'Not in crisis' - Economy safe for now - Shaw
Notwithstanding calls from some interests for the Government to formulate a rescue plan for the tourism and manufacturing industries, Finance Minister Audley Shaw has sought to calm fears, saying the Jamaican economy is "not in crisis". In an address to the nation yesterday evening...
'Hang them, hang them, hang them!' - Seaga says it's time for tough action
FORMER PRIME Minister Edward Seaga yesterday dramatically weighed in on the capital punishment debate, arguing that the perpetrators of grisly child murders must be hanged. Speaking the kick-off of the Digicel Premier League first-round final ...
'We can work together'
Today, The Gleaner presents the views of Vivian Crawford, executive director of the Institute of Jamaica, on the positive traits of Jamaica as a nation. Any response to the statement 'What's Right With Jamaica' must include the incredible creativity ...
Honesty is still the best policy - Teen returns wallet with $59,000
Western Bureau: Teaching your child to always do the right thing never gets old-fashioned, especially for Carlene Warren, whose son found $59,000 recently at his school and gave it to his principal to have it returned to its owner. Warren, a mother of two boys...
Dealing with conflict
We continue to present the tools that Peace and Love in Society has used to help dozens of people, including policemen and women, to resolve conflict and manage anger.Response Leads to Result If our response has been negative, the result will be...
Anti-harassment force launched - Marksman to patrol tourist towns
A major security company has been enlisted to patrol all of Jamaica's resort towns, effective December 1, to stem rampant tourist harassment that continues to damage the island's image and threaten the lifeblood of the economy...
Shallow debate - MPs ill-prepared for capital punishment vote
OUR ELECTED representatives have seemingly equated conscience with emotions.Such a pity. After three consecutive parliamentary sittings and extensive debate on whether to retain capital punishment on the country's books, the House of Representatives has reinforced...
TD Jakes' rise to international prominence - From ditch digger to fisher of men
T.D. Jakes is a charismatic speaker and preacher whose sermons are broadcasted internationally over television and satellite television. He is also a prolific author and has written over 30 books, many of which have been featured on the New York Times ...
PNP failed the poor
A FORMER Cabinet minister in the People's National Party (PNP) administration admitted on Friday that, over nearly two decades, he and the then government failed to contribute in a significant way to help the underprivileged in society. Opposition Senator K.D. Knight...
More smoke than light on ganja decriminalisation
THE GANJA debate has resurfaced with Prof Barry Chevannes, former head of the Ganja Commission, dismissing claims by senior parliamentarian Senator K.D. Knight that the use of the drug could affect judgement and lead to violent actions...
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