KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Minister of Finance Peter Phillips, while addressing a meeting with a number of trade union leaders Thursday morning, indicated that he will be "conducting a review of the announced revenue measures and will shortly announce if any adjustments will be made".
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NATIONAL Reggae Girlz goalkeeper Olivia Reid says her biggest footballing dream is to win the 2015 Women's World Cup for her country. Her lofty ambition in the scheme of things may more promptly provide fodder for those who love to jeer at 'pie in the sky' remarks, because in their book, her desire ... Read More
Development milestones
For the most part, your baby should be able to do certain things at a certain age, and it's importan ... Read More
Your pregnancy: Listeria
Listeria infection is a foodborne bacterial illness that can be very serious for pregnant women and ... Read More
A lover of
plants and nature
From as far back as she can remember, Dr Nickiesha Reid has always felt a sense of peace whenever sh ... Read More
The definition of romance seems to hold a different meaning for women than it does for men. For some women it is a feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love and involves things like a simple kiss goodbye or a dinner for two under the stars. Romance is what some women believe to be the journey that leads to finally giving of oneself in the bedroom. On the other hand, a number of men believe that being a good lover in bed is what romance is all about and never see the need to hold ... Read More
A chance encounter at Spencer's Tailoring on a Saturday afternoon set love in motion for Trevin Nairne and Melissa Rattray. Nairne, export manager at Best Dressed Chicken, and Rattray, assistant curriculum development officer at the Council of Community Colleges, crossed paths in March 2012, when she accompanied her sister Desiree to the store. “I was bored, so I went on the road with her,” Rattray shared with Vows. “Trevin had been in the store waiting for a friend for almost ... Read More
Dear Counsellor, I am reaching out to you for help on how to handle this issue with my husband and his pest of a babymother. My husband is a wonderful, God-fearing, Jamaican man and I love him dearly. In the beginning of our relationship he was not honest about his child back in Jamaica. Something in my heart kept informing me that he was not being honest. Well, after a few months he finally came to me — as humble as he is — and he confessed that he does have a son that he supports ... Read More
THE Mirena is a soft, flexible levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device that is inserted in a woman to prevent conception for up to five years. The T-shaped device is generally inserted by a doctor and works by releasing progestin. According to obstetrician/gynaecologist Dr Charles Rockhead, the Mirena secretes about 20 micrograms of progesterone in 24 hours when it is placed in the cervix. "So it has advantages beyond contraception. Sometimes it's good for patients who have haemorrhaging ... Read More
IF some parents could see the pictures, videos, text messages, and conversations that their children are engaged in and exposed to on cellphones and tablets, they would be shocked. More and more children are being given these gadgets with data plans and left up to their own devices when using them. But experts warn that parents need to constantly check to see what their children are doing with these tools of edu-tainment. "I think parents really need to be a lot more vigilant in this time whe ... Read More
ATHLETE's foot (AF), also known as Tinea pedis, is a fungal infection which affects twice as many men as women. It is said to be more common in hot climates, like Jamaica, because sweat helps the fungus to grow. In this condition fungus grows on your foot, mostly between your toes, and the foot will then react to these growths by itching, reddening and sometimes with cracked skin and a strong odour. Dermatologist Dr Patricia Yap said the condition is quite common and persons will develop it a ... Read More
Christal-Ann Thompson Richards — Jill of all trades Congratulations, Mrs Richards. God has blessed you with a rich work ethic and by His grace He will continue to carry you to higher heights for his glory :-) — Ryan Seaton God is going to significantly bless you Christal....significantly. — Yorkail Walters 9 men to date before you marry While I get the gist of what these ladies are trying to do, sampling all the cookies before finally choosing one doesn't sound so good w ... Read More
NO family is perfect, and so every couple will have a spat every once in while, but experts suggest that parents try not to expose their children to too many of these arguments, as this can impact their personal growth and development. "Usually the children get anxious, because when they see mommy and daddy arguing, they might think the family is going to break up or somebody is going to kill somebody," said consultant psychiatrist, Dr Yvonne Bailey-Davidson "Arguing is a part of life, so it's ... Read More
Some people, especially those from rural communities, may recall back in the days seeing the bright yellow vines growing on trees that were popularly known as 'love bush'. Finding out whether or not someone was in love with you was simple. All you had to do was draw a handful of the vines spit on it, call the name of your mate and throw back the vines on a tree of your choice. If after a few days the vines were still alive and spreading then you would know for sure that he/she was in love with ... Read More
Dear Mrs Macaulay, I am a Belgian citizen residing with my Jamaican partner and his 6-year-old daughter in Belgium. In a few months we will be getting married in Jamaica. The mother of the child (she is Jamaican) gave full custody to the father, and agreed that the girl may live abroad with the father and me. We're now in the process of (what is called in Belgium) a step-parent adoption. I will be adopting my partner's child with the consent of the mother. This is a national legal matter be ... Read More
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