Getting to the roots - Transforming rural communities for the better
The Editor's forum held in Montego Bay on 2002 November 29 provided us with two graphic descriptions of the transformation of different aspects of Jamaican life and the impact that this transformation is having...

The health hazards of mobile telephones
IN our modern, fast-paced world, mobile telephones have become indispensable commodities.

Investing In Bonds - Investment options PART 2
THE recent talk about bonds stems from the fact that, throughout the global stock market malaise and economic slump, bonds have continued to deliver solid returns.

Accounting for share based payments
THE Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica (ICAJ) has adopted International Accounting Standards (IAS), now termed International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)...

'Avoid mis-use of taxpayers' money to benefit a select few'
THE biggest voices for increased public expenditures are usually those who gain the most but pay the least. It is therefore not surprising, that despite the dismal state of the public exchequer...

Exposure draft on share-based payment
THE International Accounting Standard Board's (IASB) ED 2 Share-based payment proposes to require entities to recognise all share-based payment transactions in their financial statements.