Jamaica Gleaner
Published: Sunday | August 9, 2009
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Lee Chin can claim his castle - Wins court battle for Trident property
The Court of Appeal has declared billionaire Michael Lee Chin the beneficial owner of Trident Castle, the impressive Portland landmark operated as a luxury villa that has hosted many of the world's rich and famous.

New domestic carrier to launch off with charters
Skylan Airways, a new domestic carrier owned by Jamaican Dwayne Brown, says it plans to fly a 19-seater British Aerospace Jetstream 32 between Kingston and Montego Bay, a market of some 50,000 that is currently unserved.

Gun violence, criminal assault and AD&D insurance
My son was shot and killed about a year and a half ago. The incident occurred on North Street. He was shot by unknown assailants. I went and identified his body. A post-mortem was done at a later date. The death certificate stated that he died from multiple gunshot wounds. He had a life-insurance policy which had a basic sum insured of $700,000...

Credit card burden
I would like to extricate myself from a huge credit-card debt that has been plaguing me for some years now. It seems as if I cannot get rid of this debt and need your expert advice. I have a credit card with a limit of $140,000.

No 'green shoots' in the labour market
The financial crisis has evolved into an economic, social and employment crisis. Although there is evidence that the global recession may be bottoming out, at least in some countries, unemployment is increasing relentlessly.

Plan your summer getaway - The cost of 'stay-cations'
f you are experiencing a wish to spend the rest of August away from home, your options for a respite are many, whether you choose rest in rustic surroundings, or an ultra-modern resort.


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