6 Things You Need To Know Today – November 14, 2014
Police-Related Fatalities Cut By Half, INDECOM Reports. The number of police-related killings has seen a 53.18 per cent decline over the past 10 months in comparison to the first 10 months of 2013 and...
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Politician Investigated For $500,000 Gift. The Integrity Commission, the body set up to police the annual statutory declarations of politicians to ensure they conform to the provisions in the...
View Article6 Things You Need To Know Today – February 11, 2015
Outbound! Poll Says J’cans Are Eager To Leave Country. Yet another study has found that a sizeable portion of young Jamaicans can’t wait to ditch the land of their birth for “greener pastures”… Read...
View ArticleEconomy Update: Why Is Inflation At A Record Low?
BOJ Governor, Brian Wynter, announced that the 12 month period ending July 2015 showed inflation at 3.8 percent, a 43 year low. What led to such comparatively low levels of inflation? Let’s take a...
View Article5 Facts: Jamaica’s Ninth IMF Review
In September, the IMF completed its ninth review of the nation’s performance under the EFF agreement of 2013. The organization published a country report detailing the findings of this review. Read the...
View ArticleYear In Review: The Exchange Rate
Today, for our year in review series, we take a look at the progression of the exchange rate. For the year, the Jamaican dollar went from trading at $115.81 to $120.34, and the rate of depreciation...
View Article6 Things You Need To Know Today – August 22, 2016
No Saving Probe – Bunting Says He Tried To Rescue Investigation Of Official. Former National Security Minister Peter Bunting has revealed that shortly after taking office in January 2012, he tried to...
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Jamaica’s Decade of Taxation
Jamaica has recovered from the precipice of recession and stagnation and has seen several consecutive quarters of economic expansion. This has come with the assistance of the IMF, the close monitoring...
View Article2019 List of Summer Camps for Kids/Teens
Summer is here and there are many activities and programs for kids and teenagers. Summer is a great time to explore, learn new things and make new friends. From art to sports to the environment to...
View ArticleThe Legend of Annie Palmer – The White Witch of Rose Hall?
Jamaica is home to many legends and stories, one of which surrounds Annie Palmer, very often dubbed the “White Witch of Rose Hall.” The legend dictates that Annie Palmer was born in England and moved...
View ArticleAckee: The Good And The Bad
Ackee is a fruit that is deeply embedded in Jamaica’s history and culture. Our national fruit can be both good and bad for you, depending on the circumstances. The Good: Firstly, the oil of the arilli...
View ArticleHow To: Register For a Business Name As A Sole Trader Or Partnership
Registration of a business offers legitimacy to allow individuals to offer services from an established address. It is beneficial because it allows the individual to access loans and grants, obtain...
View Article5 Things: GWest Corporation Limited’s Annual Report 2019
GWest Corporation Limited (the company) is incorporated and domiciled in Jamaica. Its main activities are the development of commercial properties and the provision of healthcare services. Here are 5...
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GDP : January – March 2019
According to the Statistical Institute of Jamaica, here are the highlights for the January – March 2019 quarter for the Jamaican Economy. Highlight First Quarter of 2019 Growth was 1.7% compared to the...
View ArticleWhen Heat Becomes Life-Threatening
Increased physical activity and prolonged exposure to the sun during hot, humid weather can bring on heatstroke. a dangerous condition in which the body is unable to cool itself. Heat exhaustion is a...
View ArticleThe Story of Emancipation
August 1, 1834 marked a special day for Africans in British colonies as it was the day they received freedom from slavery. In Jamaica, the Emancipation Declaration was read from the steps of the Old...
View ArticleAcademic Year 2019-2020 – Jamaica Calendar of School Terms and Holidays
Updated June 25, 2019 Please find below Jamaica’s Ministry of Education calendar of school terms and holidays for the academic year 2019 to 2020. Here you will find opening and closing dates for...
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The Story Of The Gleaner
The Gleaner was born in 1834, a time of fundamental change for Jamaica. This year marked the beginning of the end of slavery in the British colonies. At that time business in Kingston was done mainly...
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Jamaican Castles
Colbeck Castle Despite our current economic struggles, Jamaica was once a prosperous land, dotted with sprawling estates, imposing great houses and even magnificent castles. These once spectacular...
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The Importance of Coral Reefs – Value, Threats, Actions To Take
Coral reef on Pedro Bank. Photo: © Tim Calver Coral reefs are beautiful, complex ecosystems that support countless plant and animal species and are essential for maintaining a healthy ocean. Found...
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