Pet passengers
IT’S THAT time of the year when the annual summer holiday comes to mind. If you live in Portugal and are planning a trip to the UK, or live in
Property and publicity
Judy Sharp reflects on life and her world – as she sees it. WELL NOW, there’s a thing! This real estate issue has obviously touched a few nerves, to judge
Delicious treat
EACH MONTH, I vow not to mention the weather, not wishing to reinforce the British stereotype of us being a bunch of weather fixated bores. Having said that, the weather
War veterans battle invisible disorder
MORE THAN 10,000 soldiers returning from the Iraq war have now sought help for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), an anxiety based mood disorder characterised by flashbacks, nightmares and extreme agitation.
Nothing is certain in life
‘This rising generation has so much going for it, especially those with the courage to step outside their comfort zone’ Birthdays are an annual reminder of one’s own mortality and,
What goes down must go up – inflation!
THE WORDS “interest rates” and “inflation” are often mentioned in the same breath. Low interest rates can lead to inflation and monetary policy makers often cite inflation as one of
Columns by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar – One people
WHAT ARE human values? Compassion, friendliness, co-operation, peace of mind, joy and a smile that lasts throughout our life. Often in society, we find a crisis based on identity. Groups
KUWAIT
Women win right to vote THE KUWAITI parliament has voted to give women full political rights. The amendment to Kuwait’s electoral law means women can, for the first time, vote
Tax efficient income drawdown
INCOME DRAWDOWN has built a significant share of the market for ‘retirement’ funds. According to Association of British Insurers figures, from a standing start in the mid-1990s, drawdown currently accounts
Uzbekistan violence triggers condemnation
THE US says it is “deeply disturbed” by reports that troops in Uzbekistan fired on unarmed civilians during a protest in the east of the country. Secretary of State, Condoleezza