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Category: Commentary

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04/30/10

Permalink 06:01:52 pm, by Skillachi
Categories: Business, Commentary, News

The end of an Era: Goodbye Air Jamaica

For 41 years Jamaica has been served by Air Jamaica "the little piece of Jamaica that flies". It has served as a source of pride for all Jamaicans as it has been known for its excellent (though not always on time) service, excellent pilots, excellent sta… more »
Permalink 04:21:06 pm, by Skillachi
Categories: Politics, Commentary, News

Government and Mannatt Phelps & Phillips deal

Over the past number of weeks, and probably months there has been one news item that has been taking up the majority of the Jamaican attention. I dont know the exact details of the deal but from what has come out in the news one can say the following.… more »
Permalink 08:04:48 am, by amilnal
Categories: Sports, Commentary

Developing Countries: Hosting International Sporting Events Part 1

With the continent of Africa set to host their first FIFA World Cup, the question has to be asked how does an event like this really help the country it is staged in long term. I can only remember the relative excitement our region had in 2007 when we h… more »

04/25/10

Permalink 08:34:37 pm, by Skillachi
Categories: Sports, Commentary

Jamaica Makes strong showing at Penn Relays

The end of the high school and college track and field season and subsequent the beginning of international level competition usually comes around the time of the Penn relays. The Penn relays have always been one of the more exciting events for all Jamai… more »

04/24/10

Permalink 11:50:20 pm, by Skillachi
Categories: Technology, Commentary

The growing importance of the Internet and Social Networking

Chances are if you are reading this article right now on a computer, or any other mobile device (and not on some archaic printed paper that somebody gave to you), you are signed up to a social networking site. You can try to avoid it all you want, but th… more »
Permalink 01:11:45 pm, by amilnal
Categories: Commentary

Should the morality of abortion be a matter for the individual or state decision?

Normally, I would never bring such a touchy subject to any forum. However, healthy debate is always welcome so is with knowledge I begin. Whether abortion is morally justifiable has been seen as depending on our answer to the question "when does a h… more »

04/22/10

Permalink 05:39:08 pm, by Skillachi
Categories: Politics, Commentary

New NHT, NIS benefits, PATH beneficiaries

This years budget debate has come and gone and thanks to some fervent praying by nearly everybody in Jamaica, we will not become victims to anymore new taxes. It seems that the Prime Minister and his team have decided to actually come to aid of Jamaicans… more »

04/20/10

Permalink 03:29:38 pm, by Skillachi
Categories: Culture, Commentary

Access to alcohol in Jamaica

On the past sunday, there were a number of articles published in the Gleaner regarding the availability of alcohol to below age children. This is an issue that has existed in Jamaica for about as far back as I can remember. I know this because I grew up… more »

04/19/10

Permalink 11:13:14 pm, by Melba
Categories: Commentary

Air Jamaica Deal

In 2007 Air Jamaica's London, Heathrow slots were sold to Virgin Atlantic airlines for £5.1million (US$10.2 million). Jamaican’s former Finance Minister, Dr Omar Davies was the person with overall responsible for negotiating the deal. Today, 2010, Dr. Da… more »

04/16/10

Permalink 02:13:32 pm, by amilnal
Categories: Commentary

About the Gleaner publishing murder totals

Now I don't normally respond so publicly to what another person posts on this site. However I felt somewhat compelled to respond directly to Skillachi last post about the Gleaner publishing murder numbers on the front page. Make no mistake I am not blind… more »

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"Recently, this Jamaican won the 10 million special lottery for a dollar. As soon as the office of the Lottery Corporation was open on the following day, he was there to collect his winnings.

Graciously, he presented his winning ticket to the clerk and in his best English uttered his request "Me cum fi collect the 10 millian dallars, si me ticket ya".

After reviewing and checking the ticket with his manager, the clerk returned and requested on how he would like his payments. The Jamaican replied "Mi wan all a de moni now". "Unfortunately, Sir" the nervous clerk responded, "The procedures are that we can only give you one million now and the balance equally over the next 20 years".

Furious and agitated, the Jamaican asked for the manager, who re-iterated "Sir, my assistant is correct, it is the regulation of the corporation that we initially pay you one million dollars now with the balance paid to you equally over the next 20 years".

Outraged, the Jamaican slammed his hand on the desk and shouted in anger, "Oonu tek me fi idiat, me wan all a de moni now or oonu gi me bak me rass dallar!!"

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