TODAY, THE Eastern European country of Ukraine is dominating the international news. The government has a major challenge from the big bear in its neighbour, Russia. It is, I am sure, a tense time for the people, and it brings back strong memories of one of my visits to Ukraine and Russia.
It is perhaps symbolic that Richard Ho Lung's retirement from the helm of Missionaries for the Poor has come to light at Easter, this most holy period on the Christian calendar, marking the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, as a symbol of hope of salvation for all of God's children.
There's been so much chupidniss in this newspaper recently regarding religion that it's time to bun a fyah and return some of the smirking contempt. I fear a secular fundamentalism is replacing an equally deplorable religious one, and there are sound reasons for rejecting them both.
Today a Easter Sunday. So mi a go gi oonu one lickle piece a di story bout how Jesus dead an come back. If oonu waan get di rest a it, oonu ha fi go buy Di Jamiekan Nyuu Testiment/The Jamaican New Testament.
Youth Minister Lisa Hanna is to be commended on her ministry's plan to serve vulnerable, destitute, and homeless youth. She recently announced plans specifically targeting youth rejected by their families and communities because they are seen as gay, lesbian, or transgender.
"Why, then the world`s mine oyster,Which I with sword will open."- William Shakespeare, A Midsummer's Night DreamOn July 27, 1990, what my mother thought was a television play turned out to be a real-life drama as a former policeman, Lennox Phillip, now...
A sceptical public may not always appreciate the work of the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) today, though plaudits are due to the agency for its efforts to protect consumers against exploitative and abusive business practices.
The near-halving of killings by Jamaican police of civilians during the first quarter of this year is a positive development, which this newspaper hopes is the start of a long-term trend.
The foundation myths of the Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam) begin with the notion that there is a natural order of right and wrong, and departing from it leads to social disorder and internal disquiet of the soul.
A few days ago, Marva Bernard, Jamaicas netball boss, made a statement to the effect that the national Under-16s competing in the regional age-group tournament is not helping the teams development and she may well be searching ...
THE EDITOR, Sir:Ian Boyne's 'Religious Hardtalk' on TVJ (Tuesday, April 15) with guest, Neville Woolery, continues to put on public display a fundamental error of those who opposed the celebrated Paschal Triduum or Christian Passover.
THE EDITOR, Sir:The Bachelor of Education pro-gramme offered in language and literacy at The Mico University College is excellent.It provides prospective teachers with the requisite theoretical knowledge and skills to be effective and reflective...
Another International Monetary Fund (IMF) Test passed and the media is in a frenzy. One can't help but wonder if we are already reaping the economic benefits of rare earth metals and the logistics hub while the mass of voters grieve the shortage ...
Tomorrow is Good Friday, when many Chris-tians remember the death of Jesus, the Christ, who died on behalf of sinful humans so that we can experience forgiveness and be made right with God.
IF THE Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) takes anything from the Veronica Campbell-Brown (VCB) case, it is that it must act to accelerate its recently started efforts to put its house in order and to rebuild its credibility as an effective...
The woman presiding over the trial of Paralympic superstar Oscar Pistorius in South Africa serves as the best evidence to counter the argument that women need special facilitation in society if they are to make it to the top.Thokozile Masipa is the kind...
Last year, Nelson Mandela left us, Prince George joined us, there was black smoke in Boston and white smoke in Rome. We saw it, shared it, tweeted and talked about it before dinner. ...
We don't presume Phillip Paulwell to be a fool, or that he is keen to prove us wrong.In that event, it is unlikely that he intends to disband, or to fiddle with, the Energy Monitoring Committee (EMC) unless it is to strengthen its...
In one of the more hilarious recent comedy routines, a pastor was reported by The Gleaner as having refused a $90-million gift.Self-styled Bishop Joseph Ahdidkno (oops, sorry 'Ade-Gold') was quoted by The Gleaner ('No to dirty money', April 7, 2014) as...
I read with some amount of dismay the article, 'Judge should have given basis of Kern ruling', by Paula Llewellyn, published on Friday, April 4, 2014.The calling of 20 witnesses and having 85 exhibits admitted in evidence is no basis for asserting, as...
