C&W opens technology showcase
THE effective use of new business technology to enhance competitiveness is the aim of Horizon 2003 technology showcase, which opened at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston yesterday.

Air Jamaica, Gov't reach preliminary agreement
AIR Jamaica and the Ministry of Finance have reached an agreement on Government's increased equity stake in the airline, but both parties are refusing to discuss the issue ahead of Cabinet's consideration of the deal.

Work permits waived
AT the end of this month, 11 of the 15 CARICOM-member countries will start waiving work permit requirements for skilled persons who have landed jobs or gigs, pushing the regional bloc closer to its goal to knock down all barriers to trade.

'Ill-conceived tax measures fiscal jigsaw'
THE latest tax that has been delayed is the 15 per cent measure, on the winners of the various lotteries.

Lascelles deMercado continues on growth path
LASCELLES deMercado & Company Limited has over the years garnered a reputation of being one of Jamaica's best run companies ,turning in stellar performances year after year.

Making Moore in a tough market
JAMAICA'S top maker of business forms, Moore Business Forms Caribbean Limited, is changing direction to serve the region's evolving information management requirements.

Trying to understand financial derivatives
THE continued liberalisation of the Jamaican economy as a result of the removal of existing trade barriers through the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) and the Caribbean Single Market and Economy (CSME) will integrate the country further into the gl