6 Things You Need To Know Today – June 9, 2014
Little Goat Island Tour Raises More Questions. A tour of Little Goat Island, one of the proposed sites for ambitious plans for a logistics hub, yesterday provoked more questions than answers… Read more...
View Article6 Things You Need To Know Today – June 11, 2014
5.5% More Depreciation In Dollar Needed – Byles. There needs to be a further 5.5 per cent depreciation in the value of the Jamaica dollar against the United States (US) banknote for the country to...
View Article6 Things You Need To Know Today – June 18, 2014
Gomes Goes – JFJ Apologises For Sex Education Course, Former Executive Director Quits Board. With concerns mounting yesterday over the involvement of Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) in an explicitly worded...
View Article6 Things You Need To Know Today – June 20, 2014
Results Are In! Emotions Run High As GSAT Grades Are Delivered. The nerve-racking experience the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) has now become for many students was clearly displayed yesterday, as...
View Article6 Things You Need To Know Today- February 4, 2015
Full speed ahead – JPS shrugs off OUR shocker, given green light to build power plant. Despite recent hurdles, the Kelly Tomblin-led Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is indicating that it is determined to...
View Article6 Things You Need To Know Today – February 13, 2015
Privacy Alarm – Concerns Raised Over Public Disclosure Of Personal Info On Credit Registry. By simply logging on to the Internet and typing your name into a search engine, you may be surprised to find...
View ArticleA Moment In History – Jamaica Is Granted Universal Adult Suffrage
Today’s historical moment is not related to just one parish, but is of national significance. Jamaica was granted full adult suffrage on November 20, 1944. Prior to that, the right to vote was...
View Article6 Things You Need To Know Today – April 13, 2016
Big Spenders – ECJ Publishes Election Returns, Reports Delinquent Candidates To DPP. The Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) has submitted the names of 41 delinquent candidates who contested the...
View Article6 Things You Need To Know Today – April 19, 2016
Power Probe – JPS Responds To Demands For Info On Blackout From Energy Minister And Regulator. The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) yesterday indicated that it would submit a preliminary report,...
View ArticleFilmed in Jamaica
Sports, food, music and language are some of the many aspects of Jamaican culture that have made the little Caribbean island an international juggernaut. However, how many people think of movies when...
View ArticleCSEC & CAPE Study Tips
The exam period can be a nerve wracking time for Jamaican students, as everyone aims to do their best in their CSEC and CAPE exams. Too often students aren’t even sure where or how to begin studying,...
View ArticleJamaican Folklore
Folklore is the traditional stories and beliefs that are passed down in a society from generation to generation, mostly through word of mouth. Jamaican folklore involves many spirits or mythical...
View Article6 Things To Know About The Jamaica Social Stock Exchange
In early 2019, the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) launched an initiative called the Jamaica Social Stock Exchange (JSSE). We’ve got the basics about what it is, why it was launched, who is it for, how...
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Jamaica’s Decade of Taxation
Jamaica has recovered from the precipice of recession and stagnation and has seen several consecutive quarters of economic expansion. This has come with the assistance of the IMF, the close monitoring...
View Article2019 List of Summer Camps for Kids/Teens
Summer is here and there are many activities and programs for kids and teenagers. Summer is a great time to explore, learn new things and make new friends. From art to sports to the environment to...
View ArticleThe Legend of Annie Palmer – The White Witch of Rose Hall?
Jamaica is home to many legends and stories, one of which surrounds Annie Palmer, very often dubbed the “White Witch of Rose Hall.” The legend dictates that Annie Palmer was born in England and moved...
View ArticleAckee: The Good And The Bad
Ackee is a fruit that is deeply embedded in Jamaica’s history and culture. Our national fruit can be both good and bad for you, depending on the circumstances. The Good: Firstly, the oil of the arilli...
View ArticleHow To: Register For a Business Name As A Sole Trader Or Partnership
Registration of a business offers legitimacy to allow individuals to offer services from an established address. It is beneficial because it allows the individual to access loans and grants, obtain...
View Article5 Things: GWest Corporation Limited’s Annual Report 2019
GWest Corporation Limited (the company) is incorporated and domiciled in Jamaica. Its main activities are the development of commercial properties and the provision of healthcare services. Here are 5...
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GDP : January – March 2019
According to the Statistical Institute of Jamaica, here are the highlights for the January – March 2019 quarter for the Jamaican Economy. Highlight First Quarter of 2019 Growth was 1.7% compared to the...
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