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Jamaica Gleaner Commentary
published: Wednesday | July 6, 2005

Local Government performance
TWO CONTRASTING aspects of Local Government performance have been on display in recent months, reaching an apex of sorts in the last few days. We refer to the political manoeuvring in the Portland Parish Council...

Itching and scratching
WHEN GIRLS of eight and nine years old are sexually abused - and then killed - it makes you stop and think. What would be going through the minds of men who would do something like that? - Peter Espeut


The poverty of nations
THE RICH countries of the world became rich, and remain rich and prosperous, through good governance and the creative efforts of their people. This week, when the G8 countries meet in Gleneagles, Scotland... - Delroy Chuck


Africa - myths and realities
I HAVE returned from a week in Mozambique. The images which I saw were of a positive people on the path to recovery from disasters which were not of their making. They were celebrating 30 years of independence... - Anthony Gifford
















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