The Power of Focus…‏

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The power of focus is critical to your success in business…and also in life. I must admit, however, that this is something that took me a while to learn, and I have a few “battle scars” to show what happens to slow learners regarding this issue. “More is better” sounds reasonable, but I’ve learned the opposite is usually true. Less, I’ve discovered, is usually more. The reason, of course, is that there is something powerful about laser-like focus. Having a simple, clearly defined goal can capture the imagination and enthusiasm of your people. It can cut through the night like a beacon. It can bring an idea to life.

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Comments (0) Mar 04 2009

Foreigners to pay more for services

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Published: Friday | January 30, 2009


GOVERNMENT HAS no plans to increase the cost of a passport at this time.

However, foreigners applying for extended stays in the island, and those seeking to become citizens of Jamaica, might soon have to dig deeper to pay increased fees for the services offered by the Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA).

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Major Richard Reese told the Public Administration and Appropriations Committee of Parliament that the ministry had made a submission to the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service for the current fees to be reviewed.

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Comments (0) Feb 11 2009