Inbond tax break raises questions
THE MINISTRY of Finance and Planning's decision to give the Duty Free sector a major tax break not only smacks of hypocrisy but gives the impression of a double standard, other business interests have charged.
Changing the face of education
A QUIET revolution has swept across the face of education, changing the way millions of people learn. Every lecture, every handout, every quiz. All on-line.
Bad roads, lack of water irk Troja residents
LINSTEAD: RESIDENTS OF Troja in Northeast St. Catherine are disgruntled about the many :promises made to them by politicians, "past and present", regarding the fixing of roads which they say remain in deplorable condition.
Man fined for non-payment of income tax
BLACK RIVER: JOSEPH BECKFORD was fined $12,000 or 21 days in prison for failing to file Income Tax Returns over a four-year period.
Jade Fulford is 'Miss Ja World 2003'
ON A rainy night in the capital city, a new beauty queen was chosen to carry the country's flag internationally.
Castleton Councillor opens office
COUNCILLOR FOR the Castleton Division, Don C. Creary, opened his division office this past Saturday at the Chokelal Building in Castleton, St. Mary. The office was officially opened by the Most Honourable Edward Seaga, Leader of the Opposition.
Taxi operator killed in St James
WESTERN BUREAU: A TAXI operator died violentlyin St. James on the weekend.
Mayors stop payments on unfinished contracts
PAYMENTS TO contractors in cases where a substantial portion of the required work has not been done, are being halted by the Parish Councils, Jamaica Labour Party mayors said yesterday.
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