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List Of Companies Of Jamaica
Jamaica is an island country situated in the Caribbean Sea, consisting of the third-largest island of the Greater Antilles. Jamaica is a mixed economy with both state enterprises and private sector businesses. Major sectors of the Jamaican economy include agriculture, mining, manufacturing, tourism, and financial and insurance services. Tourism and mining are the leading earners of foreign exchange. Half the Jamaican economy relies on services, with half of its income coming from services such as tourism. An estimated 1.3 million foreign tourists visit Jamaica every year. Smh.com.au. 12 July 2003. Notable firms This list includes notable with primary ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamaica (orthographic Projection)
Jamaica (; , ) is an island country situated in the Caribbean Sea. Spanning in area, it is the third largest after Cuba and of the Greater Antilles and the Caribbean. Jamaica lies about south of Cuba, and west of Hispaniola (the island containing the countries of Haiti and the Dominican Republic); the British Overseas Territory of the Cayman Islands lies to the north-west. Originally inhabited by the indigenous Taíno peoples, the island came under Spanish rule following the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1494. Many of the indigenous people either were killed or died of diseases, after which the Spanish brought large numbers of African slaves to Jamaica as labourers. The island remained a possession of Spain until 1655, under the name Santiago, when England (later Great Britain) conquered it and named it ''Jamaica''. It became an important part of the colonial British West Indies. Under Britain's colonial rule, Jamaica became a leading sugar exporter, with a plantatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kingston, Jamaica
Kingston is the capital and largest city of Jamaica, located on the southeastern coast of the island. It faces a natural harbour protected by the Palisadoes, a long sand spit which connects the town of Port Royal and the Norman Manley International Airport to the rest of the island. In the Americas, Kingston is the largest predominantly English-speaking city in the Caribbean. The local government bodies of the parishes of Kingston and Saint Andrew were amalgamated by the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation Act of 1923, to form the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC). Greater Kingston, or the "Corporate Area" refers to those areas under the KSAC; however, it does not solely refer to Kingston Parish, which only consists of the old downtown and Port Royal. Kingston Parish had a population of 89,057, and St. Andrew Parish had a population of 573,369 in 2011 Kingston is only bordered by Saint Andrew to the east, west and north. The geographical border for the parish of K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GraceKennedy
GraceKennedy Limited is one of the Caribbean's largest conglomerates, with several diversified companies in the Caribbean, Europe and North America. Group members The group includes: * Banking and financial services ** First Global Bank Limited ** First Global Financial Services Limited ** FG Funds Management (Cayman) Limited ** First Global Trinidad & Tobago Limited (formerly One1 Financial Limited) ** Signia Financial Group Incorporated * Remittances ** GraceKennedy Remittance Services Limited ** GraceKennedy Remittance Services (United States) Incorporated ** GraceKennedy Remittance Services (Trinidad & Tobago) Limited ** GraceKennedy Remittance Services (Guyana) Limited * Insurance (life and general) ** Allied Insurance Brokers Limited ** GK General (Eastern Caribbean) Insurance Company Limited ** First Global Insurance Brokers Limited ** GK General Insurance Company Limited ** Trident Insurance Company Limited * Manufacturing, retail and distribution ** Dairy Industries ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gleaner Company
The Gleaner Company Ltd. is a newspaper publishing enterprise in Jamaica. Established in 1834 by Joshua and Jacob De Cordova, the company's primary product is ''The Gleaner'', a morning broadsheet published six days each week. It also publishes a Sunday paper, the ''Sunday Gleaner'', and an evening tabloid, ''The Star''. Overseas weekly editions are published in Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States. The paper was known as ''The Daily Gleaner'' until 1992. The company is headquartered in Kingston, Jamaica, Kingston, Jamaica. Overview The Gleaner Company Limited is a Jamaica-based newspaper company. The principal activities of the company and its subsidiaries are the publication and printing of newspapers and radio broadcasting. The company's subsidiaries include Independent Radio Company Limited (IRC)- Power 106 and Music 99 FM, Gleaner Online Limited, Creek Investments Limited, Selectco Publications Limited, GV Media Group Limited and The Gleaner Company (Canada) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fly Jamaica Airways
Fly Jamaica Airways was a Jamaican airline headquartered in Kingston, Jamaica. The airline's main hub was based in Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, Jamaica. The airline mainly offered routes to North America. On 31 March 2019, Fly Jamaica Airways suspended operations and made all employee positions redundant due to the lack of aircraft. The airline had been trying to recover after one of its aircraft experienced a runway excursion at Guyana's Cheddi Jagan International Airport in November 2018. The company slogan was ''One Team, One Dream.'' History Fly Jamaica Airways was formed by the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Guyana-born Paul Ronald Reece, Mrs. Roxanne Reece and three Jamaican shareholders including Captain Lloyd Tai and Mrs. Christine Steele and Mrs. Shaun Lawson-Laing. Captain Reece is also the owner of Wings Aviation Ltd, based in Guyana, which owns and operates Cessna aircraft in the interior of Guyana. Fly Jamaica Airways was certified by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dolphin Cove Jamaica
Dolphin Cove Jamaica is a marine attraction in Jamaica at which guests can swim and interact with dolphins, sharks, and stingrays in their natural environment. Visitors may also interact with other species including iguanas, snakes and a variety of birds as well as other marine creatures in the Jungle Trail Walk. Dolphin Cove has been the recipient of many awards. The company operates three facilities on the island: Ocho Rios Ocho Rios (Spanish for "Eight Rivers") is a town in the parish of Saint Ann on the north coast of Jamaica, and is more widely referred to as ''Ochi'' by locals. Beginning as a sleepy fishing village, Ocho Rios has seen explosive growth in the ..., Montego Bay, and Lucea, which is claimed to be the largest natural dolphin lagoon in the world. History When it opened in 2001, Dolphin Cove Ocho Rios was the first attraction of its kind in Jamaica. The second park opened in Montego Bay in 2005 at the Half Moon Resort and is reserved for guests of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Digicel
Digicel is a Jamaican and Caribbean mobile phone network and home entertainment provider operating in 33 markets worldwide. Digicel has operated in several countries, including Guyana, Fiji, Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago, St. Lucia, Suriname, and Jamaica. History Digicel was founded in 2001 by Irish entrepreneur Denis O'Brien. The company launched in April 2001 in Jamaica. In March 2003, Digicel expanded to St. Lucia and St. Vincent. In 2005, Digicel purchased Cingular Wireless’ Caribbean and Bermudan operations. In April 2006, Digicel launched its services in Trinidad and Tobago. In May 2006, Digicel began operations in Haïti. Between 2006 and 2008, Digicel expanded into the Central American mainland, as well as the Pacific. In September 2006, it acquired an unrelated mobile phone provider: Digicel Holdings in El Salvador. In 2007, Digicel acquired U*Mobile in Guyana, and launched in Suriname in December. OUR court rulings In April 2002, Digicel received permission from Ja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Desnoes & Geddes
Desnoes and Geddes Limited (D&G) is a Jamaican brewer and beverage producer. It was formed in 1918 by Eugene Peter Desnoes and Thomas Hargreaves Geddes who combined their two shops into one business. Products D&G produces one of Jamaica's best-known exports, Red Stripe beer, and also exports Old Jamaica Ginger Beer. It brews other malt beverages for the local market under the brand names Red Stripe Light, Dragon Stout, Malta (nonalcoholic), Smirnoff Ice, Guinness, and Heineken. Dragon Stout Dragon was introduced in 1920. Its brewing process utilises a Grade A two-row European malt, caramel, roasted malt and dark brown sugar. Ownership Only a small portion of D&G's shares are publicly traded. From 1993 until autumn 2015, Guinness and Smirnoff owner Diageo owned a controlling stake in the company. In October 2015, Dutch brewer Heineken acquired Diageo's stake taking its stake to 73.3%. It stated it would launch a full bid for the shares it did not own. D&G also made soft drink ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CGM Gallagher
The CGM Gallagher Group is the Caribbean's largest insurance broker. It has offices in Jamaica, Barbados, St. Vincent and St. Lucia. In the Eastern Caribbean, CGM Insurance Brokers was the name of the insurance broking company which began in Barbados in 1980 out of the Willis Agency. CGM began in Jamaica in 1971 as International Insurance Brokers Limited (IIB) evolving out of a partnership between the ICD Group, BNS and Hogg Robinson & Gardner Mountain Limited (Lloyds Brokers). In 2004, CGM Insurance Brokers out of Barbados and IIB Jamaica merged to create the CGM Group with sole focus on commercial insurance segments. The majority of the Group’s shares are held by Jamaica-based ICD Group. A year after the Barbados/Jamaica merger, the CGM Group established CGM Insurance Brokers St. Vincent Limited, which is now the largest brokerage in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. In 2007, Arthur J. Gallagher partnered with the Group to create the CGM Gallagher Group. Soon after, CGM Gallagh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Marley Museum
The Bob Marley Museum is a museum in Kingston, Jamaica, dedicated to the reggae musician Bob Marley. The museum is located at 56 Hope Road, Kingston, and is Bob Marley's former place of residence. It was home to the Tuff Gong reggae record label which was founded by The Wailers in 1970. In 1976, it was the site of a failed assassination attempt on Bob Marley. There is a song called "56 Hope Road" from the album ''In the Pursuit of Leisure'' by Sugar Ray featuring Shaggy.popular for tourists. See also * List of music museums This worldwide list of music museums encompasses past and present museums that focus on musicians, musical instruments or other musical subjects. Argentina * – Mina Clavero * Academia Nacional del Tango de la República Argentina – Buenos ... References External linksAerial view Buildings and structures in Kingston, Jamaica Historic house museums in Jamaica Biographical museums in North America Music museums Tourist attractions in Kings ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ocho Rios
Ocho Rios (Spanish for "Eight Rivers") is a town in the parish of Saint Ann on the north coast of Jamaica, and is more widely referred to as ''Ochi'' by locals. Beginning as a sleepy fishing village, Ocho Rios has seen explosive growth in the last decade to become a popular tourist destination featuring duty-free shopping, a cruise-ship terminal, world-renowned tourist attractions and several beaches and acclaimed resorts. In addition to being a port of call for cruise ships, Ocho Rios also hosts cargo ships at the Reynolds Pier for the exportation of sugar, limestone, and in the past, bauxite. The estimated population of the town in 2011 was 16,671, which is nearly 10% of the total population of St. Ann. The town is served by both Sangster International Airport (97 km west of Ocho Rios) and Ian Fleming International Airport (17 km east of Ocho Rios). Scuba diving and other water sports are offered in the town's vicinity. The name "Ocho Rios" is a possible misnomer, as there a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beaches Resorts
Beaches Resorts is an operator of all-inclusive resorts for couples & families in the Caribbean, founded in 1997. Beaches Resorts and Sandals Resorts are part of Sandals Resorts International (SRI) which is a parent company to five resort brands across seven countries. Locations The locations operated by Beaches Resorts are: *Beaches Negril *Beaches Ocho Rios *Beaches Turks & Caicos There is another Beaches Resort scheduled to be built on the site of the former Buccament Bay Resort in Buccament Bay, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines. Leadership Gordon "Butch" Stewart, Chairman and Founder: Gordon “Butch” Stewart was the businessperson who founded and owned Beaches Resorts. Adam Stewart, Executive Chairman: Adam Stewart is the son of Gordon “Butch” Stewart and is the Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International (SRI). Gebhard Rainer, CEO: Appointed CEO in March 2018, Rainer's appointment marks the first time a non-family member has held the post. He is respo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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