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‘Chicken Merry Hawk de near’

October 20th, 2010

The Jamaican saying, ‘Chicken Merry Hawk de near’, actually does not have anything to do with chickens. It means that when things seem to be going well, danger might be just around the corner. Of course that’s only my interpretation but everyone knows the predatory nature of hawks and that chickens are their favourite meals. The way how things are [...]

Back To School Blues!

August 24th, 2010

BOOKS! BOOKS! copyright 2010 Teri Ann Paisley Well it’s that time again! The time all parents dread and some children look forward to with delight. Schools all across the island open its doors to welcome the young minds eager to enjoy all that it offers. So why are parents not excited at this time [...]

A Bleak future for University Students?

August 18th, 2010

Are you planning to further your education? Do the costs for a tertiary education seem far above what you can afford? Well I have further depressing news for you. The costs are going to increase significantly sooner rather than later. The government has stated that the portion of tuition that it currently pays will be [...]

Cement Stands Firm

July 7th, 2010

Not all companies have heeded the call to lessen the burden of consumers. In fact, some continue to add to their already heavy load by raising their prices. The Cement Company Limited made their stance clear when they decided not to roll back their recent price increase despite public pressure. In an article published by [...]

Mr. Taxman Visits Again

May 5th, 2010

Do you feel as if the taxman has been digging a little deeper in your pockets lately? Well with the new property tax on the table it does seem that at every turn there is more to pay. The flat rate has been increased from $600 to $1000. That might not seem like much but [...]

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