PNP's compulsory attendance plan unrealistic - Jamaica Teachers' Association president
Outgoing president of the Jamaica Teachers' Association, Hopeton Henry, yesterday described as unrealistic, a promise by the People's National Party to mandate compulsory attendance and enrolment in schools as of 2010, more
Golding a 'profiler', says Simpson Miller
Just days after the clash in the national debate between Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller and Jamaica Labour Party leader, Bruce Golding, Mrs. Simpson Miller has labelled Mr. Golding as a "profiler" more
Opposition Leader expects resounding win - Knocks PNP on promises
Contrary to the predictions of local pollsters and political pundits, Opposition Leader Bruce Golding says the upcoming general election will not be close. more
CRITIQUING THE DEBATE - Portia, Bruce: A Mismatch
THE THIRD and final debate between the Prime Minister and Leader of Opposition was similarly a mismatch as the first between Drs. Phillips and Baugh. more
'Ban children from political motorcades'
WITH SPORADIC acts of violence taking place on the campaign trail leading up to the August 27 general election, Betty-Ann Blaine, convenor of the advocacy group, more
They really pursued the issues
THE DEBATES are now over and the two big guns have had their night at the podium. Let me, like many others, declare that Bruce Golding made a full sweep of the debate in all areas. more
People's National Party (PNP) supporter stabbed to death
A People's National Party (PNP) supporter was stabbed to death in Clarke's Town, Trelawny, early Saturday morning and a Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) activist arrested and charged with murder following a heated argument over politics. more
Elderly travelled five miles for Sally
The music that blared from the sound systems was almost deafening. The streets were covered with supporters clad in yellow and orange colours but among the masses they stood. more
Political debates or press conferences
In the 1980s, I enjoyed being part of the United Theological College of the West Indies' debating team which included persons such as Clinton Chisholm, Kirton Lashley and Rodwell Thom. For two years, we debated the Halls of UWI Mona campus and never lost more
Portia, Bruce and trust
During the leadership debate on Saturday night, my telephones rang without letting up. My friends and colleagues in the Caribbean and the U.S. were constantly calling to express dismay at what they felt was the poor showing of Prime Minister Portia Simpso more
Cracking down on crime
Jamaica does not have a major crime problem. This, some might say, ridiculous statement is actually true. Then again, it obviously is not. While our rates of burglary, more
Anti-crime policies get prime time
Analysts attached to the Caribbean Policy Research Institute (CaPRI) have agreed with the People's National Party's (PNP) identification of organised crime more
'Final examination scripts'
If this debate were to shape my decision on August 27, I would be singing "me and mi neighbour voting ...", but given that being enumerated and other factors will be critical in deciding 'D-day', both parties have work to do. more
Bad farm roads hamper production
The South Western Clarendon constituency consists of four parish council divisions. They are Toll Gate, York Town, Milk River and Race Course. more
People's National Party (PNP) pledges tax breaks for small hoteliers
The People's National Party (PNP) is promising special tax incentives for small players in the tourist industry if it forms the next administration. more
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