Jamaica Gleaner Commentary
Published: Monday Thursday | January 21, 2010
EDITORIAL - FINSAC enquiry flawed
It would have been better, in the interest of public accountability, if the $29 million in fees to be paid to the three commissioners inquiring into the 1990 collapse of Jamaica's financial sector had been declared at the start... Read More...
An embarrassed PNP
The Opposition People's National Party - through a failure of strategic planning and the ineptitude of its inarticulate and intellectually flat-footed House whip, Derrick Kellier - turned what was a potentially simple issue into an embarrassing... Read More...
The difference a year makes
Remember how choked up we all were a year ago? There was Barack Obama, the US's first black president and a man who heralded a transformation of America, maybe even the world, standing on the steps of the Capitol and taking the oath of office. Read More...
Haitian resilience
The recent strong earthquake will test the resolve of the Haitian people. They are not unaccustomed to natural disasters. In 2008, Haiti had four storms which killed 800 persons, nevertheless their economy grew... Read More...
Ditch those 'catch' phrases
There are some phrases that are trotted out whenever persons are asked to suggest what we must do to rectify our social ills. I believe that these obfuscate the situation and end up being more of a hindrance than a help... Read More...
Why Haiti?
Last week's earthquake which unleashed destruction on Haiti, leaving the country in tatters, reminds us of the enormity of nature's fury. With several reported tremors all around us, including the Cayman Islands... Read More...
