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Beggars – A cry for help or A threat to society?

March 11th, 2011

A beggar's plea for help or a threat to the driver? copyright The Gleaner 2011[/caption] We have all seen them at one point or another as they stand at the bus stops and at the traffic lights. As they stand with

Consumers brace for more increases!

March 8th, 2011

Here we are again wondering how much will we be affected by the upcoming hike in baked products. Remember when patties used to be the cheapest item on the menu? Well, soon we will be forced to find alternatives as the prices continue to rise. Although

Gas Prices Spark Worries!

March 1st, 2011

I have always thought that there are too many cars on this small island. Driving through the busy thoroughfare in Kingston during peak hours is a dreary journey. It gets even worse if there is rain or road works. So what will ease our traffic woes? Well, soon we will be unable to

Should parents pay for extra lessons?

February 22nd, 2011

Okay, here is the problem, your child attends a school that begins at 7 am. and ends at 12 noon, how does the teacher cover all the content in the various subjects? The solution is that the teacher offers extra lessons! The GSAT examinations which determine where a

Should we have a different system for issuing licenses?

February 18th, 2011

I was 22 years old when I got my license. Yes I meant ‘got’ as in earned not ‘bought’. Unfortunately, that is not the case with all drivers. In fact, some proudly assert that they ‘bought’ the license because they think that they are

Should cellular phones be banned from use when driving?

February 15th, 2011

Driving while on the phone – A dangerous combination! copyright 2011 Teri Ann Paisley[/caption] Remember the ’good old days’ when if you wanted to talk on the phone you waited until you got home? Remember when you used a phone to make calls and not

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