US adjusts landing fee policy
Congested airports nationwide can charge landing fees based on the time flights land and the volume of traffic instead of on the plane's weight, according to a new federal policy introduced Monday. United States Transportation Secretary Mary E. Peters said the policy...
New Year message - Challenges and opportunities ahead
The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) expects 2008 to be a very challenging year for the country as a whole, for the shipping Industry and for our Region; however, our past achievements give us confidence in our abilities to identify and grasp...
Dollar falls against euro
The U.S.dollar fell against the euro on Monday, retreating toward its all-time low against the European currency as speculation persisted that the United States Federal Reserve would cut American interest rates again. The euro rose as high as $1.488...
Northern Rock could be nationalised, says Darling
Shares in Northern Rock, PLC slumped more than five per cent on Monday amid increasing speculation that the troubled mortgage lender will be nationalised, rather than sold off to a private investor. Stepping up pressure on Northern Rock ahead of a key...
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