Cattlemen see red - Call on Gov't to stave off praedial larceny
With losses reaching $80 million annually as a result of praedial larceny, stakeholders in the livestock industry are proposing that Government make it mandatory for persons wanting to slaughter animals to first obtain a permit from the police...
Most J'cans still not online
While only six per cent of Jamaican households are still without some form of telephone service, a whopping 73 per cent of households still do not have access to the Internet, a recent survey shows.
Pension scheme refunds to start Sept
The Ministry of Finance has hit back at pension fund managers, saying they are to blame for some of the backlog in the refund of withholding taxes on investments citing delinquency in the submission of vital information.
Melbourne, Kensington to clash
Last year's winners, Melbourne, and Kensington will today battle for the right to be named all-island one-day champions.
A deficit of credibility
We entirely agree that Mrs Edith Allwood-Anderson has a credibility problem when it comes to advising public sector groups to settle wage contracts with the Government within the ambit of the pact between the administration and the Jamaica...
LETTER OF THE DAY - Concern over Kingston's Cricket World Cup challenge
The Editor, Sir: The Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Desmond McKenzie, has expressed concern that the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) is not pursuing certain critical areas that would enable us to welcome our visitors with true...
... life - Caring for those with Alzheimer's disease
Dear Counsellor: My mother has Alzheimer's disease which is causing problems for her. She has become forgetful and irritable. I have to get a caregiver to take care of her at home.
Jagdeo to be sworn in today
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC): Incumbent Bharrat Jagdeo will be sworn into office today as Guyana's sixth head of state since the country attained political independence from Britain 40 years ago.
