How to counter an election deadlock
We note the concern raised by constitutional expert Dr. Lloyd Barnett that the country could find itself in a constitutional nightmare if the upcoming parliamentary elections result in a tie. It is a concern we share. more

National Debate (sigh) more of the same
There appears to be no shortage of commitment to improving Jamaica's education system. This was confirmed in the first of three national political debates in the run-up to the general election. Wednesday night's contest more

The flags are still flying
The stories were wild and varied. Any and every version was dramatic, as are all stories that involve a shooting, but each story came with some conjecture as to the motive. more

Showing true colours
The ability of human beings to resolve (some of) their differences is one of the characteristics that separate us from some animals. Resolutions are usually accomplished through dialogue, and there are times when it is necessary to have a mediator more

JAMAICA 2007 Electoral Debates - Crime should have been focus - Analyst
Political analyst Charlene Sharpe Pryce has criticised both participants in the first national debate for not putting the country's number one problem - crime and violence - as a priority in the first six months of any new administration more

Prime Minister of Jamaica announces Cultural Industry Development Fund
WITH ABENG in hand and, as she claims, victory is in sight, Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller on Tuesday night announced the establishment of a Cultural Industry Development Fund, which she says will give Jamaicans an opportunity to make good on their more

Crime, education and lack of jobs trouble youth
Crime and violence, unemployment and educational challenges were the recurring concerns expressed by a group of 14 inner-city youths at a Gleaner Editors' Forum held yesterday at the offices of the Dispute Resolution Foundation on South Camp Road, Kingsto more

Nomination excitement
I heard that there were women wearing next to nothing and swinging their hips and other things to the sound of popular music. I was also reliably informed that there was alcohol involved more

It was fanfare out west
It was generally a festive atmosphere across western Jamaica Tuesday as 38 candidates submitted nomination papers for the region's 15 constituencies more

PNP candidate's injury could affect campaign
The People's National Party (PNP) has suffered a major setback in its election campaign in South West St. Ann with the hospitalisation of its candidate, Glenville Shaw. more

An attempt to intimidate my people - Holness

Andrew Holness, the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) candidate for West Central St. Andrew, says he will be seeking the help of the police and the Political Ombudsman to address recent drive-by shootings in the constituency. more

Party supporter charged
A 36-year-old People's National Party (PNP) supporter is to face the courts in St. Elizabeth tomorrow to answer to charges of breaches of the Firearms Act. more

A real revolution in education?
The importance of the political parties vying for office putting out their ideas and proposals in the form of manifestos for public evaluation has been underscored more

Parties party - 146 candidates nominated - Woman killed, two cops shot
What could have been a relatively peaceful nomination day was marred by two shooting incidents yesterday afternoon in Kingston and St. Andrew, which left two policemen nursing gunshot wounds and an elderly woman dead in Grants Pen. more

'Tie would be a nightmare'
Dr. Lloyd Barnett, constitutional lawyer and chairman of election observer group, Citizens' Action for Free and Fair Election (CAFFE), has warned of a constitutional nightmare more

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