First Global Bank Marks 25 Years With $2.5M Gift to Hurricane-Affected Schools
As First Global Bank (FGB) marks 25 years of service to Jamaica, the financial institution is using the milestone to invest in education and community recovery, donating $2.5 million to two schools severely affected by Hurricane Melissa.
5,000 Farmers to Benefit from $50M Insurance Protection Ahead of Hurricane Season
With the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season set to begin on June 1, thousands of Jamaican
farmers are being placed on firmer footing through a $50-million protection injection
aimed at strengthening the agriculture sector’s ability to withstand extreme weather
shocks.
Before the Office Wakes: The Quiet Excellence of Sheldon Dixon
At 6:30 a.m. each workday, before most offices find their rhythm, Sheldon Dixon is already at his desk.
By then, his day has already begun, lifting the heavy tasks, no doubt. Having been at the gym since 4:30 a.m., he’s sharpened his focus and mapped out his day. In an evolving business where speed, accuracy and judgement matter, that early start is not performative. It is a practical and true discipline in motion.
“Insurers and Pension funds Must become Engines of National Growth, Not Just safety Nets” — GK Financial Group CEO
GraceKennedy Financial Group (GKFG) CEO Steven Whittingham is charging local insurance industry leaders stating that pooled capital sitting in insurance and pension funds are Jamaica’s most underused tool for economic transformation and calls for urgent action on five fronts.
5 Ways to Protect the Fruits of Your Labour
I As Jamaicans prepare to roll up their sleeves and beautify their communities this coming Labour Day, Tammara Glaves-Hucey, Managing Director of GK General Insurance and Key Insurance at the GraceKennedy Financial Group (GKFG), is calling on Jamaicans to exercise another form of protection by making sure the property they have worked so hard to build is properly insured.
GraceKennedy Digital Factory Engages Code Queens in Hands-On Tech Experience Ahead of Girls in ICT Day
In the lead-up to International Girls in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Day on April 23, GraceKennedy’s (GK) Digital Factory hosted twenty-three (23) young female students from schools across the corporate area for an interactive, hands-on experience in building digital solutions – from concept to launch.
JCC and GK Capital to Reveal First Quarter 2026 Confidence Indices Amidst Strategic Shift Toward Tourism-Driven Growth
The Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC), in collaboration with GK Capital Management, will host the release of its 1st Quarter 2026 Business and Consumer Confidence Indices on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The theme, “Financing Jamaica’s Future: How Tourism Performance Shapes Business & Consumer Financial Confidence,” will provide a critical barometer of the national economic sentiment following a period of significant recovery and infrastructure development
The Power of the Purse – How Jamaican Women Can Maximise Wealth
For many Jamaican women, money management is not just about budgeting for themselves.
It is about stretching one income across multiple responsibilities: helping family, managing children, building a career, and running a side hustle. When you add living costs, unpredictable weather, plus other social factors, it can start to feel like you are always catching up instead of getting ahead.
Hydel’s Road to CHAMPS: GK One Helps Schools Rally Support Through New Donation Feature
Just weeks before the start of the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys’ and Girls’ Championships (CHAMPS), one of Jamaica’s most elite track and field programmes faced a heartbreaking decision.
10 Tax Terms Every Woman-Led Business Owner Should Know
For many Jamaican women, being a boss is part and parcel of being a lady.
However, when running micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), tax season can feel like a yearly test of endurance. Data reveals that Jamaica boasts over 165,000 female-owned businesses, with many often wearing multiple hats: managing customers, staff, suppliers, family, and cash flow, so filing your deadlines while dealing with unfamiliar tax language can become very overwhelming.
