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Published:Sunday | May 12, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Recently, I joined the ranks of Jamaicans who find themselves waiting impatiently in the office of an attorney, accountant, consultant, dentist or doctor, wondering why such highly trained professionals don't manage their time better.

Published:Sunday | May 12, 2013 | 12:00 AM

I tend to think that I am a good brainstormer of ideas, and right now, I have an idea that I would want to create.

Published:Sunday | May 12, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Economists tell us that savings equal investment.

Published:Sunday | May 12, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Haiti is welcoming plans by the United States-based carrier JetBlue Airways to begin offering daily non-stop flights to the impoverished French-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country.Haiti's consul general in New York, in a statement, noted that...

Published:Sunday | May 12, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Small was beautiful last week.

Published:Saturday | May 11, 2013 | 12:00 AM

AGRICULTURE MINISTER Roger Clarke on Thursday said a window of opportunity seems to be opening up for cassava farmers.

Published:Saturday | May 11, 2013 | 12:00 AM

A PROMINENT private-sector executive has blasted policymakers for their misguided approach to development which, over the decades, has resulted in residents of many rural communities being deprived of basic amenities.

Published:Saturday | May 11, 2013 | 12:00 AM

IT WAS more than just employers who benefited from the Jamaica Employers' Federation (JEF) convention held last week at Sunset Jamaica Grande in Ocho Rios.

Published:Friday | May 10, 2013 | 12:00 AM

The price of oil fell Thursday as the dollar strengthened against some foreign currencies and concerns grew about inflation in China.

Published:Friday | May 10, 2013 | 12:00 AM

A United States-based real-estate company, Green Castle LLC, will be subdividing the Green Castle Estate in Robins Bay, St Mary, to facilitate high-end, seaside residences as the first part of a larger project, which will include a low-impact tourism development on the 1,200-acre property.

Published:Friday | May 10, 2013 | 12:00 AM

I have a great respect for Ronald Mason's views (especially with regard to the logistics hub), but I must disagree with his article on Sunday, May 5, on page A9 of The Gleaner titled 'Kick CARICOM to the kerb'.

Published:Friday | May 10, 2013 | 12:00 AM

The United States says people who lost money from investments in companies operated by convicted Jamaican fraudster David Smith may be eligible to receive compensation from Washington.

Published:Friday | May 10, 2013 | 12:00 AM

A gang of cybercriminals operating in 26 countries stole $45 million by hacking their way into a database of prepaid debit cards, federal prosecutors in New York said Thursday.

Published:Friday | May 10, 2013 | 12:00 AM

A Merck & Co sales representative is suing the drugmaker for at least US$100 million, saying Merck doesn't give women equal opportunities for advancement and punishes employees for taking maternity leave.

Published:Friday | May 10, 2013 | 12:00 AM

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Antigua and Barbuda has made "excellent progress" towards achieving its goal of restoring debt sustainability and macroeconomic stability.

Published:Friday | May 10, 2013 | 12:00 AM

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) has reiterated the need for an amicable solution to the rum dispute with the United States.

Published:Friday | May 10, 2013 | 12:00 AM

When Dr Peter Phillips announced the approval of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) deal as he wrapped up the annual Budget Debate last week, many in the House and across the nation were happy - the ecstasy had waned by then. Dr Phillips, who earned respect by the way he handled the negotiating process, must be congratulated for getting the deal done...

Published:Friday | May 10, 2013 | 12:00 AM

The Jamaica Broilers Group has invested more than $300 million to construct a new processing plant at Spring Village, St Catherine, to relocate its Further Processing Facility from Content, Bog Walk, in the parish.

Published:Friday | May 10, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Victoria Mutual Building Society grew its net surplus by nine per cent to J$997 million last year, up from J$912 million.

Published:Friday | May 10, 2013 | 12:00 AM

The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPSCo) said it has received waivers from three of its four major lenders, thus giving the company more time to become compliant with its loan covenant arrangements.

Published:Friday | May 10, 2013 | 12:00 AM

The National Housing Trust (NHT) said it has disbursed just under J$4 billion in funding to private developers for units priced under $10 million each at interest rate of five per cent during the financial year 2012-2013.

Published:Friday | May 10, 2013 | 12:00 AM

The Jamaican Government and the United States (US) are expected to sign an agreement by July aimed at endorsing a new hegemony tax act called the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), which requires local financial institutions to rat out US account holders.

Published:Friday | May 10, 2013 | 12:00 AM

A court has deemed Resort Properties Limited (RPL), parent company of Palmyra Resort and Spa to be a squatter at The Palmyra, a condominium resort in Rose Hall, St James, and has ordered it to vacate the premises by June 7.

Published:Friday | May 10, 2013 | 12:00 AM

The National Investment Fund (NIF) said on Wednesday that its eight units at Point Village in Negril, Westmore-land, are now on the market.

Published:Friday | May 10, 2013 | 12:00 AM

The stock market pulled back early Thursday after surging to record levels during the past week.

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