EDITORIAL - Much campaign froth, very little substance
In recent weeks the leaders and acolytes of the governing People's National Party and the Jamaica Labour Party have stomped the country, delivering lively speeches and whipping supporters into zealous frenzy. It is all with the aim of winning state power...
If the JLP cannot win …
As promised, after today, I go on indefinite leave. I will miss the challenge of waking up early every Tuesday morning to compose a column that appears on Wednesdays. I now go fully on the campaign trail. Whether this column will appear again... - Delroy Chuck
Deacons in politics
Being faithful to the scriptures, the Roman Catholic Church has three orders of clergy - bishops, presbyters and deacons - each with different functions. Church law expressly forbids bishops and priests from seeking elected office under any circumstances... - Peter Espeut
The politicians are us
As the election draws near in Jamaica, it is important for us to realise that we cannot be cynical about those who wish to be our political representatives because we are entrusting them with our future and that of our country. We know that they are as good... - Hilary Robertson-Hickling
NOTE-WORTHY: No deterrent to crime
I must say I am disappointed with the sentence imposed on one of the murderers of Senator Dwight Nelson's son. Now, my concern is, are we dispensing justice when our judiciary imposes such moderate punishment for such grave crimes?
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