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Commentary

A strong dose of realism
The AIDS epidemic, which now infects 34 million people around the world, has been described as "the worst infectious disease threat in recorded history."

A leader lacking the 'fire'
While Opposition Leader Edward Seaga was trying, he said, to change the political culture in the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) "...the 1993 election passed and we settled once again to continue this process...

The jasmines of my life
My sister, Cecile, died two weeks ago. She slid silently from this life. Three days before, when I left her bedside, her eyes were closed and there was a peaceful smile on her face.

A dissatisfied customer with Cable and Wireless
You will appreciate Cable and Wireless is not my favourite corporate entity, considering their cavalier approach to coral reefs. In addition, my customer-related dealings with them have always been frustrating.

AIDS epidemic - it's a state of emergency

There is an old saying in rural St. Elizabeth that "duppy walk over mi grave", when a feeling of premonition comes over a person. For some reason, the same feeling came over me after I attended at the XIII International AIDS conference.

Why the dons rule
In a rolling wave across the capital city, community after community are openly rejecting the authority of the Government and its security forces and is embracing the rule of the Don."










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