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Monthly Archives: January 2011
Three thirty four
January 31st. It’s still not too late to achieve goals for 2011. Evaluate progress. Make changes to get back on track. The road is still open. Get going. Now.
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NCB Results
National Commercial Bank Jamaica Ltd. (NCBJ) released their first quarter results yesterday. Haven’t gone through the numbers in detail yet but the company made over J$3 billion between September and December of last year. $3 billion in 3 months. Not … Continue reading
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Big surprise
It seems as though the local authorities are shocked that the recently imposed progressive income taxes have failed to produce additional income for the state. What’s also surprising is that the government couldn’t provide information about the shortfall. They know … Continue reading
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Sizzla still represents
Took in a Sizzla concert on Sunday night; the man performed a wicked set with all the hits. Small venue, intimate, unplugged vibe, but no live band. Definitely a good night. Here’s a snapshot:
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Bank Fees Jamaica
Tired of bank fees in Jamaica? Check out this study published and released by the Bank of Jamaica on January 24, 2011 which supports the anecdotal evidence that Jamaican banks have been charging and collecting exorbitant fees from customers. Some … Continue reading
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Stop Light
So I was waiting at a traffic light two days ago with my windows down. While waiting, a beggar asked me for money. My response: “I don’t have anything.” I continued to wait at the light. Then the beggar flicked … Continue reading
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Jamaica inflation
The chart below shows how inflation has affected purchasing power in Jamaica since 1989. Maybe this is why the Jamaican dollar has devalued so much over the period.
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Big In Jamaica 