Jamaica Gleaner Commentary published: Wednesday | February 8, 2006
Unacceptable legislative delays
THE ADMINISTRATION of Prime Minister P.J. Patterson has made significant efforts to stamp out corruption in the public sector and, lately, there has been a push to introduce legislation to combat organised crime.
This week I am in Antigua, but I must break my travelogue to mention a development at home. Last Thursday-World Wetlands Day 2006 -a large section of the Portland Bight Protected Area (southern St. Catherine and southern Clarendon)...-Peter Espeut
Our cities, and towns, have become decrepit, dilapidated and downright disgraceful. Kingston, St. Ann's Bay, May Pen, Morant Bay, and elsewhere, are examples of neglect, civilised abandonment and, I daresay, lack of shame. - Delroy Chuck
FREEDOM OF speech is highly valued in the western world, but the consequences are frequently underestimated. The furore created by anti-Islamic ca rtoons originating in Denmark is a case in point. - Hilary Robertson-Hickling
