Suffering in Cuba
I was really touched by the recent Observer story “Mexico to send food aid to Cuba while seeking end to oil siege — Sheinbaum.” I must say President Claudia Sheinbaum has gone up 100% in my …
To the political cynics – you cannot have your cake and eat it
The idiom “you can’t have your cake and eat it too” means that a person cannot simultaneously possess an item and consume it. Metaphorically speaking, it means that a person cannot enjoy the …
Sri Lanka versus Jamaica
Thanks to Professor Damith Wickramanayake (Computer Science UTech, Jamaica) and his wife, Sharlene, I just spent a delightful, entertaining, and educational three weeks in Sri Lanka. Like Jamaica, Sri Lanka is …
Nairobi -1st and 3rd World
Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, is a huge metropolis of approximately 696 sq kms, (269 square miles) and a population of between 4 and 6 million (depending on who you ask) …
Religion and slavery
This is Elmina Castle where the slaves were held, traded and tortured. The second floor had a chapel and religious quarters If you are a descendant of African slaves, you shouldn’t …
Out of Africa – Ghana
There are 54 independent nations in Africa, but I have visited just over 10%. This is sad, as each country is unique and has given me the opportunity to understand a lot about my …
OUT OF AFRICA
“If we, as a people, realised the greatness from which we came, we would be less likely to disrespect ourselves.” ― Marcus Mosiah Garvey Joe Biden’s legacy in the USA has not been …
Democrats have it wrong
The late Jamaican ska singer known as Prince Buster, certainly did not have Donald Trump in mind when he wrote Hard Man Fi Dead some 60 years ago. But this ska classic fits Trump …
Botswana-Africa’s gem
I have only visited Botswana once, but the burning desire to return and explore more increases daily. Yes, you guessed right! It was the animals that got me there, of course, …
The New Mayor of Kingston
If the new Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby carries through on half of the promises he has made to residents of Westlake Avenue in Richmond Park, it will not only be a breath of fresh …
Kingston isn’t Jamaica !
As a country girl growing up, I often not only heard the term “Kingston is Jamaica” but also saw it in action and was always incensed. We had to become accustomed …