Culture clash at Christmas
To a country soaked in blood and ripped apart by divisions and strife, the traditional Christmas message of "peace and goodwill toward men" is extremely meaningful and apt. If there is one people who need the respite of Christmas, it is the Jamaican people. (Boyne)
Democracy after 100 days
In its first 100 days in office, the Jamaica Labour Party and its leader, Mr. Bruce Golding, have managed to disrupt the Vale Royal Summit and destroy hope of constructive engagement with the parties because of divisive and tribalist remarks and campaign practices against the Opposition PNP... (Buddan)
'Nothing is ever promised to you tomorrow, today!'
As the year draws to a close, it might be worth reflecting on events passed. The biggest of which is a change of government after 18 years of PNP leadership. The common banter at year-end is usually out with the old and in with the new.
Who cares about downtown Kingston?
Why care about downtown Kingston? What's so important that we should have special planning efforts and groups that are devoted exclusively to redeveloping and improving downtown Kingston? The answer is simple: downtown is everybody's community. (Cummings)
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