The Reagan legacy
RONALD REAGAN was a highly effective, visionary leader. He exemplified the kind of leadership which the world sorely lacks today: A leadership driven by a passion for ideals but balanced by a real-world pragmatism which rescues it from fanaticism.
The Omar factor - PNP leadership race
DR. OMAR Davies' announcement to contest for the presidency of the People's National Party has flown the gate open. Three PNP vice-presidents (and Paul Burke) might well be candidates. Few party contests for leadership in Jamaica have...
Roll Call - Education stakeholders must step to the line
THE CURRENT debate around the difficult issues that confront the Jamaican education system should inspire all of us to think about the kind of society that we want to live in.
G2K Policy Focus - Education reform must begin now
THE DISCUSSION is ongoing as to whether our education system is serving the needs of our society. Given our low levels of passes in Mathematics and English, it is painfully obvious that something is wrong.
The Jamaican diaspora - Development opportunities
WHATEVER THEIR initial reasons for departing Jamaica, the vast majority of Jamaicans abroad have never forgotten their roots. This is manifested in the numerous charitable initiatives which are undertaken every year, either individually...
The Haitian refugee question
THREE MONTHS have passed since the events in Haiti leading to the overthrow of the country's democratically elected President, Jean-Bertrand Aristide.
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