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Should Vybz Kartel be compensated?
Popular dancehall artiste, Vybz Kartel, whose correct name is Adijah Palmer was detained under the state of emergency, after the police asked him to turn himself in . He was in custody for a little over two weeks, but was eventually released on Saturday July 17, 2010. Now that Kartel has been released, his attorney, Valerie Neita-Robertson is seeking compensation for him. She believes that he deserves this recompense because the State overstepped its bounds. According to Neita-Robertson, National Security Minister, Dwight [...]
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Formula 1: Massa lifts, Alonso wins in Germany
Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro surprised the Formula 1 world in more ways than one at the German Grand Prix. The performance of the F10s, when they unloaded, stunned the pitwall. They were competitive, they took the fight, literally, to the Red Bulls and qualified second and third on the grid. So, for the 10th time in 11 races, Red Bull Racing sat on pole, Vettel, ahead of Alonso, Massa and Webber in his worst starting position for 2010, in 5th. Vettel As the engines [...]
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Will this waiver on greenhouse products helps the ailing agriculture sector?
Finance minister Audley Shaw recently announced the government’s willingness to grant waiver to persons wanting to set up greenhouses. What will this waiver do for agriculture in Jamaica? According to The Sunday Gleaner, "All the green house material that's wanted in Jamiaca, I'll sign waivers for it," said Audley Shaw. Certainly, some good news for farmers who want to set up greenhouses to grow plants, but many farmers probably don’t know about it. Jamaica Greenhouse Growers Association (JGGA), Technical team leader, Burrell Scarlett said [...]
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Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
We are currently in the middle of what I call a self-fulfilling prophecy. Companies look at what is happening in the world and predict that businesses will experience a slow down. They see demand for their products falling and this will lead to a potential closure of their businesses. Now there is no doubt that we are experiencing hard times. Many persons were living off huge gains in the value of their houses, their equity portfolios and their huge commissions [...]
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Sandie Coke gets barred from Tivoli
If you have been keeping abreast of current news and topical issues, you might have heard that Sandra ‘Sandie’ Coke has been barred from Tivoli Gardens. Yes, you actually read that sentence correctly. She has been barred. For those who are not aware, Sandie Coke is the sister of alleged crime lord, Christopher 'Dudus' Coke. Sandra Coke turned herself into the Half-Way Tree police, escorted by Rev Al Miller on June 24, 2010. She was asked to turn herself in by [...]
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Are you a safe shopper?
‘Desperate times call for desperate measures’. Now, I don’t know who coined that phrase but it has certainly proved true in these harsh economic times. So now when you shop, it’s not only about hunting for a bargain but guarding your pocket. Often pickpockets watch your movements carefully long before they make their move. So what can you do to protect yourself? Well I have a few suggestions. Shop early and avoid overcrowded stores. Stay alert. Don’t let your desire for a sale distract [...]
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