Let's not build the EPA in the graveyard of regionalism
The Cariforum Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) was initialled last December under extreme pressure of time and the threat of imposition of punitive tariffs on Caribbean exports in European Union (EU) markets. In the past nine months this 1,000 plus-page agreement....
Scotiabank CEO supports performance pay for teachers
William Clarke, outgoing president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Scotiabank Jamaica, wants teachers to be paid based on their performance in the education system. However, at the same time, Clarke is urging the Government to ensure that teachers...
More fire over AA deal
The Bruce Golding administration is facing more fire today over the US$4.5-million contingent guarantee it has given to American Airlines. Since The Gleaner broke the story last week, several questions have been raised about the deal, which could see American Airlines...
THE MINISTERS' NOTES - Vernamfield plan stuck on runway - No word on start-up date
There is still no timeline yet on when the groundwork will begin on the much-touted Vernamfield development project in Clarendon. The mega project was mooted under the People's National Party administration and the Bruce Golding-led government ...
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