Jamaica Gleaner Commentary
Published: Monday Saturday | April 11, 2009
EDITORIAL - Taxation, food and health
Now that the Estimates of Expenditure for the financial year have been tabled, naturally there is tremendous trepidation about just where the money to foot the bill will come from. Read More...
Mark my words
"This is the day upon which we are reminded of what we are on the other three hundred and sixty-four." This is Mark Twain's take on All Fool's (or April Fool's) Day which is celebrated, if that is the appropriate word, on the first of April every year. Read More...
Issue - Higher taxes on junk food won't help
The Editor, Sir: With reference to the prime minister's proposal to levy a new tax against imported 'junk food', as a relatively educated consumer, I am not convinced that the PM is as committed to the health of our citizens as he claims. Read More...
Progress, not wastage, at UWI
The Editor, Sir: I note the concern of a recent graduate from the University of the West Indies (UWI) (published April 6) but disagree with the claims made about wastage of money. Read More...
