Jamaica
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What economic growth?
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Government is correctly preoccupied with what it calls “the growth agenda”, and has been telling the country that there will be growth in the immediate future. This is not likely, and there is no gain in talking optimistically about the imminence of economic growth. That kind of talk must be reserved for assuaging speculation, as would…
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Sink, swim or fly?
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – gainst the backdrop of less than favourable reports coming out of the Central Bank of Barbados last week on the performance of Barbados’ economy and with the ensuing comments from the business leaders, some are questioning whether our approach to riding out the recession has been right all along. Traditional industries are crying out for more stimulus…
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Government threatens to pull AirJamaica brand from CAL
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Jamaica Government is threatening to withdraw the Air Jamaica brand from the Trinidad-based Caribbean Airlines (CAL) following reports that the carrier would be reducing the number of daily flights to Jamaica. Last week, CAL Communications Manager Clint Williams confirmed media reports that the airline would be cutting back on the number of flights to Jamaica, effective…
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Mixed reactions to Bunting’s ‘divine intervention’ statement
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Several stakeholder groups agreed yesterday that National Security Minister Peter Bunting sent the wrong signal about his commitment to tackling Jamaica's crime problem in statements he made on the weekend. While there was support for Bunting from several quarters, including one of his predecessors, he drew strong criticisms for statements some argued “he had no business making”.…
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Opposition “alarmed” at statement by National Security Minister on crime
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The main opposition Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) says it is alarmed at a statement by National Security Minister, Peter Bunting acknowledging that the fight against crime seems to be a futile endeavour in Jamaica. “It is not only alarming; it is the tone and the manner in which he expressed himself, though I empathise with him,…
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Lessons for Jamaica from the Thatcher legacy
legacy KINGSTON, Jamaica – In death, as in life, Margaret Thatcher remains a hugely divisive political figure: The tributes from admirers read more like hagiography writings on the lives of saints, rather than biography. Detractors conjure up one her nicknames — “Thatcher the milk snatcher” — to recall how she removed milk from the public school-feeding programme to save money…
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Clashing With Margaret On Grenada
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The recent passing of one of the greatest political leaders of the 20th century was a shock to all who knew of her powerful leadership. Her policies were transformational, redirecting global political thinking and empowering the call for action. Her mission was a supreme belief in the force of the market and the power of the individual…
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Thatcher and the Caribbean
KINGSTON, Jamaica – For days to come, we can expect virtual saturated international media coverage of Britain's only and longest-serving prime minister of the 20th century, Baroness Margaret Thatcher. Her unique political leadership style, her bullish toughness as a politician in wielding State power and intimidating dissent, even within her own Conservative party, had earned her the (un)flattering sobriquet 'Iron…
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FAO Workshop Pushes Caribbean Integration
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Caribbean livestock producers may soon experience some positive gains following the recent Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation (FAO)'s workshop for chief livestock officers in the Caribbean, which concluded in Kingston last week. The workshop which pulled together representatives from more than 13 Caribbean countries and varied public and private-sector stakeholders was held with the…
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Senior IMF representative commends Government
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Dr. Gene Leon, the senior representative from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Jamaica, has commended the Portia Simpson Miller led administration for displaying the vision to formulate a programme, aimed at resuscitating the country’s economy. He said the programme represents a “blueprint” and a “map” which presents opportunities for Jamaica going forward. Leon made the…
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