Jamaica - Commentary

Losing Everything, A Sign of The Times

Margaret Bailey — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:00:01 UT

These past few years that the World has been experiencing economic upheavals has taken its toll on even the most conscientious and stable individuals in our Society. Many families are faced with the dilemma of downsizing.

Divided Loyalty added to mounting Pressure

Kharl Daley — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:00:01 UT

Yow Garnett wha'agwaan? I attach a document from wan a I idren from yard. Him out fe try publish it inna de local papers an did a seek my feedback. If yu think Jamaican.com uda publish it mek I know. As a father, I waan de I read de document an jus give I your thoughts even if yu feel seh it offensive. However de I feel afta reading de document jus mek it flow naturally like how de water gush out naturally from de rock a Niagara or Dunn's River.

Jamaica’s Mixture of Gangs and Politics Causes Grave Problem with U.S.

George Graham — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:05:00 UT

Apparently, gang violence has become institutionalized over the years, and the result is one of the highest murder rates in the world. Also, the Jamaican dons have become increasingly involved with a powerful network that deals in illegal drugs and guns across the globe. What’s even more frightening is that the gangs apparently enjoy protection from the authorities because of their political influence. It certainly looks as if that’s what the Dudus Affair might be about.

Killing the “Love Bird” Would Destroy a Piece of Jamaica’s Soul

George Graham — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:10:00 UT

To those of us who have known and loved Air Jamaica, the thought that it might vanish from the sky is almost sacrilegious. I am aghast that the Jamaican Government is considering a plan to get rid of Air Jamaica. Of course the airline is losing money. In these troubled times, what airline isn’t? But this is not just any airline, this is a piece of Jamaica in the sky.

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Black History

Kharl Daley — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:00:01 UT

Black History Month (Yea Mon!) thanks and praises to the vision of Dr. Carter Woodson and to the painters, craftsmen, sculptors, poets, musicians, teachers and parents and everyone else who have and are still contributing to the mystic of Black History. The world seemingly moves so fast today so that the past seems so far away. May 17th 1954 Brown had to sue the Board of Education and by January 20th 2010 Obama has spent a year already in the ‘White’ House.

Heading into a New Decade, Jamaica Faces Formidable Challenges

George Graham — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:40:05 UT

New markets need to be found for Jamaican exports and new sources of tourism dollars must be tapped. New areas of development must be explored – perhaps in "green" energy, as Jamaica has an abundance of sunlight and wind. But, most of all, new attitudes must be encouraged. Obviously, the island will have to grow more of its own food – and eat what it produces. Obviously, population growth must be addressed. And, obviously, public servants must be held accountable.

Santa Claws

Kharl Daley — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:07:24 UT

Every year Santa Claws and discreetly mauls my reputation as a caring and giving dad. He being disingenuous makes me, ‘stone moderated mad.’ Enough is enough;

Can Blacks be racist against Whites

Kharl Daley — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:30:00 UT

Racism is a belief that a particular race is the primary determinant of human traits and capabilities and that the racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race. No where is this more evident than in white society and has been a constant theme in black life for over 600 hundred years.

Caribbean Court Of Justice (CCJ) Can We Trust Ourselves?

Hamilton Daley — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:23:44 UT

In a recent speech at a reception at the British High Commissioner's residence in Kingston, to mark the 800th anniversary of the University of Cambridge, my esteemed legal colleague Lord Anthony Gifford QC, Barrister and Attorney-at-Law, called for real discussions to be held at national level for Jamaicans to determine whether the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) should become the country's final appellate court.

Your Experience in Jamaica Can Depend on How You Choose to Take It

George Graham — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:23:44 UT

That famous "no-problem" attitude can be irritating or disarming – depending on how you choose to take it. Go with the flow and you’ll get along just great; kick against the pricks and you’re in for a wretched experience.

Civilized Anti-Crime Initiative Offers Hope for a Brighter Future

George Graham — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:05:22 UT

I am impressed by the level of sophistication being displayed by the Jamaican government. In Florida, where I live, it seems that the knee-jerk response to crime is to gun down the perpetrators – or at least slap them in prison. The news that a more civilized approach, based on prevention rather than retribution, is working in Jamaica is music to my ears

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BOJ- Bankers or Jokers?

Ray Damdar — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:02:21 UT

A glad dat BOJ feel dat it cyan use de word stable fi describe henyting fi do wid de Jamaican economy. De only ting dat is stable is de mount af suffering dat lick wi due to de high interest rate policy of de last decade. Furder more; tell mi is what a 1% decrease really going do when de interest rates so high aready. A don’t know why BOJ tink dem su smart das everybody in de world a lower dem interest rate to almost zero fi stimulate dem economy and BOJ still ave fi dem own at close to 20%. Yuh know what a tink wi should cut in dis country fi stimulate de economy? De amount of politician per square mile. Wi ave Parliamentarians, Senators, Cabinet, Councilors, Governa General and all dem good fo is fi cut ribbons. Why wi need so much a dem fi jus one likkle island?

Banning Dual Citizens from Public Service May be Cutting Off Jamaica’s Nose to Spite its Face

George Graham — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 02:03:24 UT

I think it’s a shame that the Jamaican Constitution bans people with dual citizenship from serving in Parliament. The island’s problems are so complex that you would think the pool of talent available to solve them should be expanded rather than restricted.

Protests Mount as Development Plans Threaten One of Jamaica's Tiny Gems

George Graham — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 02:55:00 UT

Jamaica is critically dependent on tourism, especially with the demise of the bauxite industry and the decline in agriculture over recent decades. The government will be tempted in coming years by the prospect of economic rewards that inevitably mean the loss of traditional benefits - such as public access to the beaches and the quiet enjoyment of an unspoiled natural beauty that equals any paradise on earth.

Jamaican Tourism hi-jacked by Mad-man

Ray Damdar — Fri, 01 May 2009 21:26:36 UT

Mi cyannot even get a finganail clippa or a bakle a lotion ova three ounces through de airport security line in Merica yet dis man was able to get a gun through de security and unto the plane. People; wi need fi understand dat Tourism is de ongly foreign exchange earner wi ave lef in Jamaica.

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