Caribbean 'terrorism'? Implications for US-regional relations
When CARICOM Prime Ministers meet with President Bush and administration officials in mid-June, they will have plenty to talk about. One of the main talking points will be about a post-Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI) after the present one expires this year. (Buddan)
Terrorism: The Irish question for the Caribbean
While I was growing up in England, Irish Republican Army (IRA) bombing campaigns were frequent. Thanks to this, an Irish accent could often arouse suspicion, more so the harder Northern accent, the part of Ireland remaining under British rule. (Sheil)
Teachers: Jamaica's valuable resource
Imagine for just a moment, a country without schools. Or there may be schools but there are no teachers. No one responsible to do the work that teachers do on a daily basis. A society without those women and men who provide adult care and nurturing for our young. (Evans)
Unworkable paperwork or jurisprudential nightmare?
As many Jamaicans would know, there is a major immigration bill being considered by the United States Senate. It affects the livelihood of hundreds of Jamaicans in the United States of America. (Rowe)
The crisis in values
There has been a raging debate between secularists and fundamentalists in North America over the place of religion in the public square and the effects of the secularisation of Western society. (Boyne)
Towards sustainable development of the Jamaican fishing industry (Pt II)
I am not convinced that the Government is fully abreast of the size of the fishing industry, in terms of number of fishers, catch volume and quality. I am not convinced that there are 16,000 fishers, as suggested by the Fisheries Division, nor do I accept the 20,000 estimates. (Tufton)
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