Jamaica Gleaner Commentary published: Tuesday | February 8, 2005
Editorial - ONR needs time but ...
IT IS now quite clear that the six-month time frame set for the Office of National Reconstruction (ONR) to spearhead relief efforts after the passage of Hurricane Ivan was overly-optimistic.
THE SURPRISE candidate, whose belated nomination forced the voting for vice-presidents of the People's National Party (PNP), was defeated in his bid for one of the four posts.
THE MINISTER of Transport and Works, Robert Pickersgill, announced that traffic fines are soon to be increased once more and many people are saying that the traffic police are going to bathe in money.
RECENTLY, A 92-year-old woman was raped and killed. This woman should have been respected and revered for her experience, longevity and care-giving role. Instead, she was violated and then the agony was terminated by death.
