Jamaica Gleaner Commentary published: Wednesday | October 6, 2004
Editorial - HIV/AIDS at the workplace
THE AIDS pandemic is affecting every area of life in almost every country on the planet. Governments and institutions are scrambling to draft appropriate policies to deal with this unprecedented challenge.
WE COULDN'T see it, but 'Ivan' did a lot of damage to the marine environment. Even now most people haven't seen it because the damage has mostly taken place under water. (Espeut)
AUSTRALIANS TROOP off to the polls on Saturday to perform their own unique brand of compulsory democracy. In a democracy, one should presumably have as much right not to vote as to fill out a ballot but not so Down Under...(Glaser)
HURRICANE IVAN has further exposed the weaknesses and failures of the Jamaican economy. There is no money, full stop. The government lacks the resources to respond with alacrity to the thousands of farmers, householders...(Chuck)