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Jamaica Gleaner Commentary
published: Wednesday | November 28, 2007

EDITORIAL - The greatness of a grand Olympian
Herb McKenley cannot be measured merely by statistics, as grand as they are and as much as they confirm his greatness. Which, of course, is not to trivialise the story told by figures, if at all that was possible. He was, after all, the first man to run a sub-46-seconds....

Government confusion

Do we need local government in Jamaica? Those who seriously ask this question are concerned about 'over-government'. They have a fear that we have too many layers of government, with possibly overlapping responsibilities, which could be a serious source of waste... - Peter Espeut

NOTE-WORTHY: A tribute to Herb

In the midst of the inevitability of death, I am still saddened to hear of the death of Herb McKenley, O.M. Because of the much-heralded and quite justifiable euphoria over his consuming dedication to and success with his alma mater - Calabar High School... -





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