EDITORIAL - Crime study to get new focus at Mona
Few issues in Jamaica command as much attention as the problem of criminal violence, and the weaknesses in law enforcement and the justice delivery system. Indeed, the reform of the Jamaica Constabulary Force is ongoing and the Government has just launched ajustice reform project....
Islamist upsurge in Lebanon
The appearance of Islamist militias in two Lebanese refugee camps has rung alarm bells in many capitals, not just Beirut and Washington, D.C. Justwhat is going on is unclear, but it is worrying to many observers. Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon... - John Rapley
Trepidation at Immigration
In order to travel a Jamaican must overcome some arguably justifiable stereotypes. Firstly are you a freeloader who is going to disappear, work illegally, have children and not to appear until of course you are arrested. - Tara Clivio
Jamaica's environment in the context of history
When Columbus stumbled upon the island he called Santa Gloria, on May 5, 1494, virgin forests sprinkled with ancient mahogany trees and ceiba cotton trees [later to become the homes of the duppies of African slaves] were growing down to the water's edge. - Martin Henry
NOTE-WORTHY: Goodbye, Air Jamaica
I was not surprised to read that Air Jamaica is to cease flying the London route.It seems that history often repeats itself as it was only in 1984 that the airline withdrew from this service and then after 11 years had another attempt at making a success...
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