Sunday Best

Dealing with delinquents

More than 25,000 children have been suspended from school over a three-year period for various breaches of discipline and hundreds more expelled. Tyrone Reid reports on the disturbing challenges faced by school administrations in dealing with delinquents.

Egypt: What's at stake?

Laura Tanna takes at look at Egypt's history, art, and museums in 'Egypt: What's at stake?' against the background of the social upheavals of the past few weeks.

The unpredictable Grammys

Often, Grammys for reggae music have gone to artistes not necessarily popular in the country of the music's birth. It could happen again this year. Few people know Gabriel 'King Isaac' Kalumbu. He has never had a hit in Jamaica, but he might take home the Grammy award for the Best Reggae Album when he goes to The Staple Center in Los Angeles tomorrow night. This is because he has done a collaborative album with reggae legend, Gregory Isaacs. Read his story and more as The Sunday Gleaner takes a look at some of the nominees.

Public watchdogsinstruments of discipline

Columnist Edward Seaga discusses the importance of watchdogs like the contractor general's office to keep an eye on state impropriety. But he believes the languishing Charter of Rights bill has dire consequences for the rights of citizens. He writes: "Passage of the Charter of Rights, it seems, is being frustrated by legislators of both sides who are obviously eager to leave the door open for the State to continue to violate the rights of the people who would be protected by the enactment of the charter and a strong public defender."

Cool creations

As an apprentice, Roger Haylett had aspirations for his welding creations. He wanted them to be special, something that could command a second glance. Seven years on, his designs are one of the coolest cruising the streets of Old Harbour.