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Sally Porteous is the new Custos of Manchester

Despite the controversy surrounding the appointment of Sally Porteous has the new Custos of Mandeville; she was still officially given the post on Tuesday January 31, 2012. Needless to say, this has infuriated many… Read more

Employee contributions being used to run JUTC?

It was recently discovered that the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) has been unlawfully using its employee’s statutory deductions to keep the company afloat. This was brought to the country’s attention by the Auditor… Read more

Should the salary of election commissioners be reduced?

Did you know that the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) commissioners get an annual salary package of approximately 8 million Jamaican dollars? Yes, this is no joke. This information was brought to my attention… Read more

Supporters question Henry’s exclusion from JLP shadow cabinet

Opposition leader Andrew Holness recently announced the persons chosen for the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) shadow cabinet. This announcement caused quite a stir when some party members realized that Member of Parliament, Mike Henry… Read more

Jamaica needs more foster families

I read a very interesting article in The Gleaner recently, which addressed the growing need for more foster families in Jamaica. As a matter of fact, it was highlighted in this article that the… Read more

Should the new Jamaican Government continue with old policies?

Opposition Leader Andrew Holness came under fire in Parliament recently, after warning the new Government against forsaking policies carried out under the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP). “When we left the government, we left a solid… Read more

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