EDITORIAL - Overcoming cynicism in fighting crime
In the hurly-burly of Jamaican life, there is one thing that you can expect to be constant: The rolling out every six months or so of a new anti-crime initiative. So, last week, we had the latest of these, the first under the Golding administration, which took office last September.
The dilemma of politics: populism vs development
The Budget Debate is now over, at least in its first phase, and the Appropriations Bill has been passed so money voted by Parliament can be spent. Another phase of the debate on Government policies will begin later in May when the so-called Sectoral Debate begins ... (Phillips)
Front-page reflections
I am writing from the front page of Tuesday's Gleaner [May 6] and taking the road less travelled of multiple commentary. "Danville walks: Director of elections resigns over US citizenship", "Lyn-Sue gets six months for fabricating evidence", "Child Month tips", the front page reported. (Henry)
Brand Jamaica
It happened in almost world-record time, so you would have missed it if your attention strayed for more than 9.76 seconds. The performance of Usain Bolt eight days ago at the National Stadium temporarily shifted the focus from Asafa, just like the minister wanting us to shift to another type of edible starch. (Taylor)
Wanted: A crusade against criminals
Last Saturday, a one-year-old baby girl was murdered in August Town, St Andrew. No name was given for this child. Her right to a name was not even recognised by the media. For many, she is simply another statistic - An innocent toddler shot by criminal gunmen who remain at large and free to kill more innocent citizens with impunity. (Brown)
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