It’s an unanswerable proposition that every woman who elects to abort or not to abort a pregnancy makes a choice. So I’m intolerant of an abortion debate that’s labelled as pro-life against pro-choice…
Samuel Braithwaite | Economic development is human development
I am writing in response to Professor Don Robotham’s article, “Jamaica as a developmental state,” published in the Friday, April 14, edition of The Gleaner. Prof Robotham’s continued contribution to national discourse is…
Your Body Belong To Your Spouse…..The One Solid Proof
Ownership is a great character trait, especially when you do something wrong. It’s an even more powerful move to make when you have accomplished greatness. A basketball team captain takes ownership for a…
WOMAN CLAIMS TORTURE
DESPITE hefty and damning allegations levied against Keita Stephens, his spouse is hell-bent that his human rights ought to be maintained while he sits in a Corporate Area lock-up awaiting his date in…
Dawes to report bad guys in fire incident
FOLLOWING the recent torching of the People’s National Party (PNP) St Catherine South Eastern constituency office Dr Afred Dawes, who was selected to represent the party in the next general election, said the…
Fresh poll for St Elizabeth North Eastern
SANTA CRUZ, St Elizabeth — Following recent complaints of irregularities and inconsistencies in a poll commissioned for St Elizabeth North Eastern, the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) has decided to re-poll the constituency…
Verene Shepherd | Call for Indians’ inclusion in the reparation movement
As another Indian Arrival Month is upon us with various celebrations being planned for “Indian Arrival Day” in several Caribbean countries, I thought I would take the opportunity to introduce the concerns that…
Mark Wignall | What is the prime minister’s tonic?
I want you to go somewhere with me. Step into the life of being Prime Minister (PM) Andrew Holness for one week. In the course of that week, magically gain a concentrated burst…
Melaine McLean | National School Nutrition Policy is urgent hope for children
The National School Nutrition Policy, which is currently awaiting Cabinet approval, signifies a national commitment to improve and prioritise the health of children in Jamaica. The policy provides a national framework that encourages…
De-dollarisation
The dominance of the US dollar has been a hot topic in recent weeks. The consensus is that in the long term there may be a trend toward currency diversification. However, the dollar…
