physically set aside cash and watch their savings build. So, can the envelope method actually work, and if it does, should the money stay in the envelope? The answer may depend less on the envelope itself and more on what it is designed to achiev
Before you buy that car, count the cost - Jamaica Observer (opens the original)
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THE easiest part of owning a car may be buying it. The harder part is keeping it. Against the backdrop of vehicle repossessions, financial and automotive professionals are urging consumers to look beyond whether they can afford to secure a car loan and ask a more important question: Can they afford to keep the vehicle? “Many consumers choose vehicles that are beyond their budget or select models with high maintenance costs, expensive or hard-to-source parts, and limited servicing options,” said
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