Portia's race with time
The euphoria over the leadership of Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller is dissipating and political pundits are saying she had better call the elections sooner rather than later for she faces a reenergised, fighting-fit JLP. (Boyne)
Borrowing for growth
The Prime Minister's photo opportunity with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez earlier this week represents another loan to the Jamaican people. This time, it is US$273.39 million or J$17,770 million. (Tufton)
Guyana's elections: issues of ethnicity and territoriality
Guyana will hold elections on August 28. In both Jamaica and Guyana, the ruling parties have been in power since 1989 and 1992 respectively. (Buddan)
US demonstrates commitment to Doha
The United States remains committed to the successful conclusion of the Doha Round of multilateral trade negotiations of the World Trade Organisation. (Brenda LaGrange Johnson)
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