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Jamaica Gleaner Commentary
published: Thursday | August 19, 2004

The IMF review
IN ITS most recent review of the Jamaican economy, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) found the country's finances were headed in the right direction. Last year the situation was the reverse.

Democracy and 'interim governments'
IN THEORY, democracy is a wonderful thing. But then, in theory, so too is the Test cricket batting record holder as West Indies team captain.


The Darfur crisis
WHEN ANALYSING the politics of the Horn of Africa, it is helpful to start with one adage: things are seldom what they seem. And figuring out just what they are can be a devilish task.


Marcus Garvey the philosopher
MARCUS GARVEY is quite probably the most influential black man of modern times - meaning the last 500 years. And he came from Jamaica. So does Bob Marley, another international mega-influence.












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