By Alecia Smith-Edwards JIS Writer KINGSTON, Jamaica May 13 (JIS) — The government is exploring the introduction of an entrepreneurship curriculum in schools, in a bid to foster innovation among students. Making the announcement, Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and ...
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By Carla Hindman Director Financial Education, Visa Canada T’is the season for tax refunds! Tax refunds are issued when more tax has been withheld from your paycheque than needed. According to a recent TD Canada Trust survey, six in 10 ...
Read More »Checklist For Newcomers Who Are Entering The Workforce
Employment opportunities for newcomers to Canada are as diverse as the Canadian landscape. Manufacturing, natural resources, government, financial, and professional designations are just a few of the employment sectors to choose from. “Immigrants can sometimes face unique challenges when looking ...
Read More »T&T’s Republic Bank Seeking To Buy Out Branch In Grenada
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, May 3, (CMC) – Republic Financial Holdings Ltd. is seeking to buy out Republic Bank (Grenada) Ltd., according to a notice posted on the Trinidad and Tobago Stock Exchange. Republic, which already has 51 per cent shareholding ...
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Did you know that a 2009 Department of Justice report found that over 85 percent of people surveyed did not seek help when facing a legal problem? Don’t let this happen to you. The Law Society of Upper Canada offers ...
Read More »Michael Lee-Chin Appointed To Head Up Jamaica Government’s New Economic Growth Council
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Apr. 28, (CMC) – Business magnate, investor and philanthropist, Michael Lee Chin, has been appointed head of the Economic Growth Council, established to advise the government on a framework of proposed initiatives that are expected to yield economic ...
Read More »St. Lucia’s Private Sector Calls For Dialogue On High Unemployment Rate
CASTRIES, St. Lucia Apr. 28, (CMC) — The St. Lucia business community has expressed concern about the rate of unemployment, especially among the youth, and has called for national dialogue on the matter. Unemployment currently stands at 25 per cent ...
Read More »IMF Says Economic Slowdown In The Caribbean Continues
MEXICO CITY, Mexico Apr. 28, (CMC) – As the global recovery continues to struggle to gain its footing, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) says growth in Latin America and the Caribbean has been marked down further, and is likely to ...
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By Carla Hindman Director Financial Education, Visa Canada Anyone who’s graduated from college or university understands the relief of leaving behind years of cramming for exams and living on dorm food. With the next chapter of their lives about to ...
Read More »Save Money: Educate Yourself About Auto Insurance!
(NC) Changes coming to the auto insurance system in Ontario will give you the chance to save money. But in order to do so without compromising your individual coverage needs, you have to understand how your auto insurance would cover ...
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