Jamaica Gleaner Commentary

Published: Monday Sunday | April 8, 2007

EDITORIAL - Pragmatic diplomacy vs ideological rigidity
Not surprisingly, but foolishly in our view, the Bush administration continues to criticise House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for the Syrian leg of her Middle East trip, which they believe has wrongfully pulled agape a diplomatic window for the regime of President Bashar al-Assad. Read More...

Globalisation: The empire strikes back
Britain's wartime Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, passionately believed in the preservation of the glory and grandeur of the empire. (Wilson) Read More...

A laughable US defence
The American Embassy in Kingston has defended the role of the American Government in helping to provide security for Cricket World Cup 2007. In a letter to The Gleaner, James T. Heg, charge d'affaires, also denied that the United States had anything to do with the institution of a CARICOM visa.(Ritch) Read More...

Windies resurrection?
It's Easter Sunday, supposedly the day that our Lord Jesus Christ arose from the dead. The Bible says it was on the third day, not the same as the third defeat. Therefore, most supporters are doubtful that the Windies will have a resurrection against South Africa on Tuesday. (Taylor) Read More...

Scandals, development and jobs
Driving in Kingston on Wednesday about 10:00 p.m., there was an unusual pile-up of traffic near Balmoral Ave. The traffic had virtually come to a standstill. Cars were parked all about and a crowd was evident. Over an hour before, a murder had been committed and the crowd had gathered to watch the 'excitement'. (Brown) Read More...