Commentary

“The (citrus) industry faces an uncertain future”. This statement by Owen Jefferson in his 1972 book, ‘The Post-war Economic Development of Jamaica’, is relevant today. Jefferson also pointed out that in 1945, the Jamaican citrus industry was...

Israel’s horrific genocide in Gaza has shocked the world but a closer look might produce less surprise and more condemnation. It’s obvious Benjamin (“Benny the Bully”) Netanyahu is desperately trying to cover up his contribution to Hamas’ October 7...

Messeurs Patrick and Garth Dallas, a very formidable pair, in an article titled, “In defence of Champs”, objected to previous articles by Major Basil Jarrett and me, which looked at some negatives associated with Champs. Of course, with the passion...

It is hardly surprising that many public transport operators are angry over the deferment of a 16-per-cent fare hike that should have come into effect on April 1. Their leaders – including Egerton Newman, the president of the Transport Operators...

Two Sundays ago, at the vibrant Artwalk Festival in downtown Kingston, I walked up Church Street where the book vendors were located. I stopped to chat with one of my favourite booksellers who goes by the mystical name I-Nation K.L.O.S. He’s also...

Dear Commissioner Blake. Like many other citizens, I am deeply troubled by the scourges of indiscipline, violence, crime, corruption, and unaccountability that continue to wreak havoc in our nation. Obviously, the causes of these plagues are...

Jamaica needs to get serious about pollution. While it is vitally important for policymakers to focus on the economics of the country, it is also essential to balance economic growth and environmental sustainability. A sharp reminder of the...

On April 10, the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) passed a resolution firmly denouncing the government of Ecuador for authorising an intrusion of the Mexican Embassy in Quito by Ecuadorian police, and for the use of...

Christians the world over are in the midst of their holiest season, when they celebrate the rising from the dead of their saviour, Jesus, the Christ. The public execution of their Rabbi and healer by the Roman imperial power was a profoundly...

This newspaper, too, has questions for Andrew Swaby about how the new leadership of the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) is going about the configuration of its committees. They are, however, not the same ones as Delroy...

The significance of board composition in enhancing the performance of sports organisations cannot be overstated, as the board is the primary source of the knowledge, skills, and expertise the organisation needs to function effectively. Moreover,...

It is just shy of a month since Michael Ricketts was re-elected to his second full, four-year term as president of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF). If he completes it, Mr Ricketts will have occupied the position for a decade. He completed...