Good choices, Mr Holness

We hold to our view that Andrew Holness, the Jamaica Labour Party leader, was morally and politically in his right to insist on Christopher Tufton and Arthur Williams' resignation from the Senate.

On the legality of the tactic used by Mr Holness to achieve his ends, which is now before the courts, we make no comment.

We, however, separately acknowledge the intellect of both men and the value they brought to the discourse in the Upper House. Hopefully, their brains and voices are not lost to policy, or legislative and political debate.

At the same time, we commend Mr Holness on the replacements for Dr Tufton and Mr Williams.

Nigel Clarke, a PhD in mathematics, is one of Jamaica's brightest sons and emerging corporate leaders. As deputy chairman of the Musson Group and contributor to private-sector organisations, he will bring to the Senate and its debates an appreciation of the nitty-gritty of enterprise and what is required to drive investment and growth.

Ruel Reid, a seasoned educator and principal of Jamaica College, has not only thought deeply about education, but adds practical effort to a theoretical frame, which the Upper House should find of value.

It is to be noted that problems in enterprise and education are matters that now occupy much attention of Jamaica's policymakers.

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