Shaw brings down the House
If Finance Minister Audley Shaw's presentation was like a performance during a concert, he got two thumbs up from visitors in the gallery. Shaw took centre stage yesterday as he presented his second Budget and, from the beginning, he seemed to have found favour with them....

Finance minister committed to widening social safety net
Finance Minister Audley Shaw says the Government stands committed to widening the social safety net, pledging that improvements will be made to improve the services offered.In opening the 2009-2010 Budget Debate, Shaw said the global economic crisis ...

Gasolene retailers change views on petrol tax plans
The Jamaica Gasolene Retailers Association (JGRA) has backed down from its previous opposition to a tax on petroleum, saying it understands the financial dilemma in which the Government finds itself. Finance Minister Audley Shaw yesterday announced that an $8.75 levy...

Energy-saving tips
1. When driving on the highway, use the highest gear to save fuel. Be sure that the parking brake is fully released. If not, extra power will be required to move the car if it is partially on...

Air Jamaica fraud probe grounded
Investigations into the multimillion-dollar fraud case at Air Jamaica have been grounded for more than two weeks as the Fraud Squad awaits legal assistance from the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Early last month, it was revealed...