Big blow to smokers New tobacco policy may boost taxes next year
A SUBSTANTIAL increase in taxes is likely to be imposed on tobacco products when new anti-smoking legislation and accompanying policy measures are introduced next year.
Gov't considers putting commuter buses on rail
ROBERT PICKERSGILL, Minister of Transport and Works, has revealed that the Government is considering a proposal to modify commuter buses to run on rail.
Duty-free mall proposals get mixed reactions
WESTERN BUREAU: THE PORT Authority's proposal to develop a multimillion-dollar duty-free shopping mall in Montego Freeport has got mixed reactions from members of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Health officials rap life skills training
AMIDST GROWING HIV infection and earlier sexual initiation among young people, some health officials are concerned by a Ministry of Education decision to allow schools to determine whether they teach subjects such as health and family life education.
Girls continue to dominate parish finals
THERE ARE only six parish champions left to be decided as two more girls triumphed in The Gleaner's Children's Own Spelling Bee Competition yesterday.
NCB fulfils commitment to education initiative
OVER 13,000 students sitting business and accounts CXC exams have had their fees paid by National Commercial Bank, under its education initiative programme.
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