Jamaica Gleaner Commentary
Published: Monday Wednesday | February 11, 2009
EDITORIAL - Might Jamaica restructure its debt?
Jamaica is no Argentina. No matter the struggle, Jamaica has always paid its debt. Indeed, the law gives debt-servicing the first call on the national treasury. On Monday, for instance, the Government redeemed a US$250- million bond which fell due, drawing on the central bank's reserves... Read More...
The just shall arm themselves
Few have been the reactions to the call by prominent local clergymen, for the nation's people, including Christians, to arm themselves in protection against the growing threat of violence. It is significant that, even though this call to arms... - Kadene Porter Read More...
NOTE-WORTHY
Irritating teacher-pay debate - The current debate about performance-based pay for teachers is truly irritating. There is a general assumption, fed by the teachers and followed up by many that wish to link pay to students' performance. Read More...
