The Russia-Georgia conflict has prompted grave concerns from many quarters about a resumption of the cold war. But is that really such a bad thing?

Recall of representatives does not exist in any other Caricom country. No doubt this bill will meet with a groundswell of support from the people that will drown out the croaking caution of the cynics. Giving the people what they want is good politics,.... But is the power to recall representatives what the people want?