EDITORIAL - The passing of two great figures
This week witnessed the passing of two fine artists - one of global renown, the other, little known outside Jamaica - whose mediums of creation were vastly different, but whose works would have had profound relevance and impact on all who came in contact with them...
Opportunities in expensive oil
Energy consumers got a reprieve over the last couple of weeks as surging oil prices fell back towards earth. Having neared US$150 a barrel, the price of oil this week dropped below US$120. The cost of everything from gas to light should become a bit less painful... - John Rapley
Jamaica: most terrible and most beautiful
"What a magnificent land." Everybody seems to recognise that, but would shake their heads sadly in regret: "we now have become barbaric."Jamaicans of a different generation remain noble, if not heroic, in their love of our island and our people...Richard Ho Lung
Going bananas
I can still hear the words of former prime minister, Hugh Shearer, ringing in my ears. He had long seen the moves to erode the preferential access of Caribbean bananas to European markets which had been granted to former colonies in African, Caribbean and Pacific... - Dennie Quill
'Bang-belly' economy
While many parents may admire the pleasingly plump baby or toddler, paediatricians will often warn of the dangers of the onset of childhood obesity and the potential for this to continue through adolescence and into adulthood. And, of course, medical doctors... - Colin Steer
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