Editorial

Criminals still more dangerous than COVID-19

CRIMINALS reminded us last week that, as bad as the COVID-19 crisis is, they remain as dangerous as ever to the welfare and future of this country.

US-China rapprochement good for pandemic-inflicted world economy

As the United States of America remembers the tragic events of September 11, 2001 — 20 years ago yesterday — we empathise with their grief, and acknowledge how much the world has been changed by the event, especially airport security and movement of...

West Indies eye more T20 glory

Those used to the vagaries of West Indies cricket won't be surprised that though the Caribbean team will go to next month's T20 World Cup as defending champions they are currently ranked 10th on the International Cricket Council (ICC) listing.

Time for Boyz to learn teamwork lesson

One lesson from the first three games of Jamaica's Reggae Boyz 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign is one we all already knew; but we sometimes forget: It is that teamwork will always get the job done far better than otherwise.

Now that the African-Caribbean Summit has begun…

After centuries of shared history and heritage, and decades after pan-Africanists like Messrs Marcus Garvey, George Padmore and Kwame Nkrumah, the first-ever African-Caribbean Community (Caricom) summit took place virtually on Tuesday.

We can't continue the lunacy of damage-repair spending

There are times when we wonder why do we even bother to draw attention to the inadequacies that afflict our beloved country. However, we are cognisant of the fact that if we don't speak we will — like those who remain silent when people are being abused — be guilty of that...

Gov't must take a position on mandating vaccines

Seven months ago in this space we advised the Government to place serious focus on preparing our country for the vaccine passports or mandates from other countries which were fast-emerging as part of the management arsenal to reopen their economies.

Worsening social inequities in education now more extreme

When the novel coronavirus pandemic first brought face-to-face education to a halt in Jamaica in March 2020 there was consensus that should it be extended for any length of time the consequences would be horrendous.

As we combat COVID-19 we must plan for the future

Finance Minister Dr Nigel Clarke is reported in the business section of today's publication as indicating that the Government will increase the budget for the Ministry of Health and Wellness in order to provide additional financing in the fight against the novel...

Boyz should know they have nation's support

It was always going to be tough for Jamaica's Reggae Boyz at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City as the octagonal stage of Concacaf World Cup qualifying opened on Thursday night.

Need for solitude, contingency planning and execution

We applaud radio talk show host Mrs Emily Shields for simple, yet priceless advice to her listeners, yesterday.

Mr Adrian Robinson — professional, patriot and first-class human being

Jamaica is blessed to have people with talent, a deep sense of patriotism, and entrepreneurial genius that combine to make this country a formidable force within the international community. One such individual was Mr Adrian Robinson, the former radio broadcaster as...

A matter of treating people with dignity and respect

The Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton spares no effort to get the message out that 'every vaccination counts'. He ends most of his tweets relating to vaccines with the three words which, as all our readers know, have this newspaper's...

JOA's Olympic Manor holds potential for economic gain

The plan by the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) to transform its headquarters into a corporate hub for sports at which members can meet for conversations on sport, its development, and impact is most encouraging and deserves full support.

This crisis requires creativity in thought and action

For Jamaicans, mental depression has become even more of a constant, given the daily calamitous news as the COVID-19 third surge takes flight.Weekend reports of extreme shortages in medical oxygen have made the situation worse.