Big companies gain from electricity rate rise
SOME of Jamaica's largest companies could see a reduction in their electricity bills in the months ahead, even though the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPSCo.) has announced a rate increase for all its customers. The benefit will accrue to large...

Celebrating bauxite's success
IF Jamaica is to move into a growth mode it needs to build a culture that celebrates success. This is an oft repeated recommendation that apparently falls on deaf ears. Recent exposure of bauxite's impressive performance and the business processes...

The value of honesty

AFTER a few weeks of fun and games I think my column this week should address two of my favourite subjects. The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPSCo) and Finance Minister Dr. Omar Davies and another gem of a speech from him. How far Dr. Davies has...

STATIN workers 'roasting' on Gov't time
STATISTICAL Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) employees have been indulging in the "regular practice" of charging fees to members of the public for one-off jobs, but not passing all the money on to the agency, according to an ongoing investigation...