Commentary

The Most Honourable PJ Patterson has decided to reveal his political preference publicly for the next general election...

That five firms were apparently persuaded by Professor Errol Miller's suggestion of a voluntary disclosure of their financial contributions to the political parties is a profoundly historic development, for which their leadership deserves high...

Mr Owen Ellington, the police chief, is right about the murder of Navardo Hodges, the reputed leader of the notorious Clansman gang, whose head was severed. Said Mr Ellington: "I can't see the death of anyone as a major success for law enforcement...

Again, these awards are mainly amusing. No haughty emails, please. Laugh now or forever hold your 'piece'. The Dunce Award: The Madantz commission wins for adroitly turning a serious enquiry...

Responses to the political debates have been even more predictable than most of the candidates' answers. Inevitably, we're told by the 'analysts' that there were too few specifics and that the whole affair was rather unexciting.

This year has been another tough period for Jamaicans as the local economy is still struggling to shake off the effects of the recession. The headline, 'Subdued commercial Christmas' in last Friday's Financial Gleaner, reflecting the assessment of business people, should, therefore, come as no surprise.

Mr Clive Mullings will probably declare us to be unfamiliar with the stress of the hustings, especially in a tight election race. So, he might be forgiven for the slightly ridiculous figure he cut last Thursday, clutching Bible and preaching fire and brimstone on gays and those who would argue in favour of a review, or repeal, of the buggery law.

THE EDITOR, Sir:The art of polling is one that I will never pretend to understand, although I accept that there must be a science that a lot of us would love to be able to master.

Amid the din of ringing cash registers and the hustle and bustle to prepare for the traditional feast for Christmas, it is easy for some people to forget that Christmas is really about celebrating the birth of Christ.

The reaction to Tuesday's leadership debate speaks volumes to the state of Jamaica.There is a decision to be made on December 29 to select a government to lead the country out of its deepest and most complex set...

Portia Simpson Miller should not be surprised if there is a massing of the hordes, and not only from religion, for a charge against her principled position that people's sexual orientation ought not to inhibit their right to participate in...