PNP pain
We are almost a year out since the general election, which saw the JLP’s mammoth seat count become a slim one. The election saw the PNP whittle down the JLP’s seat …
The Jamaica Constitution – what do you know?
“In questions of power, let no more be said of confidence in man, but bind him down from mischief by the chains of the Constitution.” Jamaica became an independent nation among …
Lessons from the Heart
I am weak and need the strength of a greater force, a force that causes me to reflect on what makes me happy, peaceful and content. I need a force that …
It’s a crying shame
I have always had a special love for the town of Black River, as growing up in deep rural St. Elizabeth, Black River was the closest place we could experience anything close to …
The West Indies Federation – revisiting the crash site
I have been among some social commentators who have been advocating for stronger regional ties among our English-speaking Caribbean nations. This appeal was stirred up, in large measure, by the flexing …
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 …
Bad deal with the TCNs
Let us be honest, the foreign policy of the governing Jamaica Labour Party, which they label as pragmatic, is a failure. This foreign policy has seen us nationalize Venezuela’s share in …
A common endeavour: Realizing the Promise of America – Washington D.C June 26, 2026
The world feels as if it is spinning out of control with no common goals or perspectives. When governments at both local and national levels cannot find a way forward the …
The nightmare of healthcare in Jamaica
From I was a youngster in high school, I found it strange that under our approach to education, knowledge of the human body was treated as an optional subject rather than …
US aggression against Cuba – a sign of a sick region
Jamaican culture is under threat, and if we are being honest, has been under threat of extinction. Our culture, one of community, music and art rooted in Africa, food, and everything …
Apartheid America
One of the most cruel apartheid countries in the world is about to celebrate 250 years of independence from Britain (the grandfather of apartheid) on July 4, 2026. The irony is …