Jamaica Gleaner Commentary published: Friday | January 2, 2004
Devastation in Iran
EVERY ONCE in a while, a tragedy unites humanity in grief and sympathy. The Iranian earthquake has been one such instance. Long after the victims have been buried, the earthquake's political after-shocks will still be felt.
THE YEAR 2003 has passed - to the relief of many I do believe. It was simply not the best of times. The sugar industry for instance would like to forget the dismal performance that ended with the lowest production in over 60 years. - Hugh Martin
The USA is demanding that airlines flying into America carry armed air marshals onboard as protection against terrorists. This may soon apply to Air Jamaica. We should start carrying a Shotta 57. - Tony Hendriks
Happy New Year!
HERE WE are in 2004. This new dawn reminds me that time is everything, it seems like only yesterday we were ushering in 2003. - Dennie Quill
