Tank, electrical work tax new homeowner
When Samantha finally got the keys to her own home, a two-bedroom townhouse, recently, she was a very happy 38-year-old woman. However, the spending that has been required just to make it safe and comfortable to live in has been a real eye-opener.
Extra Costs come with moving in
At the end of the long, tedious process of finding a suitable property, accessing a mortgage and moving in, the person who has finally stopped paying rent or moved out of their parents' house should naturally be expected to heave a huge sigh of relief...
New capital standards for general insurers
The Financial Services Commission (FSC) is implementing the Minimum Capital Test (MCT), which is a new capital standard for general insurers, that will better align capital provisions with insurance risks. Executive Director of the FSC...
Dixon calls for more risk
Dr. Jean Dixon, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Technology, Energy and Commerce, has challenged Jamaica's manufacturers to become risk takers and embrace opportunities that will grow the economy.
Oil roars past $70 on Nigeria concerns
new york, (reuters): Oil surged more than a dollar to over $70 a barrel on Monday as unrest in Nigeria kept markets on edge for further supply disruptions from Africa's top exporter. London Brent jumped $1.07 to $70.49 by 1741 GMT after trading...
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