Cultism and Jamaica's politics
I read with interest, the article entitled 'Cult politics - clergymen say party supporters will do anything to show allegiance', appeared in the Friday, August 3, issue of The Gleaner Online. more

Stormy elections
These elections are so close they could end up in a stalemate. The notion of any mate at all is repugnant to the average Jamaican, especially since a split in the middle often causes trouble more

The wisdom of the crowd
Democracy is arguably mankind's greatest political invention. It embraces the notion that government should be 'of the people' while emphasising the importance of the individual in the process. more

Seeing and hearing for ourselves
Political commentary is really nothing more than running your mouth in public. Writing a column or talking on radio doesn't give anyone special insights or knowledge. All it really means is a bigger audience than the normal rum bar more

Loyalty to country
A good deal of public interest has been aroused about the question of citizenship and loyalty. more

The People's National Party's manifesto: vision and planning
The PNP's manifesto is not the usual kind. It is a vision and planning document. It does more than itemise what the PNP intends to do in the next five years. It sees those five years as part of a building process towards the ultimate vision of building a more

Jamaica Labour Party gaining momentum?
The latest Bill Johnson poll showing the Jamaica Labour Party's (JLP) narrowing the gap with the People's National Party (PNP) must be deeply concerning to the latter party just one week before the crucial general election more

A glimpse of Portia's vision
I am sure no matter how the debate had gone last week Saturday night, most supporters of the People's National Party (PNP) and the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) would have remained firm as to how they will be voting come August 27. more

Hurricane threat triggers bipartisan collaboration
The Government and the Opposition have agreed to establish a bipartisan committee to monitor and coordinate disaster response measures, if the country is severely affected by Hurricane Dean. more

Significant markers on election campaign
With the general election just over a week away, three developments have put markers on the process in separate ways. We refer to the political debates, the banning of political meetings in two troubled constituencies more

Preaching politics
While many people believe that religion should be kept separate from politics, reference to religion on the campaign trail suggests that the country's political leaders are of a different view. more

All 146 candidates legitimate - Walker
Director of Elections and member of the Electoral Commission, Danville Walker, has advised that all 146 candidates for the August 27 general election have been properly nominated. more

Political meetings banned in troubled constituencies
The candidates of the two major political parties have supported the decision of the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) to ban the staging of political meetings and motorcades in the troubled constituencies... more

Organisation of American States (OAS) observers for election day
THE COUNTRY'S election day proceedings have been given a boost with the addition of a group of independent observers from the Organisation of American States (OAS). more

No politician has yet been able to identify the 'magic bullet'
When governments boost spending they essentially have three options to raise the necessary cash. They can raise it through taxes; borrow it; or print it. more

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