Coffee takes another beating ... From prices, not Gustav
Coffee has escaped significant damage so far this storm season and production of Jamaica's premium-branded Blue Mountain coffee for this year's crop is projected to increase, according to preliminary assessments of the sector.
Vexing issue of 'expired' cellular phone credit - Let's explore the fine print
Question: My wife thought it would be a good idea if I, being a senior citizen, had a cellphone to communicate with her and as a safety measure in the event I should be involved in an accident, fall ill, etc, when driving...
Leave personal injury claims to the experts
Question: I was involved in an accident in late July.
Few claims after storm, say insurers
Local insurance companies are reporting a low number of insurance claims arising from Tropical Storm Gustav, which hit Jamaica at the end of August.
Are Jamaicans true bargain hunters? - The art of comparison shopping
There are some Jamaicans who can't resist a good sale, but mobility, it appears, tends to dictate where most consumers spend their money.
Approximately US$1 trillion of insured property in Ike's path
As Hurricane Ike churned toward the Texas Gulf Coast Friday, there was nearly US$1 trillion of insured commercial and residential property in its path, according to firms that specialise in catastrophes.
Tourism in tussle with airfares, taxes
When Caribbean heads of government met in Antigua in July, they devoted the first business day of their meeting to discussions with representatives from the tourism, hotel and regional airline industries.
Scotiabank launches SME programme
Scotiabank Jamaica on Thursday launched its Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Development Programme, a $400-million fund to finance small businesses.
Facebook unveils new look
Since he started Facebook in college over four years ago, Mark Zuckerberg has learned, sometimes painfully, that he cannot make significant changes to the popular online hangout without triggering an uproar among indignant users who prefer the status...
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