Commentary

We welcome Ralph Gonsalves' clarification that it is not his pro-posal for raids on the Consolidated Funds - and hopefully no other taxpayers' accounts - to help meet the J$7-billion compensation claim by the Indians against the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) because of the abandonment of the tour of the subcontinent by senior West Indies players.

Truth be told, I've never been a big animal lover - especially not of dogs. I just thought them way too much work, and easily I'd turn a blind eye to strays - unless they crossed the path of my vehicle, in which case, I would press gas just for the cheap laugh of seeing them scamper.

Opinions about marital rape appear to have split along gender lines. Men argue that they should be entitled to have sex with their wives whenever it suits their fancy. For what else is the purpose or benefit of marriage, if not to have consistent access to sex that is also sanctified by God?

I recently attended the first of four graduation ceremonies held at the University of the West Indies (Mona Campus). I had forgotten how much formality was involved. It was indeed a regal affair.

The bungling at the blocks in Jamaica's latest effort at labour-market reform is, unfortunately, typical of the manner in which this country's Government approaches this subject: inefficiently and with an absence of clarity.

I write regarding a story posted on The Gleaner's website on Friday, October 24, titled 'Gov't wants cases not tried after two years automatically dismissed', in which Senator Mark Golding cited various reasons on behalf of the Government as to why it purports for this move