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Editorial
We all need to stand against crime
Among the unfortunate elements of the human condition is the certainty of bad news from time to time. Read More
Beware the nuclear weapons, for the night is dark and full of terrors
At present, there are more than enough nuclear weapons to destroy all of mankind and make the planet permanently uninhabitable. Read More
Shelly-Ann eyes the big time yet again
It's that time of year when Jamaican track and field followers get a pep in their step and a glint in the eye. Read More
The thorny mixing of politics and sport
History is littered with instances of sport being used to make political statements.In 1908 for instance, Irish athletes boycotted the London Olympic Games because of Britain's refusal to grant independence to Ireland. Read More
Not even a referendum can end the abortion debate
The sooner we recognise that the abortion debate is a never-ending one, the better off we will be as a society trying to come to terms with ourselves. Read More
If we go any slower, we'll come to a standstill
One of the most painful realities of life in Jamaica is the snail's pace at which the State moves on matters that are of vital importance. Read More
Dare we begin to hope again?
When prime ministers leave office, especially after prolonged tenures, what do they do with the vast experience they would have gathered during some of the most historic and momentous events in the life of their nation? Read More
The weight on the shoulders of Jason Holder and his men
Ask those closely associated with the game and without exception they will tell you that cricket is extremely expensive. Read More
Mr Edmund Bartlett, a tireless fighter for tourism
Jamaicans generally are hoping that the Economic Growth Council's Senator Aubyn Hill is right and that the country will still achieve the five per cent economic growth target (5 in 4), certainly by the end of this Administration. Read More
Bolt's charge to 'give back' worth its weight in gold
Given his superhuman achievements and great experience, people everywhere listen when Mr Usain Bolt speaks about sport. Read More
A plea for Venezuela
We are more than uneasy with Mr Juan Guaido, the new leader of Venezuela's Opposition-controlled National Assembly, declaring himself interim president of that country on Wednesday this week. Read More
Mr P J Patterson's security (read truth) commission
When a man sees his end, he wants to know there was some purpose to his life. — Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius in the movie epic, Gladiator. Read More
Senator Kamala Harris steps into the Colosseum of US politics
Just how far Senator Kamala Harris will go in her bid for the United States presidency is anyone's guess at this moment. Read More
So while the grass is growing, the horse must starve, Dr Barnett?
You won't find us questioning the abilities of Dr Lloyd Barnett, who is widely regarded as one of, if not Jamaica's foremost constitutional lawyers. But, frankly, he has left us entirely befuddled by his support for the end to the limited states of emergency (SOE). Read More
Why not a Jamaican for World Bank?
For 43 of the International Monetary Fund's 73 years in existence, the managing director has been a French national, and all 12 World Bank presidents have been Americans. Read More
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