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By Admin August 1, 2025

Happy Emancipation Day

A people without knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots

Issue # 213

World Order Appears to be coming apart, but this is a time of Great Hope

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Religions failing to act as the largest slaughter of the 21st century takes place

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After 63 years of Independence…

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Stepping away from US politics: A time to de-stress

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By Valerie Dixon April 20, 2018

Tribute to fearless warrior Winnie Madikizela Mandela

There is a saying in South Africa which goes “If you strike a woman, you strike a rock.”  Winnie Madikizela Mandela was a rock.  She proved to be tougher than a …

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By Ivan Coore April 19, 2018

Cannabis in Independent Jamaica; a personal perspective 1962- 2015.

I was born June 17th 1953, second son to David Coore, (Jamaican) and Rita (nee Innis, Trinidad) in Kingston Jamaica. My father was a barrister and a member of the People’s National …

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By The Terrible Tout April 19, 2018

A classic review

Cawn’t sey mi neva dida warn yu! Punters got useful pointers for Jamaica’s first two classics from my very early look (published April 6).  After 1,000 Guineas winner Disability Charm’s winning …

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By Alexander Scott April 19, 2018

That Hillel controversy

The recent controversy at the prestigious Hillel Academy has sent shockwaves through the Jamaican society. ‘What on earth’, people ask, ‘could make them think something like that was okay for homework’? …

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By Alexander Scott April 19, 2018

Once more unto the breach

The fact that we are here again witnessing the US, UK and France getting involved in the Middle East is both sad, disgusting, enraging and disheartening. That these nations’ leaders could decide to return …

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By James Moss-Solomon April 6, 2018

Winnie Mandela: Let him who is without sin cast the first stone

The passing of Winnie Mandela is a matter for condolences to her family and the wider numbers of supporters who have been inspired by her strong resolve. It is a bittersweet …

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By The Terrible Tout April 6, 2018

Put betting excitement in Guineas weekend

  By the time we meet again, 2018’s first classics will have been run on April 14 (1,000 Guineas) and 15 (2,000 Guineas) so readers must settle for an early look …

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By Alexander Scott April 6, 2018

Fertile ground for a third party

  Jamaica is built on the Westminster system of governance with a first past the post model of elections. It is a system of governance which, in spite of its attractions, …

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By Yahoo March 22, 2018

Cricket, lovely cricket; sigh!

Deep down, every West Indian cricket fan wants their team to win, no matter how we rant and rave whenever we see “foolish non-thinking” cricket being played. Since the halcyon days …

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By The Terrible Tout March 22, 2018

Public Opinion’s birthday; your gift — speed!

Belated happy first birthday to the new Public Opinion which celebrated its first birthday last week! Its focus on independent opinion and critical thought fills a void in local media. Regarding …

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