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Manager’s cheques – a thing of the past?

April 21st, 2011

We all know that writing large cheques may be beyond the average Jamaican. However, there are some transactions in business and large purchases such as homes that might necessitate such cheques. Effective April 1, 2011, the Bank of Jamaica has informed all banks that they are to use same day electronic transfers instead of writing [...]

Gas tax reduction – Is it enough?

April 18th, 2011

I watched in disbelief as the needle on my gas gauge in my car hardly moved after I put in my usual supply. A quick check on the prices displayed on the billboard soon cleared up the mystery. The cries from the consumers about the high gas prices are getting louder as we struggle to [...]

Science & Technology, the formula for international success!

April 7th, 2011

Well it’s that time again, the annual J.P.S. sponsored Science & Technology Expo was held on April 7, 2011. The theme of the expo was, ‘From Natural Resource to Creative Enterprise’. The admission was free. The expo was held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. I wonder though [...]

Have you paid your property taxes?

April 2nd, 2011

Many people dream of owning their own home. Of course that comes with mortgage payments and let’s not forget property tax! So let’s set the record straight why do we have to pay to live on our own land? Let’s not forget, property tax allows the Government to take care of the needs of its [...]

How can we protect our children? (part 2)

March 31st, 2011

How can we protect our children? Maybe we need to return to being our brother’s keeper. Many parents seem to have no one to leave their children with when they run errands. Why not help by offering babysitting service? It might also make sense that someone has left their child alone that you alert the [...]

Are our children safe? (Part 1)

March 27th, 2011

Recent reports of several tragic deaths of children have deeply affected the consciousness of an entire nation. Although I am also shocked and saddened at their untimely deaths, I am angered by our inability to protect our children. I don’t like to judge others but it seems pretty clear that in some cases the tragedy could have been averted if the adults involved [...]

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