The island’s main political parties have agreed to support a resolution calling for Members of Parliament to be more accountable to their constituents. The resolution, an initiative of Joe Issa, executive vice-president of the SuperClubs chain of hotels, was first…
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It is said that the Prime Minister’s decision to roll back the cess for streetlights came about as a result of pressure from the private sector – true. But make no mistake about it, that pressure started in the corridors…
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Calling the Government’s plan to charge a cess on street lights “a deceptive form of taxation”, the members of all 13 Chambers of Commerce from across the island, say they are going to march on Parliament this week in protest…
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Western Bureau: Another row is brewing in the tourist industry amid reports of possible reduction in the head tax for cruise ship passengers arriving in Montego Bay. The reduction is being pushed by Montego Bay cruise shipping players who, for…
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The St. Ann Chamber of Commerce will stage its Annual Awards Banquet on July 15, at the Renaissance Jamaica Grande Hotel, beginning at 6:00 p.m. It is that time of the year when the Chamber takes time out to honor…
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Photo Caption: WELL DONE! Walkerswood Caribbean Foods, with its home in the town of the same name, in St. Ann, is celebrating its 21st anniversary. The celebrations start with a food tasting party in Kingston, Thursday, November 4. Walkerswood Caribbean…
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