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Something smells fishy in the Mandeville Market

June 29th, 2010

Just when you thought it was safe to eat fish again, an alert was issued to warn consumers about fish purchased in the Mandeville market. Dr. Beverley Wright, the chief medical officer for that area, stated that samples of fish were tested and traces of embalming fluid were found. That stopped me in my tracks, [...]

The Bold Ones

June 22nd, 2010

Jamaica has always had a reputation of having individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit. Too often, though, that spirit is either ignored or beaten down. So I was enthused to read about those businesses that were recognised by the National Bakery as new champions of manufacturing. These companies were honoured for their contribution to the Jamaican [...]

Good News at Last!

June 19th, 2010

I think it is about time that I share some good news with my readers. After all, everything is not always gloomy, there is always a spark of hope. On that note, I was surprised and pleased to read a notice from the Wisynco company published in The Sunday Gleaner on June 13, 2010. It stated [...]

The Recession Game

June 15th, 2010

Amid all the stress of trying to stretch our dollar to pay all our bills, we now have to keep up with the rising cost of products and services. It seems as if every day I hear on the news that another product or service faces increased costs, which they then pass down to the [...]

Brand Jamaica to the World

June 8th, 2010

’Anything foreign must be good.’ I remember hearing those words from various people all through my childhood. I must admit I never really gave them much thought. However, recent events now have me thinking about how we feel about our home. I know that our Jamaican products are just as good if not better than [...]

Are you ready for hurricane season?

June 4th, 2010

June 1, 2010 was the official start of the hurricane season. Are you prepared? Do not wait until the last moment and be caught off guard. The aftereffects of the hurricane can cause disruptions that last for weeks and even months later. Do you know what preparations you can make now? Well some things you will do only when you [...]

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