Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) has tasks for new Government
The Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) wants the new government to allow senior teachers who transfer to other schools to retain their status. more

'People's National Party (PNP) Disability Act deadline unrealistic'
Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities, Ransford Wright, has described as unrealistic, promises made by the People's National Party (PNP) to pass the National Disability Act by December. more

Preparing for government
As I worked with Michael Manley, my thoughts about what governing a nation ought to be, continued to develop into some serious political musings. It was a constant internal debate with the self that had my mind entrenched more

Breaking loose - Garrison youths seek to break free of political ties
His face was a study in contrasts. One moment he was a typical teenager, smiling and speaking in hushed tones with the young ladies seated on either side. A minute later his eyes were flashing with anger and resentment. more

Political debates and the Fourth Estate: another perspective
One position most people seem to agree on regarding the recently concluded series of political debates, is that they were entertaining although to varying degrees. more

'Women should rise above negative political criticisms'
Women in politics should not allow themselves to be distracted by negative criticisms, St. Lucian Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Tessa Mangal says. more

Parchment praises Portia as a woman of strength
Former Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Member of Parliament Verna Parchment has again endorsed Portia Simpson Miller for the job of Prime Minister. more

Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) welcomes plan for tax break by PNP
President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Wayne Cummings, has welcomed the People's National Party's (PNP) manifesto pledge to offer a tax break to small hoteliers. more

Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) backs Brazil pacts but still wary - Welcomes direct flights but cautious about opening new embassy
The Opposition is welcoming an agreement signed between the Jamaican Government and Brazil for the introduction of direct flights between the two countries, but is expressing caution about plans to open an embassy in the South American nation. more

CRITIQUING THE DEBATE - Major upset as underdog Audley decisively wins
In analysing the debate, I believe it is important to look at it primarily as a media debate, and only secondly as a snapshot into the economic policies of the respective political parties that are much more fully and better covered in their respective ma more

Shaw was the better, but both parties lacked depth
The debate between Dr. Omar Davies and Audley Shaw was certainly an improvement over the first between Drs. Phillips and Baugh. With the passionate firebrand Audley Shaw and the consistent use of rhetoric by Omar Davies more

Disappointing discourse ... more of the same

The debate on the economy between Dr. Omar Davies and Audley Shaw was disappointing when you realise the significance of this debate to Jamaica's future and our personal quality of life. The questions asked may have either contributed positively or more

EDITORIAL - Unrealistic plans for education?
Both manifestos of the People's National Party (PNP) and Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) for this upcoming election promise compulsory enrolment and attendance in schools. more

The PNP manifesto
Finally, we have the PNP manifesto a few days before election day. It would have been so much better if it had been published at least a month ago just after the date was announced. more

Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to release info on police under probe for car theft
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is holding out until later this week to reveal the details regarding its members who are under investigation for car theft. more

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