Budget presentation 2018/2019 Fiscal Year – Jamaica PM Andrew Holness
By Office of the Prime Minister JIS Story Highlights Mr. Speaker, Jamaica faces a solid waste management crisis. This is evident in towns and cities, rural areas, waterways, on beaches and in the sea. It is the intention of this…
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IDB official says inclusive approach will improve tourism
By Kadian Brown From JIS Story Highlights Country Manager for the Caribbean at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Therese Turner-Jones, says the region must take a more inclusive and environmentally sustainable approach to improve competitiveness in the tourism industry. “It is…
Hurricane Harvey’s real story begins: 40 inches of rain to bring catastrophic flooding to southeast Texas
By Jon Erdman From The Weather Channel Story Highlights Harvey made landfall near Rockport, Texas with winds of 130 mph at 10 pm CDT. Harvey is now a Category 1 hurricane with 80 mph. Harvey will soon stall or meander…
Taxed Off: Tax-exempt hospitals still go offshore
By David Robinson , From Press Connects Health care reporter David Robinson discusses the growing land value of New York state hospitals and how some are investing in “murky” offshore investments. Part of Taxed Off, a USA Today Network investigation….
