Jamaica Gleaner Commentary published: Wednesday | October 26, 2005
PetroCaribe, after the gut reaction
AFTER THE initially heated and emotive reaction to PetroCaribe, Venezuela's oil rebate offer to the Caribbean, the prospective beneficiaries are taking a more considered view. We believe this is the correct position.
THINGS HAVE not been going well. Permits have been granted for structures to be built in inappropriate places. The real truth of Kennedy Grove (Clarendon) and Nightingale Grove (St. Catherine) is now coming to light. - Peter Espeut
THE DEVASTATING effect of crime and violence on the social order, the victims, their families and friends is simply immeasurable. Criminal behaviour is repugnant, inexcusable and intolerable. - Delroy Chuck