Jamaica Gleaner In Focus published: Sunday | September 26, 2004
Handicapping the presidential race
WITH A month and a half to go Kerry has belatedly come out swinging at Bush, especially over the disastrous war in Iraq. But it's not clear those attacks will bring positive results. (Kopka)
IF THE Democrats fail to make George W. Bush a one-term American President, they might, after emerging from the cloud of defeat, come to understand how their lack of dexterity in handling religious and ethical issues handicapped them. (Boyne)
THE PNP came to power in early 1989, only a few months after Hurricane Gilbert hit the island. With the PNP conference being held in the aftermath of Hurricane Ivan, let's try and evaluate our situation then and now. (Chang)
The following is an edited version of a speech given by Winston Dear at the Gleaner's Long Service Award ceremony held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel last Tuesday.