NGO Profile: Build Jamaica Foundation

Build Jamaica Foundation – A DREAM FOR A BETTER JAMAICA The OrganisationBuild Jamaica Foundation is a non- profit non- political organisation committed to restoring a sense of hope, purpose and dignity through the efforts of concerned Jamaicans at home and abroad. The Build Jamaica Foundation presents an opportunity for every Jamaican, local and overseas, to […]

GDP Outlook 2008: Venezuela Worst, Panama Best

WORST & BEST: Presidents Hugo Chavez of Venezuela and Martin Torrijos of Panama lead the worst- and best-performing economies next year, the IMF forecasts. (Photo: Panama President’s Office) Venezuela’s oil boom is coming to an end after several years of strong economic growth, the IMF predicts. BY CHRONICLE STAFF Venezuela, Latin America’s fourth-largest economy, will […]

The Sovereign Society Offshore

As if there wasn’t already enough great news flowing out of Panama… During 2006, Panama received more than US$2.4 billion from direct foreign investment. That’s more than twice that of 2005, according to the Panamanian Ministry of Trade and Industry. No doubt this will contribute to the growth of Panama’s GDP which may exceed 6% […]

In The Hands of the Potter

“And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter: so he made it again another vessel, as seemed good to the potter to make it. Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying, O house of Israel, cannot I do with you as this potter? saith […]