$2b in taxes uncollected
JAMAICA LOSES more than $2 billion in revenue each year in uncollected taxes from formal business entities.

Sales down, window shopping up this Xmas
WITH ONLY two days left to go before Christmas, there is wishful thinking from both merchants and street side vendors in Montego Bay and downtown Kingston that sales will improve.

Jamaica's negative credit rating...PM pledges comeback
FINANCIAL EXPERTS say Jamaica's negative ratings by Standard and Poor's is frightening. But Prime Minister P.J. Patterson has pledged that it will be reversed in the coming year.

The challenges charities face in the holiday season
THE STRUGGLE is on for some major charities to make ends meet this holiday season. For a few more groups, the effort to spread the Christmas cheer will involve serious prioritising, and extra creativity.

Seasons greetings!
THE MANAGEMENT and staff of Gleaner On-Line take this opportunity to thank all our advertisers, subscribers, and readers for their continued support during the year.