Golding must give conference hope
For the first time in 18 years the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) meets in annual conference not as an Opposition ready to unleash a barrage of shots to the body politic of the People's National Party (PNP) Government, but as a government chastened by the harsh reality of governance.
Games politicians play
A game of smoke and mirrors is being played on both sides of the political divide. On the one hand, the People's National Party (PNP) leadership is trying to deflect the public's focus away from the corruption issue.
Addressing global problems nationally
Bruce Golding's first address to the nation as Prime Minister last Sunday was designed to assuage concerns over rising oil and local prices, weather-damaged roads, the declining exchange rate, and a spurt in crime.
Is bad luck worse than obeah?
Every new government, since Independence, except one, has had a calamitous beginning. The post-Independent Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Government of 1962 had an enthusiastic start that lasted a full 10 years. It was the exception. Not so with the others, each of which had to face an early calamity.
The education challenge: The limits of populism
As one of the third generation in what was essentially a family of teachers, I grew up with the notion that salvation, for myself, my family and the country lay in getting a good education.
Our conflict-causing Constitution
Once again a complicated Constitution is letting down the people of Jamaica. Instead of promoting unity and justice it has often created confusion and misunderstandings.
The gender debate: the bigger picture
It is heartening that the debate around issues of gender in our society, which started about a month or so ago, continues with sustained attention from the media. Despite the fact that the dialogue has been opened only consequent to the perceived, but far from real, ascendancy...
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