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Should schools be allowed to force students to take the CSEC exams privately?

June 23rd, 2011

The education system in Jamaica has many drawbacks. At the end of five years many students leave high school without basic literacy skills. Now we could rail against the powers that be all we want, but what it boils down to is how we motivate our students to improve their academic performance. The [...]

Should tax collectors be allowed to seize assets of those who owe taxes?

June 14th, 2011

It’s a familiar scene, a business owes taxes for several years and so the tax man comes calling. Their assets are usually seized in an effort to get some or all the money owed. The negative aspect is not only the loss of their assets but also a tarnished public image as it is usually [...]

Jamaica – Land of wood and potholes!

June 11th, 2011

The recent heavy rains have not only tested my creativity at remaining dry but also my driving skills. I always knew where the potholes were before but now they were hidden under large pools of water. The worse part of it they seems deceptively small until you try to drive over them. Of course, the [...]

The Unions vs The Government – How will wage talks affect consumers?

June 6th, 2011

In this corner we have the challengers and in that corner we have the champions. I will let you decide which groups are in those respective corners. In this writer’s humble opinion, it is the average Jamaican who suffers regardless of the outcome. If the public sector workers get their demands then the [...]

Secrets Revealed!

May 31st, 2011

I am sure I caught your attention with that headline. Just relax there are no ‘leaks’ just my secrets for staying within a budget. Every household has a budget but not everybody is able to stick to it. One thing that has helped me is to pay all the important bills first then if [...]

Caribbean Fashion lights up Kingston!

May 26th, 2011

It is hard to find designers from all over the world showcasing their talent in one place. So it is exciting to see that Caribbean Fashion week 2011 is coming! Okay let me contain my excitement until it arrives on June 8- 13, 2011. It seems like quite a number of Jamaican designers are [...]

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