Jamaica Gleaner Commentary published: Sunday | May 25, 2003
Editorial - Deterrents to cultural revival
WHILE IT is accepted that Budget deficits, of necessity, will limit the extent to which the Government is able to deal with community development, it is to be hoped that resources can still be found to carry out some of the plans for restoration of areas.
THOSE OF us who experienced the political tribalism and social upheaval which occurred between the 1976 and 1980 election campaigns have spent the last 25 years being deeply distrustful and cynical of all politicians. (Smith)
The socialist backlash has begun
ALONG WITH everything else the socialist backlash has begun. The hunt for scapegoats is on. Sundry 'speculators' are being blamed for the rapid devaluation of the Jamaican dollar. (Ritch)
THE SERIOUS problem of rape in our society, and the vulnerability of our women and girls is documented in the latest police statistics which show that, while there have been declines in other major crimes, rape and carnal abuse have been trending up.
