Nadine Willis to spearhead prestigious Gucci campaign
JAMAICAN MODEL Nadine Willis is to spearhead the new campaign for Gucci, one of the world's most prestigious fashion brands. She is the first black woman to be selected to lead such a campaign.

Mirant files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
UNITED STATES energy company, Mirant Corporation, announced late Monday night that in order to facilitate its financial restructuring it has filed petitions for reorganisation under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code.

ZIM partners with Kgn
MINISTER OF Transport and Works, Robert Pickersgill, and Dr. Yoram Sebba, President of Zim Israel Navigation Company, yesterday signed a five-year agreement for Kingston to continue as the transshipment hub for Zim's operations in the Caribbean.

Good prospects for new debenture
GOVERNMENT'S LATEST investment debenture, series Ab, has been doing 'moderately' well, market analysts said yesterday, but none were prepared to make a call on how much in new debt the unlimited offer was likely to raise.

Westmoreland credit union records profit
THE WESTMORELAND Co-op Credit Union has recorded a net profit of $15.53 million for 2002, a 31 per cent improvement over the $11.9 million the year before.

Small businesses need tax relief
LAST WEEK, I attended a roundtable conference for small and micro-enterprises on strategic plan and co-ordinating mechanisms put on by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat.

Understanding digital cameras
ONE OF the most marvellous peripherals is the digital camera. Although somewhat unsung at the moment, its future is more than bright.