Gov't worried - JLP has late-night meeting over tax review - PNP plans islandwide protests tomorrow
BITING CRITICISM of and widespread disgust with the Government's latest tax package has forced the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) government into reverse gear as it changes course on measures deemed by many to be "oppressive"...
- Through thick and thin - Government stands by finance minister - Opposition spokesman calls Shaw ignorant
- Protest ends with PNPYO eight-point plan
- 'No protests!' - JHTA head says demonstrations could hurt tourist arrivals
IMMIGRATION CORNER - Baby Blues!
Dear Mrs Walker-Huntington, My fiancé's mother is a US citizen and began the processing of filing for him in August 2007. We already know we are not able to get married until this process is complete. I am five months pregnant and his mother is insisting that I come to Florida...
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'
- Alcoa, Saudi Arabia to invest US$11b in venture
- BAA successfully appeals airport break-up ruling
Taylor set to play for Jamaica
Fast bowler Jerome Taylor could to be available for Jamaica's opening fixture against the Windward Islands in the 2010 West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) Four-day Regional Championship, which is set to bowl off in Jamaica on January 8...
- 'We regained a bit of respect' - WI skipper believes team has greater regard after strong performances Down Under
- Garner lashes match referee
- Legendary Bartlett remembered as great Jamaican footballer
EDITORIAL - Call for help, Mr Golding
Recent developments will reinforce the views of those who claim that Prime Minister Bruce Golding is less than politically astute and is surrounded by economic advisers who are inept and incompetent and whose backs we should now be seeing...
LETTER OF THE DAY - Naive Jamaicans need to wake up
The Editor, Sir: As I mull over the recent tax package, I am surprised at the level of naiveté shown by my fellow Jamaicans as the inevitability of such a package has been evident for a long time and cannot be avoided...
'Night on Tracks' delivered gold
If there was anything disappointing about Night on Tracks, it would be that those who were not there, missed a night of mostly great performances. Hosted first by Denise Hunt, who was then relieved by Jennifer 'Jenny Jenny' Small, the concert was an entertaining...
- 'Look What Jesus Did'
- Joan Andrea Hutchinson 'Kin Teet Kibba Heart Bun'
- Grange urges composers, authors and publishers to be more business-minded
Oh 'holey' Mount Zion
The road to Mount Zion is long and full of potholes. Of course, I had heard this many times, but never actually took it literally. Anyway, it was on an overcast afternoon last week that I found myself ascending the mountain with the weighty name in rural St Andrew....