Jamaica Gleaner Commentary published: Friday | November 7, 2003
Juggling Gov't finances
THE GOVERNMENT'S problem in finding cash to pay its bills seems to be getting worse as more and more ministries and departments join the delinquent ranks.
IN THE midst of a bad week in Iraq, Congress approved President Bush's request for US$87 billion in additional funding for Iraq and Afghanistan. It's a big political victory for the president, and one he needed to get. - Dan Rather
IN MY column of October 17, 'Youth and Agriculture', I incorrectly attributed the agricultural census conducted every 10 years to the Data Bank of the Ministry of Agriculture. - Hugh Martin
Obeah in Montego Bay
ON A recent visit to our second city, I was a bit taken aback to learn that obeah is alive and well in Montego Bay and its environs. - Dennie Quill
