Bear Stearns lauds BoJ
On Tuesday, the Bank of Jamaica (BoJ) reduced interest rates on open market instruments. In a press conference on Thursday, the central bank governor, Derrick Latibeudiere, in announcing a stabilised

Portland benefits from post-'Ivan' programme
PORTLAND IS the latest to benefit from the $2.5 million Hurricane Ivan rehabilitation programme of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through its Coastal Water Quality Improvement Project (CWIP).

Talking tax (Week IV) - Benefiting from tax deductions
TAXPAYERS ARE entitled to certain deductions in arriving at their taxable income. This feature looks at the deductions allowable to self-employed persons operating small businesses.

Microsoft donates software to Flankers Cyber Centre
IT IS widely recognised that technology is a potent force that can empower millions of people to reach their goals and realise their dreams, but for many people around the world, the "Digital Divide" keeps that power out of reach.

Frequently made mistakes: Are you a good money manager?
THE PROCESS of managing money may prove extremely difficult for some. This process entails dedicated practice and experience, and at times, common mistakes can be easily made. Fortunately, these mistakes can be rectified.

Consultant says money laundering evident in Ja
"ALTHOUGH Jamaica has not yet come under the scrutiny as other countries have, with its existing drug and crime problem, it is quite readily accepted that there has to be some kind of money laundering going on here," says Kenneth Byrant ...