As part of Jamaica’s 50th Anniversary celebration, I was asked by Gleaner in 2012, “Why does Jamaica need to unite as we move into the next 50 years?” This was my response, “It was the 19th century American poet and songwriter, George…
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Less speech and more action is what the new president of the St. Ann Chamber of Commerce Joey Issa would like to see his new executive bring to the organisation. And, Mr. Issa indicated a desire to integrate the chamber’s…
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On Friday December 2, scores of friend and business associates of Ocho Rios businessman Joey Issa and his wife, Asha, converged on the Jacks Hill residence of Christopher and Michelle Bovell to celebrate his recent achievements. Mr. Issa was recently…
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Across Jamaica the distinctive Cool Cards sign is appearing in more and more locations as vendors catch on to the unique method of selling phone cards being provided by this young company. Cool Cards has stormed the telecommunications industry with…
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The initiative by the island’s Chamber of Commerce to have a greater level of accountability from the candidates in the upcoming general election could represent a watershed in our political culture. The Chambers of Commerce acting on a proposal from…
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The island’s two major hotel chains, SuperClubs and Sandals, with nearly 70 per cent of their business being generated from the United States, have been hard hit by the terrorist attacks on two American cities. The repercussions being felt by…
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