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Stay Local! Support Jamaican attractions!

May 11th, 2012

As I have stated before on this blog it is very important to support our national brand. One of the many things that make Jamaica distinctive is its unbelievable natural attractions. There is no doubt that some Jamaicans have a vague idea of what is offered but not many have explored staying local as an [...]

Is Buying Jamaica a realistic option?

May 2nd, 2012

We have all heard the mantra, ‘Buy Jamaican’ but is it a viable option? Well let’s take a closer look at the Jamaican marketplace. Recently I overheard two shoppers discussing how they wanted to purchase local products but they found that the imported items were sold at a lower cost. They were adamant that this [...]

Are the Private sector’s reform the key to Jamaica’s economic recovery?

March 1st, 2012

Recently there has been a lot of discussion about tax reform. The Private sector has suggested several things which they believe if implemented would ease the burden of tax payers in all sections of society. What would the tax reform proposals mean for consumers? One of the 145 proposals suggests a reduction on GCT (General [...]

Signs of recovery or more problems?

May 13th, 2011

I am still trying to come to terms with the new information about the Jamaican economy that has been swirling around for the past few days. I am not sure if I should be celebrating or praying for deliverance! The announcement about imminent job cuts in the public sector caused me to panic slightly even [...]

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 taxes were being introduced. Instead there was good news [...]

Beggars – A cry for help or A threat to society?

March 11th, 2011

We have all seen them at one point or another as they stand at the bus stops and at the traffic lights. As they stand with their hands outstretched, they utter their plea, “Leave someting with me nuh”. It seems to me that their ranks have increased in recent years as the economic situation has worsened. Many [...]

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