The early light on Ambergris Caye brushes the water in pale green and then deep blue before the sun clears the horizon. Boats slip across the calm sea, and the reef is already near enough that you can see the dark patches of coral beneath shallow water. At Reef Haven Belize, the day begins with […]
By David Rowe Op-Ed Contributor A recent article in the Jamaica Gleaner reported on what seemed to be a major dispute within the Jamaica Labor Party. This development has fundamental implications for Jamaica’s Westminster parliamentary democracy and Jamaica’s political future. The Gleaner article uses the local expression “bangarang” to define the situation. The current problem […]
Above: Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica must develop a culture that supports transparency and disclosure, according to Prime Minister Andrew Holness. Holness also said he was in favour of disclosing the financing of political parties, but that such laws would mean the state would have to finance political party […]
By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness has called for peaceful and incident-free elections, according to a statement. The announcement followed reports of the stoning of buses transporting supporters of the Jamaica Labour Party from its rally in Mandeville Sunday night, when Holness announced the Dec. 29 election date. Holness has instructed […]
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