Jamaica Gleaner
Published: Thursday | February 4, 2010
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EDITORIAL - Rex Nettleford: a life of exceptional service
The late Professor Ralston 'Rex' Nettleford, vice-chancellor emeritus of the University of the West Indies, Caribbean man of letters and wisdom, was well known for his mastery of the English language. Witnessing the frequent use of the word 'icon'...

Nettleford: A mixture of innocence and sophistication
The TIMES of London's description of the work of the National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) as in the title of this piece can easily be applied to its artistic director and founder, Rex...

Make them rich, make them pay
You wonder if investment bankers marry investment bankers, then go out to restaurants frequented only by investment bankers, and send their children to school with the children of other investment bankers.

Sick football administrators
A few days ago, The Confederation of African Football (CAF) banned the Togo national football team from the next two Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and fined the Hawks US$50,000 for quitting the competition in the wake of a gun attack on the team bus...


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