Jamaica Gleaner Commentary

Published: Monday Monday | August 3, 2009

EDITORIAL - Time to fast-track national ID system
India wants to know the people who live in the country; that is to say, identifying them not merely as statistics, but as unique individuals.It makes sense. There is no single, nationally recognised identification system in India and the myriad process used by states ... Read More...

So, help me God!
When I heard newly appointed Senator and Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Marlene Malahoo-Forte, completing her oath of office, I did a double take. At first it seemed like a mistake from this resident magistrate... Read More...

The EU and abortion
Some pro-abortionists have proposed that in Jamaica, anyone - doctor, nurse, priest, pastor or guidance counsellor - who rejects or advises against abortion should be charged and found guilty for not performing or not encouraging the performance... Read More...

NOTE-WORTHY
A former envoy's lament - While serving as United States Ambassador to Jamaica, I offered financial assistance to the government of the day for the redevelopment of Hellshire Beach, with no strings attached. Read More...