Jamaica Gleaner Commentary published: Thursday | September 30, 2004
More destructive hurricanes
HURRICANE IVAN was one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record. We remain grateful that Jamaica was spared a more direct hit as the eye passed offshore to the south of the island.
HISTORY WAS made this week when the price for a barrel of oil on the New York Mercantile Exchange crossed US$50 for the first time ever. With that milestone passed, some oil traders are suggesting that the sky's the limit.
GRENADIAN PRIME Minister, Dr. Keith Mitchell, in gratitude, said it well: Jamaica's offer of assistance was more than Grenada could expect from Jamaica, given its own response to Ivan.
