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Editorial
Has Police Commissioner Anderson seen the light?
We think Police Commissioner Major General Antony Anderson has a clear understanding of the very critical situation in which this country finds itself with regards to crime, particularly homicides. Read More
Ex-cons deserve a chance too
Such is the level of crime and its devastating effects on society it is hard for most Jamaicans to show much sympathy to convicted prisoners. Read More
Wanted: bold ideas that do not damage electoral democracy
Globally, electoral democracy has entered an uncertain new phase, giving rise to the following concerns: Read More
'One step at a time' is always best
The late, legendary Jamaican Olympian Mr Herb McKenley was a wonderful storyteller. He enjoyed the telling of the famous 4x400m relay run for the gold medal at the Helsinki Olympics of 1952. Read More
Stop playing political football with the minimum wage
We have long ceased to be amazed at the things politicians will say to attract votes. Indeed, making promises is part and parcel of politicking, because electorates are drawn to grand designs and the grander the better. Read More
A global sigh of relief!
Lovers of peace are breathing a sigh of relief that neither the United States nor Iran has declared war after Iranian ballistic missile strikes, Tuesday, on two Iraqi bases housing US troops, in retaliation for the US killing of top Iranian General Qassem Soleimani last... Read More
We like PAHO's proactive approach on heatwaves
Most Jamaicans, we suspect, may have overlooked the warning from the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) that Caribbean countries need to be prepared to deal with the effects of heatwaves that have so far affected Australia, Canada, the United States, Europe, India, Pakistan, and... Read More
Social media against crime; well done, DSP Haughton aka 'DJ Supt'
Detective Superintendent of Police Throyville Haughton, popularly known as DJ Supt, has provided the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and Jamaica a formidable gift for the new year — a new tool to fight crime. Read More
Start public education now to minimise fire disasters
Like people everywhere, horrified Jamaicans have been reading, watching, and listening to reports of the disastrous fires in distant Australia. Read More
Let's look at reforming leave entitlement in education system
Doctors, nurses, police and pretty much everyone else who is fortunate to be employed work 11 months out of each year, if they take all their vacation and other forms of leave. In contrast, teachers enjoy the luxury of almost three weeks at Christmas, nearly two weeks at Easter, and 10... Read More
JFF needs to think, prepare and execute better
In Lyon, France, at the 1998 FIFA World Cup Jamaican football had arguably its greatest result. Read More
Clarity needed on JDF's role in fighting crime
On Sunday this week we featured two articles with interviews done by... Read More
Crime-fighting: It's so hard to be strong when we've suffered for so long…
Both Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Opposition Leader Dr Peter Phillips, in their new year's messages to the nation, have signalled they lack the will to jointly summon Jamaicans to unite in a common assault on violent crimes, especially murders. Read More
Let's face our challenges united as one nation
There's no country in the world that is free of imperfections; be they economic, social, cultural, governance, institutional, or infrastructural. Read More
INDECOM, human rights groups can't replace cops like Renato Adams, 'Bigga Ford' et al
If anyone needs further convincing about the urgent necessity to mobilise the nation in an all-out war against criminal gunmen, the chilling police statistics published in yesterday's edition of this newspaper should obliterate all remaining doubt. Read More
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