Jamaica Gleaner In Focus
published: Sunday | August 13, 2006
WATCH AND PRAY
The present political situation is unique for the fact that neither the government nor the opposition seems capable of scoring runs on a wicket that is being daily determined by objective conditions. (Bertram)
Life without free speech
What is it like to live in a country where the government decides what you can hear or say? It's a state of mind those who consider free speech a birthright really can't comprehend. And it's something Jamaicans could and would never tolerate. (Chang)
Why we love Miss Lou
It is important that we carefully analyse the meaning of Louise Bennett-Coverley. Why does she inspire such cult-like affection, such worshipful adoration, such unbridled love? (Boyne)
Branding communities and community entrepreneurship
When Norman Manley launched Jamaica's first national civil society organisation Jamaica Welfare in 1937, he did so with a philosophy that communities were a critical part of nation-building ... (Buddan)
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