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The Tax Net Tightens

March 2nd, 2013

Teri Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer Are you sitting down? Okay good so now I can break the bad news. You are going to have to pay more to talk less. Effective today consumers will pay increased taxes on phone calls. This tax encompasses both networks and includes calls made to landlines. I have [...]

Bamboo Coal Anyone?

February 27th, 2013

Teri Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer The unmistakable arch of bamboos that line the road of Holland Bamboo Avenue on the way to St. Elizabeth has become a cultural landmark that has been captured in film, canvas and poetry. The bamboos have a graceful beauty that belies its resilience. Bamboo has been used to [...]

Jamaican Day Celebrations – What is missing?

February 23rd, 2013

Terri-Ann Renee Paisley, Gleaner Online Writer On February 22, 2013, Jamaican school children all over the island celebrated ‘Jamaica Day’ with the theme. ‘I’m in it’. Jamaica Day is a holiday that the Ministry of Education has incorporated in their curriculum in order to foster national pride in our unique history and culture including our [...]

Closing down sales – Things are looking up for consumers!

February 16th, 2013

Let’s face it, consumers could really use some good news. The fact is that going shopping is a daunting task when we are faced with the rising cost of living. Many of us feel the brunt of trying to stretch the dollar as we try to pay all our bills and so make less trips [...]

5 Reasons why you should get a credit card

February 12th, 2013

In this modern day and age, cashless options are becoming increasingly attractive to consumers. The option that has been given the worst reputation is the credit card. In fact, many consumers avoid getting a credit card and use debit cards instead. Why are credit cards so maligned? Well, these cards extend a line of credit [...]

Weekend Specials – Are you cashing in?

February 8th, 2013

As the weekend approaches, many consumers shudder when they realize once again they have to go shopping. Of course if you plan your shopping trips then you don’t have to spend a lot of money. The key is to discover which items are on specials at the supermarkets. Now who has the time or gas [...]

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