Jamaica Gleaner Outlook

Published: Monday Sunday | May 17, 2009

Being his brother's keeper
With the effects of the international financial crises on the world and its deleterious impact on the lifestyle of people across the globe, conspicuous consumption is as out of style as the platform shoes. In this the new world, where merely surviving is a taxing endeavour, we are all our brothers' keepers and the emphasis has now shifted from self, to the good of the whole. Read More...

Memories of Mother's Day
Last Sunday was one of the busiest days on the Jamaican social calendar. Mothers got a well deserved holiday from their life-long duties as managing directors of home and company and were treated by their line staff of children and loved ones. Read More...

DOCTOR'S ADVICE - Disappearing desires?
Doc, can you give me good advice about my man? He is 39 and I am 34. We have had a wonderful sex life for the last 10 years. But in the last six months, it seems like his desire for me has been fading. There are many nights when he just can't make it. Often, I have to try real hard for half an hour before he can get an erection. Read More...

MY DOWN TIME WITH ... Maia Chung-Smith
Maia Chung-Smith is a former journalist, who now dedicates her life to working with the Autism and Disabilities Foundation that she began a year ago. Read More...

LET US PRAY ... with Businessman Omar Azan
Businessman Omar Azan is the president of the Jamaica Manufacturers' Association (JMA) and chief executive officer of Boss Furniture Company Limited. Located in the heart of downtown Kingston, this company, as others, is now grappling with the challenges of the current economically difficult times. Read More...

Self-esteem and extra-marital affairs
Persons who engage in extra-marital affairs may have doubts about their sense of self as they question or rationalise their errant ways. Read More...

Best places to live in St Thomas
Jamaica's ninth largest parish, St Thomas, has a lot of room for growth. Modern-day St Thomas reflects developing communities. When Outlook went scouting in the communities of Albion Estate, Southaven and Retreat, this was a constant theme. Read More...