Freedom of expression/speech is arguably one of the most fundamental rights we enjoy. If nothing else, Betty-Ann Blaine, Daniel Thomas and Shirley Richards, who have been at the forefront of recent protests at the University of the West Indies...
Having allowed his supporters to peddle the fallacy that his sacking was an attack on academic freedom and free speech, we can now only wonder at the intent of Professor Brendan Bain.For by failing to declare the larger contextual truth, Professor Bain...
When is a conversation private? And when is it acceptable to publish or broadcast private remarks made about a topic or concerning a public official or private citizen? Is this ever acceptable under any circumstance? These questions are relevant given...
THE EDITOR, Sir:As principal of Kingston College (KC) in the early 1970s, the Reverend Don Taylor was a guide, source of inspiration, and a first-class leader.
THE EDITOR, Sir:This is an open letter to columnist Martin Henry:Dear Martin,I just read your article 'Busta set Ja back' - new book, old myths' (Sunday May 25) and must express my delight at the elevation of the controversy into The Gleaner, the...
Michael Peart is not just another member of parliament, which, of itself, is an important position. He, in addition, has the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives.
The 2013-2014 Red Stripe Premier League season has drawn to an end. I was at the National Stadium last week Monday to see Montego Bay destroy Waterhouse. It was a one-sided final, but it was thoroughly exciting...
The domino game against Dessie and The Dunce was intense when, at five-all in the last six before supper, I drew: double-six; six-three; six-blank; five-four; double-three; deuce-ace and deuce-blank.Double-six was posed faster than Baby P can cry "I...
In the case involving Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) James Forbes, the magistrate found the SSP guilty of attempting to pervert the course of justice...
"Personally knowing Dr Bain and having deep respect for him clouded my assessment of the case, but on stepping back and viewing the facts dispassionately, I realised that this is not so much about a gay agenda or freedom of speech...
Have you ever felt incomplete? Have you ever felt unhappy, regardless of what you have accomplished? Have you been feeling restless recently and are getting dreams and visions, some of which you don't understand? Some of you are just going to work...
The sacking by the University of the West Indies (UWI) of Brendan Bain from the leadership of its regional HIV/AIDS health-care training project is being promoted in some quarters as an attack on academic freedom and an...
Back in December 2011, I watched the debate between Queen Portia and Prince Andrew in a crowded bar downtown in the company, quite by chance, of some who The Gleaner editorial would call 'community leaders'.
On Tuesday, April 15, 2014, an employee of our company - call him John - was admitted to Spanish Town Hospital for surgery. Because of an accident with a chainsaw, John was told that one of the tendons to his big toe had been severed and required surgery.
The looting and vandalism of schools is a worrying trend in a country that faces mounting security problems - in the home, on the streets, and at work. Creating a safe and secure learning environment for our children is not a trifling matter.
I wanted to congratulate The Gleaner for being bold enough to publish Prof Carolyn Cooper's commentary (Sunday Gleaner, 'Right-of-way? A wa dat?', May 18, 2014) in Jamaican English/Patois/Patwa. I am sure it would elicit a whole new round of long arguments about the rightful use of English and so on.
