Commentary

I write on the behalf of every hurting, voiceless disabled person in Jamaica who has had to wrestle with the insensitivity and inhumaneness of large portions of the Jamaican populace.Just under a year ago, the...

When Hurricane Sandy tore through Jamaica on October 24, many expected that the Category One winds would have immobilised the country's infrastructure and severely interrupt commerce.

No wonder our net international reserves (NIR) have declined by 36 per cent this year. Instead of (or in addition to) chasing the Almighty IMF agreement, why aren't we, as a nation, addressing the unsustainable trade deficit?

If ever you wanted proof that civilisation is precarious, have a look at what a Category One hurricane can do to New York City and the tri-state region. The current scare is that many houses are without electricity, and it's expected to get cold.

For those who are suffering from the effects of the recent Hurricane Sandy - particularly the poor and the farming community - don't worry. Despite what you see, do not be discouraged. Adversity often makes us wiser and stronger than before...

Americans turned out in unusually large numbers to make history, electing their first black president. Tomorrow, they will deliver their verdict on the man who promised hope and change....

WE commend the management of the University of Technology (UTech) and its security provider for the swift disciplining of the guards implicated in last week's beating of a male student allegedly caught in a homosexual liaison on campus.

IN 2010, the Jamaican Government, relying upon the wisdom of the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), handed the sole bidder, the major shareholders of the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), a licence to build a 360-megawatt gas turbine power plant...

I, like so many Jamaicans, have been significantly troubled by the increased levels of reports of rape and carnal abuse of our children and women.

THE EDITOR, Sir:There is a mentality in this country that anything goes.In response to a recent article by Dr Abel Wendel in the Wednesday edition of The Gleaner, I am in full support of his call for a ban on smoking in public spaces.

What do the terms 'criminal lawyer' and 'foolish virgin' have in common? There are people who will say that they are both tautological or repetitious.

It would be a greater tragedy than already has unfolded since October 24 if the Hurricane Sandy recovery activities were shrouded in the ugliness of Jamaican politics...