'Air war' to change dramatically
The announcement late Friday that the new polling date for the general election will be September 3 means that the campaign will resume in earnest shortly; more
Noteworthy proposals on justice reform
Judging by the sheer number of placard-bearing women and men who have made their way on to the evening news demanding 'JUSTICE!', reminding authorities of their essential rights, and feeling they have been disenfranchised more
Health tourism has good earning potential here
It is no accident that both the governing People's National Party (PNP) and the Opposition Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) specifically mention health tourism in their manifestos as an area for emphasis in their future administrations. more
A time for responsible leadership
We are glad that a date has been set for the general election. It is to be regretted that the Prime Minister and the Cabinet appear to have been so indecisive in turning around the recommendation more
Give me Portia, storm or calm
There is no doubt that Jamaica is a blessed island. Last weekend, we were spared a direct hit by Category Four Hurricane Dean. And we haven't had a major earthquake for a century. That is well and truly very lucky. more
PUBLIC AFFAIRS - A close shave
Hurricane Dean veered away from us at the last minute. Even more fortunately, another political hurricane also changed course at the eleventh hour. The Governor-General has at last been able to announce that the general election will shortly take place on more
Put people first, elections after
"We can't have people suffering and be thinking of elections, so my focus is on people and how well we can work, so that the country can be restored to normality and people can pick up their lives. more
The manifestos: jigsaw puzzles or blueprints?
Economic growth seems to be at the centre of both the Jamaica Labour Party and People's National Party manifestos. That is understandable. more
'ALL SYSTEMS GO' - September 3 polls announced, Electoral Office ready
Despite the fury of Hurricane Dean, which left sections of the country devastated, Director of Elections, Danville Walker, says it's all systems go for a September 3 general election. more
Debate may be decider - Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) wins a major popularity boost
The scientific verdict is out. The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has gained more political bounce than the People's National Party (PNP) from the recently held debate between the respective party leaders more
Jamaica votes - Parties agree more on Jamaica's education
In a country where seven out of every 10 Jamaicans fail to achieve five or more passes at CXC, the education debate is always a lively one in election year. In this season, tongues have been wagging heatedly around the issue more
People's National Party (PNP) probes allegiance - Seeks irrefutable evidence to disqualify Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) candidates
Chairman of the People's National Party (PNP), Robert Pickersgill, says his party is still conducting investigations to unearth "conclusive evidence" of Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) more
'There is only an issue if the person is elected'
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW and former Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) senator, Frank Phipps, said yesterday that no action can be taken against any candidate in the upcoming general election who holds dual citizenship more
Cops threaten to pull plug on campaigning in WC St James
Supt. Steve McGregor, the head of the St. James Police Division, has threatened to pull the plug on political campaigning in West Central St. James, more
School delayed - 'Dean', election extend summer vacation in Jamaica
Students across the island have received an extended summer holiday as the Ministry of Education and Youth yesterday announced that the new school year will begin September 10. more
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