EDITORIAL - Cut the hypocrisy on casinos
Prime Minister Bruce Golding promised last week to bring to Parliament, before the end of this month, legislation to allow casino gambling. We hope that he keeps his promise, so that Jamaica can have the law on the books.

Agriculture under arrest
When the opportunity of accessing a grant through the European Union (EU) proposal No. 2002/-1 Rural Diversification and Enterprise Development programme was announced earlier this year, a group of local entrepreneurs welcomed it as a serious attempt to address rural poverty and underdevelopment... (Reynolds)

The JLP's conference
Today, the governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) stages its 65th annual conference. Judging from the level of pre-conference coverage, the media could be accused of being in collusion with mischievous persons who have declared Jamaica PNP country. (Henry)

Hung up on hanging
Off with their heads! Hang them from the highest tree! This hanging debate in Parliament as regards the death penalty is an emotive issue, but we cannot seem to find a consensus. Indeed, it is a hung jury. (Taylor)

The medicine for fear
As the United States grapples with the nightmare of the financial crisis, the problem is striking at the heart of the real economy. In October, the American economy shed 240,000 jobs, causing the unemployment rate to jump to 6.5 per cent, the highest level registered since 1994. (Wilson)