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Editorial
Farewell, Mr Douglas Vaz, innovator and patriot
Probably one of the best measures of Mr Douglas Vaz's patriotism and deep commitment to the social and economic development of Jamaica is the fact that he chose to enter representational politics in the turbulent 1970s. Read More
Meeting needs of the police a good move
All too often in everyday life, those of whom we ask much get very little in return.... Read More
Be not weary in well doing, Mr Orville 'Shaggy' Burrell
Just to be clear, we are very supportive of reggae artiste Mr Orville “Shaggy” Burrell and the critical philanthropic work he has been doing at the beleaguered Bustamante Hospital for Children in Kingston.... Read More
When leaders cling to power...
Many years ago, the great American president, Mr Abraham Lincoln, made this most profound statement: “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.”... Read More
Why Mr 'Butch' Stewart is Mr Douglas Orane's business model
When Jamaica's Reggae Boyz beat Japan 2-1 in the 1998 World Cup final in France, a most unassuming man was seen handing out free GraceKennedy phone cards to Jamaicans, telling them to call home with the result of the match. Read More
Is the economy growing faster than the official data suggest?
During the last 50 years Jamaica has experienced low or fluctuating economic growth. Indeed, in several years the economy contracted, stubbornly refusing to budge from its malaise, despite a variety of shock treatments. Read More
Hope for windscreen wipers
We have the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) , the information agency of the Jamaican Government, to thank for an interesting and heart-warming story on the graduation of 14 young people from the Windscreen Wiper Intervention... Read More
Water access and distribution need holistic, comprehensive approach
We recall former prime minister Mr P J Patterson speaking many years ago of his pain at seeing so many Jamaicans still having to carry buckets of water on their heads, decades after the country's declaration of political independence from Britain. Read More
From one icon to another, Orane embraces 'Butch' Stewart
Dear Editor,We don't often see enough Jamaican businessmen or professionals embracing or expressing open admiration for one another, sometimes because of sheer jealousy. That is why I wish to salute Douglas Orane for being different. Read More
At last, some movement on dangerous dogs issue
Finally, there appears to be some movement among legislators on the issue of owners of dangerous dogs not being held to account when their pets attack and either injure or kill people. Read More
Renford Pinnock — a hero of Jamaica cricket
Many of a younger generation may not realise that West Indies cricket commanded great respect, long before the great teams of the late 1970s to early 90s. Read More
As the justice system runs its course...
The witness statements read in court on Wednesday in the case of five men charged with the brutal murders and beheadings of 40-year-old Ms Charmaine Rattray and her 19-year-old daughter Ms Joyette Lynch in July 2011 give a chilling insight into the demented minds of the... Read More
Diamond Mile an encouraging spark
Gaming and entertainment are, undoubtedly, big businesses in many countries. Here, in Jamaica, we see the benefits of those industries just by a mere glance at the fees and taxes paid to the State by Supreme Ventures Limited (SVL) — more than $6.9 billion last year. That, Supreme... Read More
Citizens must help to stop the spread of deadly dengue
We really can't fault the approach our health authorities have taken over the past few years in Jamaica's efforts to combat mosquito-borne diseases, particularly dengue fever. Read More
Persuade, don't vilify the US on climate change
You won't find us lambasting the United States Administration for deciding to withdraw from the Paris Climate Change Accord in keeping with the announcement yesterday that they would begin the formal process of pulling out of the global pact. Read More
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