Jamaica Gleaner Commentary published: Wednesday | June 23, 2004
Parish Councils must work
WE THINK it is out of place for the Prime Minister of Jamaica to find it necessary to tell the town of Ocho Rios to clean up its garbage.
AIDS threatens health targets
GENEVA (AP): THE GLOBAL HIV/AIDS epidemic is threatening efforts to achieve sexual and reproductive health goals that are supposed to improve the lives of women and reduce poverty, the head of the United Nations population agency said Monday.
I NOTICE that the JLP is calling for clarification between the roles of Local Government and Central Government, and for more responsibilities to be given to the Parish Councils. - Peter Espeut
JAMAICA IS certainly one of the most beautiful places that eyes can behold. It is blessed with rolling mountains, spectacular waterfalls, white sand beaches and natural sceneries that can only be the envy of other nations. - Delroy Chuck