'We were always aware' - Energy minister says Government knew electricity tax would have to wait
Despite announcing in December that the 10 per cent general consumption tax (GCT) on electricity would be imposed on January 1, the Government is now saying that it never intended to impose the tax this month....
- The art of never giving up - Policewoman finds success after working through teenage pregnancy
- 'We have to work very hard' - Acting commissioner calls on all Jamaica to tame crime monster
- Schools face hiccups - Institutions worry over grants, while others still closed for repairs
Held 'hostage' by husband
Dear Mrs Walker-Huntington, I am in a situation in which I need your advice. I met a young man in the United States about seven years ago and we started dating. I was visiting for the summer. I returned to Jamaica to continue school ...
- Bridal-party problem
- Jamaican-born Muslim cleric to be deported
- Guyanese illegal immigrants return home
Small business makes big impact - BCNS Printers Limited excelling
Ask Cedric Linton how he started his business and he will tell you about this long relationship with the Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS) and the role that the society has played in his life and business at BCNS Printers Limited...
- How to make something out of 2010
- Tallest building in Dubai named after bailout patron
- Total makes play for US natural gas
'We've one of the best pitches'
Chedwin Park and Kensington Park, two of the venues that will host opening matches in this weekend's start of the regional WICB Four-day Championship, are in a state of readiness, according to club officials. Describing Kensington as having one of the best pitches...
- Gayle doubtful for crucial clash
- British official backs police searches of Olympic village
- Jamalco expect easy victory over UTech
EDITORIAL - Get all the partners talking now
The Government and trade unions that represent public-sector workers are soon to begin talks on another of the agreements under which wage restraints have been bartered for job security. In the best of times, the trade union bosses are not happy campers at these talks...
LETTER OF THE DAY - Hold leaders accountable
THE EDITOR, Sir: Generally speaking, economic growth in most of sub-Saharan Africa has been relatively slow for decades. Below is a list of the average annual growth rates of the six most populated sub-Saharan countries.
President's New Year's message - After riding challenges, new year brings renewed hope
In the last year, the local shipping industry faced what seemed like a storm as the global recession threw high waves of challenges from all directions. Staying afloat was not an easy task but I am proud to say the shipping industry is doing everything in its power ....
Sleepy, quiet Rock Hall
It's the start of a new day and Egland, the carpenter from Rock Hall in St Andrew has just stepped out of his small, but well-kept home on the hillside to greet the day and all its possibilities. "Yes fadda God, aneda day again! Weh mi shoes deh?" he said...