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Should user fees at hospitals be removed?

January 11th, 2011

The entrance to The Spanish Town Hospital copyright The Gleaner 2010[/caption] Nobody likes getting sick and going to the hospital. However, in Jamaica if you get sick, you also have to hope that you have enough money to either pay for it

New Year, Old Problems?

January 4th, 2011

After all the stress we experienced in 2010, it was a relief to welcome a new year. However, the problems of last year still linger on into the New Year. Last year was all about digging a little deeper in the pocket or choosing to buy

Boxing Day Disaster!

December 30th, 2010

Truck carrying market vendors goes over precipice December 19, 2008. copyright The Gleaner[/caption] Sadly, we have found a new tradition for the holidays. However, this one brings only misery, grief and loss. On December 20, 2005 in Kent village, St. Catherine, six persons

Recession Scrooge

December 25th, 2010

Despite all the rosy projections for the season a lot of consumers are feeling the financial pinch. Many are scaling down their shopping. I went into a store and the sales person who approached me began a high energy sales pitch. I was so sorry to

More Taxes for Tourists?

December 22nd, 2010

Beautiful Beach![/caption] I know that it is not politically correct to say this but I think we should toot our horn a bit more! Jamaica is a well sought after Caribbean destination and it’s about time we gain something more from the title, ‘World’s

The Mayor’s Christmas Gift!

December 17th, 2010

It’s not often that our political representatives make announcements that spread cheer. However, it was great to hear that the Mayor of Kingston has extended a special courtesy to the vendors in Downtown. He has allowed them to sell on the streets during the busiest

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