Commentary

Five weeks ago, the PNP was counting 37 seats and was already singing its song of victory. Then, two weeks later, it was down to 35.It is my understanding that based on recent polling, the PNP has identified 30 seats as 'safe'; five are at 50 per...

As the country goes into high gear for national parliamentary elections, it is most, appropriate to engage with thoughts as to the things likely to lead to a better country going forward.Official statistics show that the large majority of Jamaicans...

It's now stale news. In September, Jade Bascoe's appointment as head girl at St Hilda's was swiftly terminated on religious grounds. Jade certainly knew what the job entailed. But the principal arbitrarily decided that Jade would not be able to...

Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore,While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,As of someone gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door." 'Tis some...

A court case has just been concluded in Scotland - which should be of some relevance to Jamaica, especially in the context of an election campaign - the outcome of which we suggest people pay attention to when Lady Paton and Lord Matthews arrive at...