Taxed to death - From cradle to grave, Jamaicans hit hard by new tariffs
FINANCE MINISTER Audley Shaw yesterday announced the largest tax package of the calendar year as the Government moved to plug a $17.9-billion hole in the Budget. The package, the third announced by Shaw this fiscal year, is intended to raise $21.8 billion annualised...
- No gov't wage increase until 2012
- GCT slapped on raw foods
- Shopping spree a major success
- Event inspires other councils
- 'Tax measures cruel'
- No IMF agreement until next year
- Air Jamaica deal close
- NEWS BRIEFS
Bolt gives self to Jamaica
Jamaican athletic superstar Usain Bolt has teamed up with the Ministry of Tourism to promote the island across the world in a move aimed at capitalising on the sprint phenomenon's worldwide popularity...
- SHARING GOOD NEWS - The love keeps coming home - Remittances increase despite recession
- More power for the people - MoBay's heads of industry and civil society call for better governance
- Wolfe turns police watchdog chair
- UK visitor count to Jamaica safe ... for the moment
- Plea-bargaining on the cards for new year
- Parish projects excite seniors
- Sharma Brown is so 'Special'
- ISCF lauded for bang-up job
- JFJ project gets EU backing
Caymanas entering video gaming market - In search of partner to operate slot machines
Caymanas Track Limited (CTL) has had a licence for six years, but is just now getting ready to enter the gaming market with solicitations for a 'non-purchase' partner to help operate 500 slot machines at the racing facility and 19 at each of its off-track betting (OTB) shops...
- New business centre for Barbican
- Billy Craig signed to represent US brokerage
- COMMENTARY - Golding should listen to Seaga
- Chicken special to cost Jamaica Broilers $4m
- Movements
- LETTER - JTS and Swift Cash
Coach knocks pink balls
National cricket coach Junior Bennett has expressed concerns about the proposed new pink cricket ball that will be used during day/night matches in the upcoming West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) four-day championship, which is set to bowl off in Jamaica on January 8...
- Test clash attracts charges
- Young to take charge of August Town
- Ponting embarrassed by painful Roach blow
- Phelps expresses sympathy for Woods, family
- Gayle flies high
- Reggae Girlz getting into high gear for U-20 qualifiers
- Liverpool hit hard by European elimination
- Rajiv Maragh gets big welcome from fans
- The Guv to atone in Race 8
EDITORIAL - When downtown Kingston comes alive
The pulse of many countries is felt strongest in their capitals - throbbing centres of commercial activity and vibrant entertainment peopled by a cosmopolitan mix of personalities and characters. When the pulse weakens as a prelude to the heart ceasing to beat...
LETTER OF THE DAY - Overplaying the victim card
The Editor, Sir: For the time being, only Buju Banton, his friends and associates know if he is guilty of attempting to purchase a large quantity of the illegal drug cocaine and, more than that, it remains to be seen just how serious the crime itself...
- St Thomas youth still waiting
- 'Rickards acted scrupulously'
- The bishop's twisted logic
- CARICOM not slow re EC funding
- Sources of additional revenue
- The plight of consumers
- Teach people to file tax returns
- Churches must be more militant
'Memories' of Steely due early January
The last major project in which musician/producer Wycliffe 'Steely' Johnson was involved is scheduled to be released in early 2010, according to Cleveland 'Clevie' Browne, his long-time musical partner. Browne told The Gleaner that Memories...
Scotiabank goes back to basics
Scotiabank Group Financial Centre's retro Christmas party was a hit with guests. Some mingled and caught up on the season's happenings while others enjoyed the food and drink. Everyone is still talking about the the blast from fashion's past...
- Osmosis goes green
- Time to party again
- Capital and Credit celebrates
- The Gleaner shops for charity - The city comes alive for the Bethlehem Children's Home in Kingston
Better projections for 2010
Barbados (CMC): Barbados is entering the new year optimistic that it will continue to overcome the challenges posed by a global economic and financial crisis that has severely impacted other Caribbean countries, according to a report on...
Drug kingpin killed
Mexico (AP): Two hundred Mexican Navy marines stormed an upscale apartment complex and killed a reputed drug cartel chief in a two-hour gun battle, one of the biggest victories yet in President Felipe Calderon's drug war. Arturo Beltran Leyva, the "boss...
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