The government must partner with the working class

In politics, perception sometimes means more than reality. And the perception that the Bruce Golding-led administration has given more attention to the monied class over the working class remains strong. And the government’s action to some extent has reinforced this view. Of course, the government did keep one of its election promises, to abolish tuition fees in high schools. Indeed, this move reduced some of the burdens on the backs of the working class.

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Time for Steve Bucknor to walk

I have known Steve Bucknor all my life. When I was a small boy, Steve Bucknor was my scoutmaster at Jarrett Park in Montego Bay. He later presided over my court marshall for eating a mango on the street in my scout uniform.

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Don Wehby’s challenges

By Professor David P Rowe

Don Wehby carried into government an excellent reputation for a good business mind and a fine ethical profile which would transcend political bias. Many glowing letters about him appeared in the press and some may be forgiven for researching his background to see if he were descended from either St. Francis of Assisi or Joan .

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Death and disorder

Over the years there has been this growing trend where Jamaicans are allowed to sell just about anything on the streets of our towns and cities. I guarantee you can buy just about anything on the streets of Jamaica, pan di corner; from peanuts and fruit, water, hot beer and cigarettes, beadie, ganja and crack, to icepicks and machetes.

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