Hotelier and former president of the St. Ann Chamber of Commerce, Joe Issa, is urging craft vendors to stand-up and fight for their rights, but to do so in a professional manner. Mr. Issa, who was invited by the vendors…
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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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Business Leaders who have put Government on notice that they want greater accountability in governance, has taken concrete steps toward securing action from the politicians. The Gleaner has learned that a meeting of Chamber of Commerce heads and business leader…
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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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The Tenth anniversary of the Ports Security Corps, arguably one of the most sensitive areas of our national defence, is indeed an occasion to celebrate. Since its inception in 1989, the Ports Security Corps has worked to reduce the flow…
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