Commentary

TODAY, THE Eastern European country of Ukraine is dominating the international news. The government has a major challenge from the big bear in its neighbour, Russia. It is, I am sure, a tense time for the people, and it brings back strong memories of one of my visits to Ukraine and Russia.

There's been so much chupidniss in this newspaper recently regarding religion that it's time to bun a fyah and return some of the smirking contempt. I fear a secular fundamentalism is replacing an equally deplorable religious one, and there are sound reasons for rejecting them both.

Youth Minister Lisa Hanna is to be commended on her ministry's plan to serve vulnerable, destitute, and homeless youth. She recently announced plans specifically targeting youth rejected by their families and communities because they are seen as gay, lesbian, or transgender.

A sceptical public may not always appreciate the work of the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) today, though plaudits are due to the agency for its efforts to protect consumers against exploitative and abusive business practices.

Its all too easy to imagine the high-level meeting in Kiev where the Ukrainian government decided on its next move.

A few days ago, Marva Bernard, Jamaicas netball boss, made a statement to the effect that the national Under-16s competing in the regional age-group tournament is not helping the teams development and she may well be searching ...

THE EDITOR, Sir:The Bachelor of Education pro-gramme offered in language and literacy at The Mico University College is excellent.It provides prospective teachers with the requisite theoretical knowledge and skills to be effective and reflective...

Tomorrow is Good Friday, when many Chris-tians remember the death of Jesus, the Christ, who died on behalf of sinful humans so that we can experience forgiveness and be made right with God.

The woman presiding over the trial of Paralympic superstar Oscar Pistorius in South Africa serves as the best evidence to counter the argument that women need special facilitation in society if they are to make it to the top.Thokozile Masipa is the kind...

Last year, Nelson Mandela left us, Prince George joined us, there was black smoke in Boston and white smoke in Rome. We saw it, shared it, tweeted and talked about it before dinner. ...

We don't presume Phillip Paulwell to be a fool, or that he is keen to prove us wrong.In that event, it is unlikely that he intends to disband, or to fiddle with, the Energy Monitoring Committee (EMC) unless it is to strengthen its...