The Eighth Wonder Of The World
Albert Einstein is often credited with calling compound interest the “eighth wonder of the world.” While the accuracy of this quote is debatable, the concept it encapsulates is undeniable: the power …
Happy Emancipation Day
A people without knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots
Encouraging Women in Non-Traditional Technical and Vocational Careers
The Problem It is frequently observed that in Jamaica, many households are headed by females while low-wages and part-time employment make it difficult for some of these women to support their …
Mindset For The Stock Market
The stock market can be a powerful tool for building wealth over time, but it is important to remember that it is not a get-rich-quick scheme. There will be ups and …
Entering the Jamaican Stock Market
The Jamaican Stock Exchange (JSE) beckons with the promise of growth and participation in a dynamic economy. For those considering a foray into this market, understanding the fundamentals and navigating the …
A Tale of Two Markets: Jamaica vs. USA
The global investment landscape is a tapestry woven with diverse stock markets, each offering a unique blend of risk and reward. Two such markets currently captivating investor attention are the Jamaican …
What Makes A Good Manager
“Why are there relatively few great managers and yet there are many great employees?” This question was posed by a particularly disgruntled employee therefore this paper will attempt to explore this …
Customer Service Training For Improving Viability And Quality Standards In The Hospitality Industry
Ava Sewell Williamson “Customers are like teeth. Ignore them and they”ll go away” (Flanagan (n.d) as cited in Aswani, 2008). The preceding quote may sound painful however often times companies participate …
Embracing Macroeconomic Uncertainty: Unpacking the Investing Landscape
Disclaimer: The content is for informational purposes only. You should not construe any such information or material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. Nothing contained herein constitutes a solicitation, …
Colourful Economy For Tourism in 2022
It is with mixed emotions that I write this article. I am wishing the management and all the readers of the Public Opinion a very prosperous 2022 and also saddened by …
Selling Their Souls To The God Of Profit And A Foreign Land
Jamaica is a funny country; our capitalist class is so embedded and so all-powerful that they have successfully vanquished the talk of socialism in this country, which has been unmatched in …