6 Things You Need To Know Today – April 20, 2015
Woo Best Maths, Science Tutors Back To Schools – Educator. With a new report published by the World Economic Forum indicating that Jamaica is still lagging behind in mathematics and science education,...
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ECJ Convention Broken – Gov’t To Say No To State Funding Of Campaigns. A long-established convention of Parliament following the dictates and wishes of the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) is to...
View Article#ElectionJa – Know Your Constituency: Kingston East & Port Royal
Kingston East & Port Royal was among the 32 constituencies fixed in the new Constitution granted to Jamaica in 1944. The constituency of Kingston East & Port Royal is bounded by a point where...
View Article#ElectionJa – Meet Your MP: Phillip Paulwell
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Phillip Paulwell, is the Member of Parliament for the Kingston East & Port Royal constituency. Here are some facts about him: Phillip Feanny...
View ArticleElection 2016 – Meet The MPs
The preliminary results are in, and a winner has been declared. Based on preliminary results, the JLP will form the new government as decided by the February 25, 2016 election. Below is a list of the...
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Paulwell Backs Phillips, Bunting Confirms Eye On PNP Presidency. As talk of leadership change continues to swirl around the People’s National Party (PNP), two of the potential aspirants have shown...
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Budget Made Simple: The Revenue Measures (Full List). Finance Minister Audley Shaw on Thursday announced new revenue measures aimed at raising $13.7 billion to help fund the $580 billion budget. But...
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Online Resources To Start And Grow Your Business
Here’s links to two online resources provided by agencies of the Government of Jamaica to help start and grow your business. The Knowledge Resource Centre (KRC) at JAMPRO Are you looking for current...
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Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Bulletin – Examination Dates, Tips and More
See below Bulletin 28 from The Ministry of Education re: The Administration of the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Examination. It includes exam dates, tips for parents and students, the objective and...
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How to Compare Prices Online – Grocery, Hardware, Petrol and Textbooks
Do you know where to find the cheapest gas? Or corned beef? Or cement? All these prices and much more information is available online at the Consumer Affairs Commission’s database. Importantly, you...
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Jamaica’s Health Status: A List
The recent health and lifestyle survey provides estimates of Jamaica’s health status across leading public health issues. Namely: Communicable Diseases – Zika Virus and Chikungunya Non-Communicable...
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Economy At A Glance : October – December 2018
According to the Planning Institute of Jamaica, here are the highlights for the October – December 2018 quarter for the Jamaican Economy. October – December 2018 vs October – December 2017 1.7% growth...
View Article5 Foods That Help You Sleep Zzzzz
A well-needed rest is what we all need to fuel up ourselves and kick-start another day. A lack thereof can be destructive not just to our bodies, but also to the mind. If you’re finding it difficult...
View ArticleHow You Can Help Prepare Your Child For The Primary Exit Profile (PEP)
The National Standards Curriculum (NSC) is designed for all students, regardless of their background and profile. It is aimed at enabling students to become successful lifelong learners, who are...
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How To Access The Gleaner Archives
The Gleaner has been publishing newspapers since 1834. The library and archive present a rich source of information and a valuable national treasure. Use the archive to gain a local perspective on...
View ArticleYoung People and Mental Health in a Changing World… Knowing The Signs of...
There are a myriad of mental illnesses affecting youth today and everyone needs to be aware and offer assistance where possible. One of these illnesses is depression. Depression is a medical illness...
View ArticleUnderstanding The Foreign Exchange Market
The economy is changing, so watching the inflation rate is becoming more important that watching the exchange rate. Jamaicans have generally accepted “exchange rate stability” to mean a slow rate of...
View Article5 Benefits of Coffee
It was Rohan Marley who once said ‘Coffee connects us in so many ways – to each other, to our senses, and to the earth that supports the coffee trees”. All that goodness in one cup? The answer: yes!...
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List of Reduced Taxes – Revenue Measures Ministry Paper 2019/2020
A number of measures to reduce taxes in Jamaica were announced today. In summary: Abolition of the Minimum Business Tax Abolition of the Asset Tax payable by non-financial institutions Replacement of...
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How To: Calculate the Savings from Reduced Stamp Duty and Transfer Tax
Among the recently announced reductions in various taxes are stamp duty and transfer tax. Let’s look at what those reductions could mean in dollar value when purchasing or selling property. As of April...
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