EDITORIAL - Surveys show key shifts in national demographics
The latest survey of living conditions in Jamaica, in which consumption is used as proxy for income, was published last week and officials were happy to trumpet a further decline in poverty in the country.
Election financing and CARICOM
The issue of election finance reform has leapt back to a prominent place on the national agenda after being shoved to the periphery over the past few months. It's a pity it has taken a scandal to bring it back to the fore... - Vernon Daley
Say no more State funding
The resignation of a Cabinet minister over the acceptance of a donation/ commercial transaction from a foreign company has raised the issue about state funding of political parties. - Devon Dick
The flap about flag colours
It is normal practice for people of most countries, colours, classes and creeds, to use flags as a signalling device or a way of telling others about themselves, their hopes and aspirations. - Ken Jones
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