'Shearer' struggles - Small-business owners reject $5,000 note
Small-business operators have been struggling to cope with the new $5,000 note pumped into the system by the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) last month.In Ocho Rios, St Ann, operators of small businesses said they were concerned about how difficult it has been to find change...
IMF warning - US think tank says most countries worse off after IMF agreement
Weeks before Jamaica completes its application for a US$1.2-billion standby agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a United States think tank has issued a dire warning about the latest impact of the fund on developing countries...
Air Jamaica board sticking around
The board of directors of Air Jamaica has been retained temporarily to guide the carrier through its divestment phase. President and Chief Executive Officer Bruce Nobles confirmed that although the tenure of the Air Jamaica board ended midnight last Wednesday...
Troubled lake turns food source
The lake in Moneague, St Ann, which has often been a threat to residents of the surrounding communities, is now a source of food for many.From the area known as Swamp to River Head, Foreman's Hill and Clapman, residents have had to evacuate their houses...
'Departure tax still competitive'
The Government is continuing to defend its decision to hike the departure tax despite howls of protest from the tourism and travel sectors. Yesterday, Jamaica House argued that despite the increase, the departure tax of J$1,800 (approximately US$20)...
Bennett passes
WYCLIFFE BENNETT, a giant in the field of arts and culture in Jamaica and noted director, trainer and producer in theatre, radio, film and television, died yesterday at the age of 87. Last night, Prime Minister Bruce Golding said Bennett...
Lyns' murder trial gets under way
The Crown is relying on circumstantial evidence to prove its case against the two men who went on trial yesterday in the Home Circuit Court for the murder of Manchester couple Richard and Julia Lyn.Lennox Swaby and Calvin Powell, also called 'Kevin',...
H1N1 vaccine coming
The Ministry of Health is now in discussions with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) to procure the H1N1 vaccine for distribution in Jamaica. Head of health promotion and protection...