EDITORIAL - Good, bold move, Mr Golding
It should have happened a long time ago but, as the saying goes, better late than never. So, Prime Minister Bruce Golding's decision to end the charade and formalise casino gaming is welcomed. There are a number of issues worthy of notice and discussion as the government moves to grant licences...
Panic in world food markets
World food markets have been seized with panic. Prices on many basic commodities go ever higher, and countries are starting to cut their exports of staple crops. The International Monetary Fund has warned that food riots, which have already toppled a government official in Haiti... - John Rapley
More info needed about cassava
Rising food prices and the retaliatory civic unrest spreading around the world has seen the Government and the Opposition issuing similar warnings of a developing crisis posing a major threat to Jamaica. Budget watchers would have scored points for the Opposition's Omar Davies...Lance Neita
NOTE-WORTHY: SUV symbols
Politicians should start taking the environmental issue seriously. It is simply mind-boggling that so many of them drive these big, environmentally-unhealthy vehicles. SUVs are not safer for other road users including pedestrians so the safety benefit...
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