Inland Revenue collects $3.7 million in taxes
BLACK RIVER: THE BLACK River branch of the Inland Revenue Department has collected $35.7 million more in taxes than it had projected for the period April 2003 to March 2004.

Gov't may take action on Internet services
THE GOVERNMENT may be forced to take action in levelling the playing field for cable-based high speed Internet service, according to Phillip Paulwell, Minister of Commerce, Science and Technology.

Postal changes greeted with positive reactions
THE MOUNTING of new Jamaica Post signs in front of post offices across Jamaica, has been identified, by customers, as the most visible sign that positive changes are coming for the postal service.

Agro fair geared towards food security
WESTERN BUREAU: THE MUCH-ANTICIPATED launch of the Schools Agricultural & Environmental Competition and Fair, which is expected to increase awareness in Agriculture locally, was launched in Ocho Rios, St. Ann...

Rising waters - Residents in Harmons, Manchester fear flooding
IT IS life as usual for residents of Harmons, Manchester two years after a massive flood which completely submerged the community during the May/June and September 2002 torrential rains, influenced by tropical storm weather conditions.