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'Current GCT system anti-poor'

Amid public criticism that several aspects of its tax-reform proposal were anti-poor, the Private Sector Working Group (PSWG) has hit back saying that label would be best applied to the current system of general consumption tax (GCT) exemptions....

Government should lead fight against T&T trade advantages

The Private Sector Working Group (PSWG) says Jamaican manufacturers must be part of the fight to address some of the perceived advantages enjoyed by their counterparts in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T)...

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Sports»

Windies face daunting task against world number one

LORD'S, England (CMC): Embattled West Indies enter the opening Test against world number one England at Lord's today, facing an avalanche of criticism over a novice top order, patchy preparation and a recent record that has seen them win just one series...

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Business»

Jamaican non-Blue Mountain coffee shows favourable outlook

THE PROSPECTS for non-Blue Mountain coffee in the United States of America are promising, Agriculture Minister Roger Clarke was advised during a recent visit to Atlanta, Georgia, when he toured Blue Mountain Inc and got to see Jamaica Blue Mountain...

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Entertainment»

Freddie, Marcia leave moms talking

Western Bureau: Two of reggae's living legends, Freddie McGregor and Marcia Griffiths, showed their musical prowess and that their music is still relevant when they sizzled in Montego Bay at the Dream Girlz Collections' To Mom With Love Concert....

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Commentary»

Tax-reform time come

RECENTLY, I heard Joseph Matalon, president of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica, being interviewed by Paula Ann Porter on RJR...

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Food»

An Eastern flair

The theme of his party was: to live, to love, to forget time.And to do that, some good food is a necessity. When it came to the food for Sameer Younis' 70th birthday party last Saturday, it was a collaborative and family affair.

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Daegu to London

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Gleaner Special Reports

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The Gavel

Better financial backing needed for farmers and youths
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Roving with Lalah

Roving with Lalah

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Edible eats for Easter
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