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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Picture caption: L-R: John Major, Former British Prime Minister, Mrs. Norma Major, Mr. Joe Issa, Executive Vice-President SuperClubs, Marilyn Burrowes, director of Dolphin Cove. Major was celebrating her birthday and was hosted at Grand Lido Sans Souci for dinner. …
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American singer/songwriter, Jimmy Buffet, made his inaugural appearance in Jamaica last week and he did not disappoint. Nearly 2,000 people, including scores of die-hard fans, some of whom flew in from overseas, came out to see the legendary musician. His…
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