Jamaica will have to “work harder” to rebuild the trust of international merchants who have discontinued online transactions with local customers, de facto information minister Robert Morgan has said.
Read more: Jamaica Must Work Harder to Rebuild Online Business Reputation
Jamaica, ranked at 76th on the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2022, was the most innovative country in the region, when compared to its Caribbean island neighbours Trinidad and Tobago and Dominican Republic. However, the country fell two places below its 2021 ranking of 74th.
Read more: Jamaica the most innovative Caribbean country — report
The Jamaica Promotions Corporation, JAMPRO, says it’s currently in the process of recruiting a new President as current Head, Diane Edwards, has given indication of stepping down from the role.
Standard and Poor’s Global Ratings, yesterday, October 5, 2022, affirmed the Government of Jamaica’s Long-Term Foreign and Local Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘B+’ with the outlook remaining Stable.
Read more: Standard and Poors Affirms Jamaica's Credit Rating at B+, Stable Future Outlook
