Cruise ships, hotels suffering
The local cruise shipping and hotel sectors have been taking a pounding since last week's terrorist attacks in the United States which, according to industry insiders, have been costing the country millions of dollars in earnings.

Jamaicans find corruption rampant - Poll
More than 70 per cent of Jamaicans believe that the level of corruption in Jamaica is very high and much higher than it was five years ago.

Exodus still on

Despite the attack on America, many Jamaicans would still accept a job there now, while many of those whose flights were cancelled as a result of the crisis have no qualms about returning to the U.S. as soon as possible.

Shark attacks unlikely here
Experts say a shark attack along Jamaica's beaches is highly unlikely, despite several reports of attacks in at least one neighbouring Caribbean island and along the coasts of America.