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Commentary

Clergy tackle dons and politics
In the wake of the extravagant funeral rites in the National Arena for a so-called community don the leaders of the Jamaica Council of Churches (JCC) have voiced their own criticisms of the event and related concerns. In particular the clergy have...

The 'don' - a politician's best friend

We need to take a real hard look - and at what better time than now ­ at the role of the "don" in the Jamaican society. And we must determine for how long we are prepared to allow the tail to wag the dog, to admire the Emperor's new clothes,...

Teacher, teacher!
My father was a Teacher. Please note the capital "T". He felt equal to the Doctor, the Engineer, the Dentist, the Lawyer, the Surveyor and all other professionals. He knew he was more important than politicians... Hartley Neita










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