EDITORIAL - Giving shape to the new House
The 33-27 final count in the general election gives the JLP a margin of victory over the PNP which is about half the margin enjoyed by the previous administration. Magisterial recounts or other legal action could change that margin, but there are other factors that play a role...
Rest well, it's 'Sleep Week'
Only 60.4 per cent of the electorate 'spoke' on September 3. Given the proximity of the votes (both the popular vote and the parliamentary seat count) - their message was either one of equivocalness or (as Mr. Golding sees it) a wish for political cooperation... - Garth Rattray
Engaging the uncommitted
The creativity used by the recently departed opera singer Luciano Pavorotti allowed him to combine two of his passions; the opera and football. Not only did he sing in all of the major opera houses in the world to great acclaim, but he collaborated with pop singers... - Hilary Robertson-Hickling
NOTE-WORTHY - Crossroads
Jamaica is at a crossroads. The electorate has sent an unmistakable message. Our leaders can either ignore it and carry on business as usual or accept the verdict and begin to make fundamental changes. The first being an alliance - a coalition government...
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