The Davis Principle
One of the most confusing handicapping conundrums for many horse players comes when horses that spend time in restricted allowances venture into claiming company. If, as I’ve done, you’ve taken the …
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 …
School Sports Under Covid 19
The body in charge of school sports (ISSA) has announced through its president that it will continue the preparation for school sports until the Government advises it differently. ISSA has also …
Fighting Our Own Wars
The “lock down” and curfew associated with the Covid 19 Pandemic has caused some of us to be more attentive to happenings around the world. The United States of America (USA) …
Horseracing stakeholders must be prepared for compromise
The flag-burning and demonstration of anger by stakeholders of the racing fraternity outside the gates of the country’s only racetrack a few weeks ago was the physical demonstration of frustration that …
Too little too late
For some-time now, I have noticed a similarity in approach to governance by our leader and the President of the United States. The written letters of resignation that were a requirement …
The fight to eliminate drug cheats from sports must continue
As a child at the Mico Practicing School, morning assembly featured prayers, songs and a talk by our Headmaster, Ivan Shaw. He drilled into attentive children a quote from Henry Wadsworth …
Protocol Needed To Prevent Recurrence Of The Supreme Soul Debacle
Jamaica’s latest Triple Crown winner, (the epitome of racing quests) Supreme Soul returned to the island on Monday, February 10 2020 with full television coverage. Readers may recall that this colt, …
Time For a Hall of Fame or National Sports Museum
The annual “thank you” for our athletes who have performed and brought this nation pleasure and joy over the past 12 months — known as the RJR/Gleaner Sports Foundation National Sportsman …
Encouraging Developments In West Indies Cricket
The West Indies cricket team’s win over India in the second One Day International (ODI) is not being afforded the accolades that this comprehensive victory requires. When the election for President …
Future of West Indies cricket in the hands of 12
On the 24th of March this year, 12 West Indians will decide the future of West Indies cricket. On that day there will be an election for the presidency …