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Tourism Guru UP Beat About Future of Local Product

Joe Issa, who once operated Jamaica’s largest group of all-inclusive resorts, has expressed confidence in the future of Jamaica’s tourism, crediting the thrust to promote the country’s tourism products and efforts to offer the best of a variety of experiences, including gastronomy.

“We have been included in the top five countries that are attracting bookings by international travellers seeking…

Civic-Minded Joe Issa Says Youth Engagement In Civic Acts Could Stem Tide Of Crime

Former President of the St. Ann Chamber of Commerce Joe Issa, says youth engagement in civic activities, especially at-risk youth, could make a positive impact on crime by taking them off the streets and away from exposure and temptation to commit criminal acts.

“I think the current thrust to get the youth into civic programmes and organisations is a good thing as, in addition to removing them…

Civic Leader Says Unlike Marilyn Monroe, Princess Diana, Nanny of the Maroons Was No “Candle In The Wind”

As Jamaicans continue to show reverence to their national heroes, one of St Ann’s best known civic leaders Joe Issa, has distinguished National Heroine, Nanny of the Maroons in song, stating she was no “candle in the wind”, an apparent reference to the revered American celebrity, Marilyn Monroe.

“The story of Marilyn Monroe has touched the hearts of many generations of cinema goers including…

JSSE: A Third Dimension In Traditional Market Dichotomy, Great For Jamaica – Businessman

Businessman and philanthropist Joe Issa, has described the recently established Jamaica Social Stock Exchange as “a third dimension that is bridging the long divide between capitalism and socialism”, stating “it’s a great development for Jamaica.”

“Every society needs to have all its citizens working together and sharing the spoils, with those most fortunate giving back by supporting social…

Local Environment Advocate Agrees World Is Sleepwalking Into Catastrophe, Shares Findings of Latest Study

Environment advocate Joe Issa believes the world is sleepwalking into catastrophe, fearing that as environmental breakdown grows, this could in the extreme case cause a breakdown in economic, social and political systems.

  In saying so, Issa reinforces a position he had taken earlier in an article when he agreed based on new information, that “to delay decarbonization is to consign millions of…

Global Warming, Ozone-Layer Depletion A Tuff price To Pay For Human Comfort – Environmental Advocate

Environment enthusiast Joe Issa says it is unfortunate that the very thing that provides humans with great comfort and longer life should be so detrimental to earth and its species.

“Two things we cannot do without today is an air condition and a refrigerator. Yet, they are most responsible for depleting the ozone layer, and are contributing to global warming,” said Issa. “It’s an enormous price…

Tourism Guru: ‘Nannytization of Portland’ A Fitting Tribute, Tourist-Drawing Strategy

Tourism Guru Joseph Issa, who backed Jamaica’s iconic Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park (BJCMNP) for inscription on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, has described as “the Nanytization of Portland” efforts to bring greater recognition to Nanny of the Maroons, stating this could attract more visitors to the parish.

The new attractions involve the erection of a statue of National Hero Nanny…

Civic Leader Pleased With New Life-Saving Weather Warning System

Former president of the St Ann Chamber of Commerce Joe Issa, has underscored the importance of all weather-warning systems, including the latest by the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), which came on the heels of the drowning of two people in the Port Royal area.

“I think it is absolutely important to have bad weather warning systems at our ports. It’s crucial information for vessels…

Former Chamber President Shares Tariff Flaws Crippling CARICOM Exports

As Jamaica comes under pressure to reduce its disproportionately huge trade deficit with CARICOM, former president of the St Ann Chamber of Commerce Joe Issa, shares some tariff flaws in the Common External Tariff (CET) said to be crippling Jamaica’s exports to the region, stating it will benefit everyone to remove them.

“I think it’s important to understand the trading dynamics taking place in…

’50-50 In 2030′: Jamaica On Renewable Energy Roll – Joe Issa

As Jamaica seeks to achieve 50% renewable energy mix by 2030, environmental and economic resilience enthusiast Joe Issa has welcomed new investments, stating the country has nothing to lose and everything to gain.

“I am pleased that MPC is solidifying itself in the renewable energy market. We need lots of new investments like this; it’s good for the country as we seek to have 50% of our energy…

Local Resilience Advocate Joins Renewed Int’l Call To Change Middle-Income Designation

As the World Bank seeks to replace President Jim Yong Kim who has resigned in the middle of his term of office, Joe Issa is among many advocates around the world who think his departure provides a new opportunity to change the middle-income designation that has been given to developing countries much to their disadvantage.

“It’s heart-rending to see so much badly-needed international aid go pass…

Online Filing Of Tax Returns Trending For Right Reasons – Joe Issa

Civic leader and advocate for the digitization of business processes in Jamaica Joe Issa, has welcomed the implementation of online filing of tax returns, stating it is more convenient, less costly, more productive and will improve compliance, and could even help to push Jamaica towards the top in the World Bank’s ease of doing business report.

“I think it’s an excellent idea whose time has…

Issa Commends New Book, New Narrative For Development in Jamaica, Caribbean

Theresa Turner-Jones                        Joe Issa

Former president of the St Ann Chamber of Commerce Joe Issa, who is believed to have reviewed many development plans in the past, has commended a development Road Map for the slow-growing islands in the Caribbean including Jamaica.

“From what I understand I think the focus on institutional strengthening is spot on, to address the slow growth of…

Happy Thanksgiving! Joe Issa Remembers Jamaican Diaspora, Sees Huge Marketing Opportunity For Local Online Companies

  CoolMarket.com the largest online retailer in Jamaica                     Joe Issa

    Cool Corp head Joe Issa, who studied and does business on both sides of the Atlantic sends “Happy Thanksgiving” to the Jamaican Diaspora, noting that Black Friday presents the biggest marketing opportunity for online companies around the world including Jamaica.

  “I still like thanksgiving, three decades…

New Inclusive, Integrated Tourism Website Best Development For Small Players, Maximum Marketing Impact In Recent Years.

Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett & Joe Issa

Head of Cool Corp Joe Issa, who for years run the largest all-inclusive resort chain on the island yet he backed the small players in the industry, has hailed a new Inclusive and integrated website which he thinks is the best thing that has happened to small players in recent years, and towards achieving maximum marketing impact as a tourist…

From Prototype to “Planck Constant”: An Informative Breakthrough In Redefining A Kilogram

Joe Issa & Int’l prototype of the kilogram

Cool Corp head Joe Issa, who is wowed by scientific achievements mulls the latest event involving the redefinition of the value of a kilogram, one and a quarter century after it was first valued, stating it’s probably a case of new science updating old ones for the better, and it’s quite informative.

In shearing the latest achievement he said, “it…

Chronic Hunger, Obesity A Threat To GDP Growth In Caribbean Economies – Joe Issa

FAO Regional Representative, Julio Berdegue &Cool Corp head Joe Issa

Former Economics student and lifestyle enthusiast Joe Issa, has expressed concern about growing chronic hunger and obesity in the Caribbean, arguing that this could severely impact gross domestic product (GDP).

“It’s a sad situation for victims and their families who suffer from hunger and obesity around the Caribbean and Latin…