Employees awarded for safety
Three long-serving employees of Kingston Container Terminal Services Limited (KCT), along with over 20 members of the shipping industry, were recently recognised for their exemplary safety records, as well as their contribution to safety initiatives...

JCC says Gov't need for expertise 'gravely obvious'
The Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) has expressed dismay at the $21-billion tax package announced by Government on Thursday evening.In a statement issued Sunday, before Prime Minister Bruce Golding announced there would be a review of the proposed tax...

Alcoa, Saudi Arabia to invest US$11b in venture
Alcoa Inc said Monday it and the Saudi Arabian mining company Ma'aden will invest US$10.8 billion in a joint venture to develop an aluminium industrial complex in Saudi Arabia. The complex, which will range from a bauxite mine to production facilities...

BAA successfully appeals airport break-up ruling
The future of BAA Limited's ownership of British airports was left hanging on Monday after the Spanish-owned company won part of its appeal against an order to break up its dominance of the sector.Britain's Competition Appeal Tribunal overturned a March...