Jamaicans to the World
Most Jamaicans are aware of the impact to the world of Marcus Garvey, Mary Seacole, Una Marson, Bob Marley, Usain Bolt, Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce, Peter Tosh and many others. However, …
Land reform must follow Hurricane Melissa
In 1838, slavery was abolished in the British West Indies. It was the end of an over 300-year policy, practice, and business of enslaving Africans to work on the sugar plantations on …
Jamaica: My post-election mutterings
Jamaica held its 15th general election since independence on September 3, 2025. The ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) was rewarded with a third consecutive term in office, winning 35 seats to …
Manley and the renewed Jamaica
A recent interview done by Professor Anthony Bogues on Michael Manley’s centenary and entitled “Decolonizing Jamaica”, raised a number of interesting questions about the trajectory of our country’s future. As someone …
Tribute to Marcus Garvey – A Lesson in Courage
I consider myself to be extremely fortunate to have received the Press Kit that belonged to the late Ken Jones, a serious and devoted advocate of Jamaica’s first national hero, the …
Here is hoping for something new in 2025 and beyond – cheers!
When I was approached about writing an article in order to help launch the first edition for the New Year – 2025, I must admit that the request came at a …
Pity the Nation
Pity the nation whose people are sheep, and whose shepherds mislead them. Pity the nation whose leaders are liars, whose sages are silenced, and whose bigots haunt the airwaves. Pity the …
Yup, Old Athens Is Definitely My Scene
I love historic Athens, but new Athens, no, not so much.This will probably shock Greeks and Europeans in general, but when it comes to the sea and sun, it’s almost impossible …
‘de Laurence’, ‘Obeah’ and Jamaican mysticism
“I am going work de Laurence pon you, if you don’t stop bothering me!” Or, “This month has had all kinds of problems. Hmm, I wonder if somebody working de Laurence …
Winning the lottery
To some people, there is only one word that can appropriately describe the recent salary increases to Prime Minister Andrew Holness and his fellow politicians, and that is “craven.” For it’s …
The Family in Cuba
Would you believe I now know more relatives from my father’s side in Cuba than in Jamaica, although that side of my family was born right here! Maydolys, (Back) Hector Ian Casrlos (Front) A few years ago …