Jamaicans typically say that “nothing is certain in life, except death and taxes.” While corporate income tax is a significant contributor to the Government’s revenue, it often places a heavy […]
Data is a commodity as valuable as any product or service in any industry. Data and information gathering is a multimillion-dollar business. From external cyberattacks such as malware, ransomware, and […]
The general meeting of a company is the main forum for the shareholders to exercise their right to be informed and ask questions relating to company matters, as well as […]
In olden times people would barter. Ten coconuts could be worth one goat, or 2 loaves of bread could be fairly exchanged for a dozen eggs. The barter system would […]
Part I of this two-part article looked at when an obligation to lend arises. Examples of issues that have been debated as to whether obligations arose were examined by considering […]
The attitude towards and ability to lend money inevitably change during times of economic uncertainty. So, in these times the question as to whether lenders are legally obliged to provide […]
A comprehensive national identification system (“NIDS”) by which each Jamaican is uniquely identifiable has been lauded by many because it potentially affords the government a clear view into the […]
What happens when a potential litigant wishes to sue but cannot proceed as the identity of the wrongdoer is unknown? What if you have been defrauded, you know the identity […]
Starting a business is a scary prospect. Too often, images of sleepless nights and cliff-hanger financial scenarios, not to mention the difficulty of raising capital, hold back many from taking […]
Recently, two significant pieces of legislation aimed at reforming Jamaica’s land titling system were passed in Parliament, they are the Registration of Titles (Amendment) Act, 2020 and its companion legislation, […]
The Covid-19 Pandemic has plunged us into unchartered waters in many ways. No less is this made manifest than the conduct of General Elections during the pandemic. With over 334 […]
Our Prime Minister, The Most Honourable Andrew Holness has announced that the Jamaican electorate will exercise its right to vote in general elections on September 3, 2020. The Electoral Commission […]