How do I achieve financial freedom?
MANY OF us ask ourselves this question every day. We even dream of the day when we become financially liberated. What many of us fail to realise is that the answer to achieving financial freedom is through sound financial planning. It is important to...

Golding proposes economic platform to give people a chance
IN A budget speech entitled 'Justice, Liberty Prosperity', Opposition Leader Bruce Golding addressed the dichotomy raised by the Prime Minister between balancing the books and balancing people's lives. He argued that due to the need for the...

Looking at the Canadian Investment Fund
IN RECENT articles, I have attempted to articulate the benefits and risks associated with investing in mutual funds, and how mutual funds can enable average investors to accomplish many of their financial dreams.

A 'Mutual Advantage'
"To create lasting wealth for the future, you want to invest your money in investment tools that will successfully create wealth for the future. Good solid investments that you stick with for the long term are your best bet for creating...

EC nears agreement for Caribbean funds
THE LONG battle over the amount of money the European Commission (EC) will make available for restructuring the Caribbean sugar industry is slowly drawing to a close. Notwithstanding, a second and just as vital new front may be opening.

AIC, Carib region get financing
THE BOARD of directors of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) has approved up to US$80 million in financing to support the establishment of a private equity investment fund that could ultimately invest as much as US$250 million in...

Education Key to economic sustainability
JAMAICA CAN achieve economic sustainability but first it must invest in education and small and medium businesses.