Sterling Asset launches tax free investment
STERLING ASSET Management headed by Charles Ross and Mildred Moss have launched a new tax free Long-term Investment Account (LIA). "The rationale behind the launching of this product is that the Government of Jamaica Eurobonds are very attractive...

Mixing economics and politics - the property tax increase
ASK ANY political neophyte and he/she will tell you that the old adage that politics and economics make strange bedfellows still hold. This is not to suggest that political decisions do not have economic implications and vice versa...

Clearing and processing cheques now done faster Automated Clearing House launched
AN AUTOMATED Clearing House (ACH) has been established to accommodate the electronic processing and clearing of cheques among six commercial banks and the Bank of Jamaica.

JMA seeks new members - Databank established for productive sector
WESTERN BUREAU: IN AN effort to encourage growth in the manufacturing sector, the Jamaica Manufacturers Association (JMA) is establishing a databank for members of the productive sector, as part of preparatory moves to develop a policy document.

John Azar - taking smart risks
AFTER TWO years in the business of providing electronic security, KingAlarm Systems has firmly established itself in the field. John Azar, managing director of the Caledonia Avenue company in Kingston...

Skip the state lenders
FOR THE past four months, I have been writing on the plight of the small businessman and the reasons why the small business sector is not as vibrant as it should be. The articles are likened to the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle.

Five tips for website success
EVERY DAY, thousands of individuals and companies all over the world establish their online presence by setting up a website. The following list of suggestions should help you in creating your own successful website.

Illuminat offers a security solution for computer operations
LOCAL COMPANIES are vulnerable to computer hackers who, with the click of a button, can completely cripple the operations of a business. But equally threatening are internal employees with access to critical computer network areas.