NIS fund soars - Expected to reach $29b by next March
NET ASSETS of the National Insurance Fund (NIF) are expected to reach $29 billion by next March, reflecting a net positive change of $4 billion, and raising concerns about the fairness of a proposal to increase the...
West Nile virus spooks horse racing
THE LOCAL horse racing industry has been placed on alert in reaction to the threat of the West Nile virus, which could cause serious damage to the multi-million dollar business.
JUTC to lose another $1b
THE STATE-OWNED Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is projected to lose another $1 billion this budget year. This represents an improvement of 14 per cent over the loss of $1.6 billion for the previous year.
Waste authority makes cess recommendation
THE GOVERNMENT should consider putting a cess on other man-made non-biodegradable products, says head of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Alston Stewart.
Carib on red alert for SARS
WITH NO cases of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) yet confirmed in the region, Caribbean countries, concerned about the threat posed by the disease, have stepped up precautionary measures against the deadly...
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