Banana split EU, ACP bloc at trade talks
African and Caribbean countries stood in the way of a deal Sunday that would end the European Union's long-running "banana war" with Latin American nations at the World Trade Organization. The deal would benefit banana exporting nations such as Ecuador...
Ex-Google engineers introduce new search engine Cuil
Anna Patterson's last Internet search engine was so impressive that industry leader Google Inc bought the technology in 2004 to upgrade its own system.She believes her latest invention is even more valuable - only this time it's not for sale...
Sagicor Jamaica to acquire Blue Cross portfolio
Sagicor Life Jamaica Limited has confirmed that it is acquiring the health portfolio of Blue Cross of Jamaica. However, while the parties have an agreement in principle, the deal still has to face the scrutiny of regulators."We have signed an agreement,"...
Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) deepens port safety agenda
In an effort to deepen its safety agenda on Port Bustamante, the Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) recently hosted a two-day industry workshop in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS), the Ministry of Health and and Environment...
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