The rubble left of Thompson’s house which collapsed late last month. (Photo: Lionel Rookwood) Jennifer Thompson is still seeking assistance to get back on her feet after her home collapsed last month due to heavy rain that has been pelting north-eastern parishes in recent weeks. The resident of Richmond,

Exercise helps reduce cancer risk Here are some tips to get you started on an exercise programme! YOU FIRST HAVE TO GET YOUR MIND IN A HEALTHY PLACE You have to realise that eating right and exercising regularly are now going to be a part of you and your

Trey Grandison shovels silt and sand from a drain in Mineral Heights while Tivon Howell patiently waits to take the sludge to a nearby field. (Photo: Michael Gordon) Sagicor yesterday provided building approval numbers for its Millennium Mall in Mineral Heights, Clarendon, as it countered statements made by two politicians

BROWNE... we have always taken the position that we reserve the right to call off the referendum WASHINGTON, DC, United States (CMC) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says financial fragilities occasioned by the decrease in the number of correspondent banking relationships (CBRs) could undermine the long-run growth and financial

Grantley Stephenson, CEO, Kingston Wharves Limited, addresses the investor briefing and tour showcasing the company’s existing and planned logistics capabilities. In his Budget presentation, Prime Minister Andrew Holness reasserted the Government's objectives to make Jamaica a logistics centre. The prime minister committed resources to ensure that the logistics projects

Residents of a house in May Pen, Clarendon attempt to salvage items of clothing and furniture after their homes was flooded during two days of heavy rains. The Clarendon Municipal Corporation (CMC) says an estimated 5,000 people were affected by the floods and it has begun to provide relief.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a new working paper on value added tax (VAT) and consumption taxes within the Caribbean region which asserts that competition for investments has led to diminishing returns from the tax category. Tax Administration Reforms in the Caribbean: Challenges, Achievements, and Next Steps,

Finance and the Public Service Minister,  Audley Shaw (left), listens to IBIS Management Associates Manager of Banking Compliance and Risk, Arthur Dania, at a seminar on ‘The Evolution and Future of Capital Adequacy Standards’, at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday. KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Finance

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its first review of Jamaica’s Stand-By Arrangement with the Fund endorsing the Government’s move from direct to indirect tax as a positive sign. The IMF says programme implementation remains strong under the programme, with sustained positive gross domestic