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Jamaica Gleaner Commentary
published: Tuesday | August 1, 2006

Journey from emancipation
This year's celebration of emancipation from slavery comes while we yet mourn the passing of Louise Bennett-Coverley less than a week ago. She of course represents a good example of our growth through colonial tutelage to still developing nationhood...

Emancipation: Waiting to exhale
Today, Emancipation Day, marks the eighth year since Ezra "Jeff" Lewis died. At his funeral service, his son Howard said that his father would take the children on trips around the island and explain the heritage... - Devon Dick


Economic gains mask underlying crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C.: According to Vital Signs 2006-2007, released last month by the Worldwatch Institute, economic indicators are on the rise: in 2005, more steel and aluminum were produced than ever before, vehicle production reached a record...




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