Late winter season and Cancun kept tourists away
A late winter season, the revitalisation of the Mexican resort destination, Cancun, and the implementation of the U.S. passport initiative were some of the reasons why tourist arrivals for the month of January were flat on last year figures, according to government officials.
System failure at C&W shuts up 'Talk Free'
A system error at Cable and Wireless Jamaica on Ash Wednesday resulted in mobile customers of the telecommunications company being locked out of its current Talk Free Promotion and, in acknowledging the system failure, C&WJ says the matter was addressed almost immediately.
JSE index drops below 100,000
The last day of trading saw the main JSE index fall sharply by 3,583 points, bringing it below the psychologically important 100,000 barrier.
New JBA president sets out to establish local credit bureau
Newly elected president of the Jamaica Bankers' Association (JBA), Patrick Hylton, has placed the establishment of a credit bureau for the local industry high on the agenda during his tenure.
Youngsters and car insurance
I am a very young professional. I am planning to start driving lessons soon. My options are: Should I invest in further education; or, should I buy a motor car at the end of 2007? Can you provide me with details of motor vehicle insurance for a new driver?
National Housing Trust partly responsible for housing price hike
The experts might not know enough about economics to make a complete assessment of the situation in the housing market. The fact is that the availability of credit at lower rates of interest does stimulate demand.
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