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7 tips to save money in 2012

January 4th, 2012

Okay so we all know about new year resolutions. We make them every year as we promise to do a whole lot of changing so we can enjoy a better quality of life. How many of us though actually follow through on our resolutions? The secret of ensuring that we follow through on our resolutions [...]

Science & Technology, the formula for international success!

April 7th, 2011

Well it’s that time again, the annual J.P.S. sponsored Science & Technology Expo was held on April 7, 2011. The theme of the expo was, ‘From Natural Resource to Creative Enterprise’. The admission was free. The expo was held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. I wonder though [...]

More Taxes for Tourists?

December 22nd, 2010

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 best Caribbean destination’. How can we do this? Well, since we have what they want [...]

Is Jamaica 'going green'? (Part 1)

May 8th, 2010

Earth Day was celebrated worldwide on April 22,2010. Do Jamaicans really know what it means to ‘go green’? I don’t think that enough is done to educate the average Jamaican on the importance of protecting our natural resources. I think we use too many plastic products. Also despite anti-litter laws, garbage is still improperly discarded. What [...]