Davies gets tough on tax delinquents
THE GOVERNMENT is on a drive to collect outstanding taxes, says Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Omar Davies. Jamaican estates alone now owe about $1.2 billion to the Government in Transfer Tax after the death of estate holders.
How does Glendon Newsome spend his weekend?
AFTER A brief chat with Glendon Newsome, it is clear that he is one of the most focused individuals around. As president of the Land Surveyors Association of Jamaica and business partner at Newsome McCooke and Associates, he seems to measure his...
The dollar: Defended despite turbulence
THE BANK of Jamaica (BoJ) continued to maintain a tight rein on the money supply in the quarter ended September 2004, which was characterised by shocks to the system from two hurricanes and rising oil prices.
Successful launch for Biz Kidz Competition
'GOLOCAL BIZ Kidz', a competition encouraging entrepreneurship for high school students was successfully launched at the Gleaner Company on North Street in Kingston, on Thursday November 4, by golocaljamaica.com. Students and teachers from some 18...
Tracking device to save firms plenty
FLEET MANAGERS and department heads say that Cleartrax, a vehicle tracking device, is a very effective tool to minimise the cost of maintaining large and small fleets of vehicles.
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