This newspaper had hoped for a far more aggressive approach to tax reform by Peter Phillips when he last week unveiled his revenue measures for this fiscal year. We, for instance, feel that the finance minister would have been better served by cutting deeper than one percentage point into the applicable rate of general consumption tax (GCT) and clawing back more of the forfeited revenue by casting a wider GCT net.
The Reverend Peter Garth has emerged with a lobby called the Jamaica Coalition for a Healthy Society (JCHS). It describes itself as "a determined group of individuals which has decided to tackle the forces that undermine today's family, and thus threaten the health of tomorrow's society".
Busy Signal is no damsel in distress. True, he's in extraordinary trouble: jailed and facing extradition. But Busy is definitely not a damsel. ''Im a man.'
I was awakened from dreamy slumber yesterday morning by the clinking of champagne glasses among slick-suited businessmen and Finance Minister Dr Peter Phillips as they celebrated a partial victory and a sleight of hand that duped the glassy-eyed hordes outside.
One of the most coveted experiences for any cricketer is to receive the country's national (or in the case of the West Indies, regional) cap for the first time. It is only then that one can call onself a West Indies cricketer and accept all the honour that goes with it.
On Labour Day, May 23, 2012, numerous persons went down to the Kingston waterfront along Port Royal Street to view the display planned by the Jamaica Defence Force and the Coastguard, with the main feature being fighter plane manoeuvres, compliments of the Canadian government.
Prospects of new cruise lines calling on Jamaican ports in the near future would be a fillip for the island in the highly competitive global cruise-ship business.
The 2012-2013 Budget that was presented in the House of Representatives by Finance Minister Dr Peter Phillips is a three-card trick. This Budget will not take the country anywhere.
On Sunday, May 13, 2012, at 6 p.m., a meeting had been arranged between the East Rural St Andrew Member of Parliament Damion Crawford and residents of Content and Quashie Gap. However, the meeting did not materialise and the numerous people who turned out were all very disappointed.
In various matters, TVJ, in its prime-time newscast, quite commendably affords its viewers different perspectives from assorted analysts. However, not quite so when it comes to sports. Why?
"To those of you who received honours, awards and distinctions, I say, 'Well done.' And to the C students, I say, 'You, too, can be president of the United States.'" This was George W. Bush at his best.
I'm a Jamaican citizen living in St James and I went to get a police certificate at the Summit Police Station about a week ago. First of all, an average of about 90 to 100 persons go to get their fingerprints taken at the Summit Police Station in Montego Bay, in order to get a police certificate daily.
It was symbolic that two years since Jamaica's security forces entered Tivoli Gardens to arrest Christopher Coke, he sat in a New York court listening to testimony by former cronies about the ruthlessness with which he managed his criminal enterprise....
As someone who is not gay, I would like to add my contribution to the gay marriage debate. After more than 200 years and 43 presidents of the United States, the first black president has courageously given his support...
IN THE arsenal of tools available to help children recover from abuse and neglect, mentoring is but one that can contribute to the healing of this segment of the population.As we observe Child Month, Youth Opportunities...
YESTERDAY, MAY 23, the day the Jamaican people celebrated Labour Day, had an interesting twist. On that day, the national project was improving the National Heroes Park. Coincidentally, it is a significant day in our heritage ...
NEARLY FIVE months ago, Jamaican voters gave Portia Simpson Miller an opportunity at vindication - to demonstrate not only that she wins elections, but is capable of the transformational leadership necessary to lift Jamaica to new tiers...
There has, in recent weeks, been substantial focus on the problem of child abuse in Jamaica.The obligatory declarations for Child Month notwithstanding, the attention is right and justified.
Reactions to Busy Signal's arrest: What is wrong with these artistes? I feel sorry for him, but if it is not one thing, it's another.- Kim DayleWhat's wrong with these people? They do not like to see young, black youth strive.
For anyone out there who has been angered at the police for failing to apprehend the criminals and halt the burgeoning lottery scam, they should know that there is a valid explanation for its longevity.Persons in Montego Bay and...
The second president of the United States, John Adams, predicted in 1780: "English will be the most respectable language in the world and the most universally read and spoken in the next century, if not before the end of this one."...
Peter Bunting, the national security minister, is hereby advised that we will be watching him like a hawk to ensure that there is no watering down of efforts to hold Jamaica's police force to account for misbehaviour, especially the abuse of citizens'...
The recent report from The United Nations Children's Fund regarding sexual violence against children in the Caribbean is cause for much concern and should serve as a catalyst for us to move into action to protect...
