Peaceful change, whatever the course
National debates between political candidates is a relatively modern phenomenon in Jamaican electioneering; the current series being only the fourth time we have added this phase to our General Elections. more

People's National Party (PNP) repeats full literacy pledge
AS IT did five years ago, the People's National Party (PNP) said yesterday that it would implement a national remediation programme to achieve 100 per cent literacy in five years. more

CRITIQUING THE DEBATE - Much confidence, few solutions
The debate between Dr. Kenneth Baugh and Dr. Peter Phillips provided a good lead off in the series, as both men are knowledgeable of the Jamaican state of affairs and have good memory. more

'Yute dem wanta better way'
They live in different areas of the constituency but the words they echo are the same. The problems are the same. Like many Jamaicans in different areas of the country, more

Driving in 'park'
In terms of substantive content, regrettably, this was a dud. The debaters not only started in 'park' but more or less remained there for the entire 90 minutes. more

No decisive blows landed
In his opening statement, Dr. Peter Phillips sought to cast the PNP as the party of social reform throughout its existence. Noting poverty reduction and housing as among the Government's more recent accomplishments more

Debate lacked answers
I was not surprised that Dr. Phillips got the edge on presentation over Dr. Baugh, by virtue of his own style. Dr. Baugh did fine, however, he is not a strong match to debate Dr. Phillips. more

Crime not properly addressed
The first of the three televised national political debates can be analysed focussing on the appearance of the candidates and/or the substance of their statements more

Of a First-World standard
To the credit of the Jamaica Debates Commission, the moderator, the panellists, the two protagonists and, indeed, to Jamaica, the performance, generally speaking, was of First-World standard. more

It was par for the course
AS IN so much in life, the idea of political debates is generally far more exciting than the actuality. We conjure up images of omniscient political titans hurling intellectual thunderbolts at each other more

National political debates continue
The second of three debates in the series of national political debates will take place tonight with the Jamaica Labour Party'sAudley Shaw battling Dr. Omar Davies of the People's National Party.
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I need a reason to act - Blair
The Political Ombudsman has said that until he has received complaints of political flags being mounted in various constituencies, he is in no position to take action against the act, which is said to be increasing political tension in some communities. more

PNP presents candidates for virtual voters
This general election campaign has already seen politicians attempting, sometimes struggling, to demonstrate familiarity with the Internet Generation. more

Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) manifesto inadequate - Environmental group
THE JAMAICA Environmental Advocacy Network (JEAN), an umbrella organisation for several environmental groups, has suggested there are several deficiencies within the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) manifesto as it relates to proposed plans for the environment. more

Private sector leaders broadly support JLP manifesto, but need more details

The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), while broadly endorsing the plans put forward by the Jamaica Labour Party in their manifesto, nevertheless wants a more detailed plan of action. more

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