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Jamaica Gleaner Commentary
published: Tuesday | October 24, 2006

EDITORIAL - Cramping the Fourth Estate
We suspect that with all its other requirements, having a sense of humour and the capacity to maintain equanimity in the midst of all, are important prerequisites for successfully handling the job of Prime Minister.

Press freedom in Parliament - Part 1

An unusual front page photo has caused Jamaican politicians to once again unearth the lightly buried sword of spite, which they sometimes use when trying to put the media in its place. - Ken Jones


Taking the Opposition on board

The regional integration movement, from the early attempts at Federation to the more benign efforts at economic and social cooperation, has taken its fair share of beating over the years. In many cases, the stick it has received... - Vernon Daley


Dutty Wine culture

Last week, I heard a song with the words 'dutty gal' in it. This is a derogatory reference to females. Such degrading reference to persons based on gender, race, religion or class should not be permitted in the media. - Devon Dick




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