Monthly Archives: February 2013

Jamaican Dollar Lost 4.44% in First Two Months of 2013

The average selling rate for one US dollar was 97.1066 Jamaican Dollars today. That means the Jamaican dollar has devalued by 4.44% since the beginning of the year.

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Dividend Tax

Want proof that all the companies are paying attention to the “revenue measures” (aka taxes)? Check the announcements coming out of the Jamaica Stock Exchange. Now check the date of the increased tax on dividends. The increase in dividend tax … Continue reading

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Boost Har Up

Well, it’s bacchanal time once again so you might as well get acquainted. Big in Jamaica is here to help you since soca is becoming so Big in Jamaica that local artistes and politicians have been paying attention to the … Continue reading

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NHT Again

Another perspective on the NHT situation came out this week from former Prime Minister Orette Bruce Golding. It is shown below. Wonder why the JLP didn’t let Andrew Holness write it? It probably could have helped their cause. Also there’s … Continue reading

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Treasure

Wonder how much this stuff is worth? Can it repay the national debt? If only. Priceless buried treasure found “Anastasia Cunningham, News Coordinator When 19-year-old Michael Taylor set out to work on Tuesday morning, he had no idea he was … Continue reading

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Hold Strain

Hard times as illustrated in the Jamaica Observer. Everything cool man. Irie.

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Count Your Blessings

Times are hard, but we still have a lot to be thankful for as we strive for better. Just listen to this song and take it easy for a bit.

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BMW Bavaria Jamaica

Spotted this BMW Bavaria in Kingston recently. Still running and looked like it was in decent condition. If it’s your car, congrats and please send us some additional photos and specs. Here’s some information from Classic and Vintage BMW: “The … Continue reading

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Saturn Jamaica Commercial-Murther

Careful how you burn the Jamaican flag:

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Happy Jamaica Day?

We’re still trying to figure out where this “Jamaica Day” came from but Happy Jamaica Day anyway. Actually, here’s some insight from the Jamaica Information Service: ” Jamaicans from all walks of life are being encouraged to participate in Jamaica … Continue reading

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