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Scrap Metal – worth its weight in gold!

July 21st, 2011

Recently, the scrap metal industry has come under fire as some claim it needs more regulations to deter those who get the product illegally. These unscrupulous persons will take metal from anywhere regardless of the necessity of the items. Some metallic items such as man hole covers have been stolen from our streets which cause [...]

Is the arrival of REDjet a good idea?

July 17th, 2011

Travel between the islands in the Caribbean can be very expensive. A major reason for the expense is that there are often no direct routes so travellers seem to go ‘the long way around’ often having several stops before they arrive at their destination. Recently there has been a lot of interest in REDjet, a [...]

Are you a confident consumer?

July 14th, 2011

Are you feeling more confident this year than you were last year? Are you expecting to earn a higher income? Well, according to the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce consumer confidence has improved this quarter. They noted that more plans were made to have vacations, which is one of the signs of increased confidence among consumers. [...]

How can you prevent Road Rage?

July 6th, 2011

A BMW X5 is hit by a passing taxi, in a rage the driver of the BMW shoots at the taxi. Sounds like a scene from a movie? Well, it is actually from a news report about an incident that took place in Kingston on July 1, 2011. It got me thinking about the intense [...]

The Toll Road Tales

June 30th, 2011

Driving by at 100 miles per hour as your tires seem to float over smooth asphalt is an experience not often enjoyed on Jamaica’s roads. The construction of the toll road created much controversy but for the most part it certainly helped cut travel time on smoother road surfaces. Have the toll roads really proved to be worth [...]

How can you avoid being kidnapped?

June 27th, 2011

Recently there have been news reports of a number of kidnapping cases, including children and adults. In most cases, the victims were returned to their families unharmed. However, the increase of these incidents is a great cause of concern for law abiding citizens. It made me wonder how I could protect myself [...]

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