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Jamaica Gleaner Commentary
published: Wednesday | July 9, 2008

EDITORIAL: A declaration that rings hollow
During their annual summit in Antigua last week, Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders went back to Dickenson Bay, on the island's north coast, to issue a declaration about the importance of, and their dedication to CARICOM. The trek was symbolic for it was a declaration...

Avoiding the issue

We Jamaicans seem to have an almost infinite capacity to dance around important issues while avoiding addressing them head on. I can easily understand this, for many of us are selfish enough to want changes that suit us, but wish to avoid the sort of change... - Peter Espeut

NOTE-WORTHY

JaMerican pride - As a 'JaMerican', I take some pride in the facts that my grandfather helped with the banana trade, taking sailing schooners from Kingston to Port Limon, Costa Rica and New Orleans.





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