Patterson and his arrogant bunch
LAST WEEK, Prime Minister P.J. Patterson again demonstrated in no uncertain manner that he puts his governing People's National Party (PNP) above country, and that he should not always be taken at his word.

History of parliamentary salaries - Part Three
A MINISTRY Paper was tabled in the House recently dealing with the history of parliamentary salaries. Below is the third and final instalment of the Ministry Paper. Parts one and two appeared previously.

National Cultural Policy almost ready for Cabinet
THE FINAL draft document towards a National Cultural Policy for Jamaica is to be submitted to the Minister of Education, Youth and Culture, Maxine Henry-Wilson by the end of February, for presentation to Cabinet.

People's Progressive Party fields candidate for Linstead
SPANISH TOWN, St. Catherine FIFTY-EIGHT-YEAR-OLD sports co-ordinator and community officer, Clement 'Sepie' Davis is the People's Progressive Party (PPP)...

Bethlehem Moravian College hosts Cultural Day
MALVERN, St. Elizabeth: BETHLEHEM MORAVIAN College continues to impress on its students, the need to remain culturally aware with the staging of yet another Cultural Day at the institution on Friday.

Diane Abbott roots for support of Carib agri industry
BRITISH PARLIAMENTARIAN Diane Abbott says the United States and Britain need to give greater support to Caribbean agriculture if they hope to win the war against illegal drugs.

Responsible leadership needed
JAMAICA STANDS in desperate need of responsible leadership. The nation is facing severe uncertainties both nationally and internationally and these uncertainties are likely to strain every single fibre of nationhood.

National Health Programme to be launched soon
CLAREMONT, St. Ann: A MAJOR programme, the National Health Insurance Programme (NHIP), will be launched later this year and will provide health insurance for all Jamaicans.