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Closing the tax gap!

May 11th, 2011

Only people who can’t afford to don’t pay their taxes. Perhaps that statement is not entirely true as many professionals who are able to pay are the very ones who owe taxes. It is ironic that the average Jamaican who struggles to make ends meet with his meagre salary still has to

Are you on high alert?

May 3rd, 2011

Followers of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam angrily burn U.S. flag to condemn killing of Osama Bin Laden. (copyright The Gleaner 2011)[/caption] The news of Osama Bin Laden’s death sent shock waves across the world. His death has had mixed reactions. Some people are happy

No new taxes!

April 29th, 2011

The nation held its collective breath as it waited to hear how this year’s budget would be funded. New taxes loomed as an imminent threat on the horizon and inwardly we all groaned in anticipation. However, it was a great relief to hear that no new

Nuclear energy – a safe alternative for Jamaica?

April 26th, 2011

Nuclear energy conjures up images of radiation leaks with disasterous health repercussions. Of course, that is the worse case scenario as nuclear energy has been used safely in many countries. It has been proven to be a cheaper means of energy than oil. So could we

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

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

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