Commentary

Human-resources (HR) professionals will forever be the epitome of the adage, 'The humbleness of our character allows us to be trampled upon.'

Just over a week ago, the leader of the Opposition accused the Government of Trinidad and Tobago of shutting down or abandoning Parliament because it had not met since September 26. The problem is that like many other people, I had not missed it.

Permit me to share what I consider to be the worst customer service I have experienced in recent times. This most unfortunate ordeal occurred at the bakery of MegaMart, Portmore.

It is no time for over-the-top celebrations, or an assumption that the achievement is of itself economic growth. Nor should there be any diminishing to Jamaica's big gains in this year's World Bank Doing Business report.

THE EDITOR, Sir: Now that the dust has seemingly settled in the aftermath of the unfortunately controversial JFJ-led programme in the children's homes, may we return to the reality of these forgotten and often-rejected children?

Like many other Jamaicans, I am utterly flabbergasted by the result of Wednesday's final set of matches in the quarter-final round of the Manning Cup. The lopsided scores are causing many pundits to scratch their heads in disbelief, and most people agree with ISSA's decision to launch an immediate investigation.

Dwayne Bravo, who recently held the position as captain of West Indies one-day cricket team, was central to the abandonment of the Indian cricket tour after four one-day matches.

After reading Dr Michael Abrahams' revealing piece on chikungunya (Monday, November 3) titled, 'We were warned', I am angry, very angry, especially as a citizen and on behalf of all Jamaican citizens listed in the group...