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By Aldington "Junior" Murray March 20, 2026

Oh, just because they can! – The idea of “Might is Right”

There was a time when corporal punishment was part and parcel of our Jamaican school system. It was, perhaps, a holdover from the old British colonial era. It was often abused …

Issue # 227

Oh, just because they can! – The idea of “Might is Right”

March 20, 2026

A new foreign policy is needed

March 20, 2026

Sovereignty: Is it even a real thing?

March 20, 2026

Global unity an awesome task that requires patience and dedication

March 20, 2026
By Aldington "Junior" Murray February 17, 2023 3 years 1,289 word

Five Black Cops Beating A Black Man To Death, Is That Racism? Why Not?

  During the time of slavery one set of slaves reputed to have internalized the racially superior attitudes of their white masters, sometimes with blind and unfettered zeal, were the so-called …

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By Ivy League February 17, 2023 3 years 728 words

None But Ourselves Can Free Our Minds

I have had reason to reflect in the last couple of months on several issues that form part of a broad philosophical outlook about Jamaica and what we are about.  I …

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By Wendell Clarke February 17, 2023 3 years 1,048 word

Yes, Haiti Needs Help, But Intervention Is Not The Answer

At a recent sitting of Parliament, the PM announced that Jamaica would be looking to play an active and leading role in any intervention in Haiti. The intervention and assistance would …

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By Joan Williams February 17, 2023 3 years 889 words

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  …

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By Wendell Clarke February 3, 2023 3 years 1,064 word

SSL, The Two Jamaicas And Who Runs Them

Jamaica is once again facing the prospects of, if not another financial sector meltdown, then at the least a drastic reduction in faith in the financial sector and a sharp decline …

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By Aldington "Junior" Murray February 3, 2023 3 years 1,047 word

For Keeping Discussions On Racism Alive – Thank You Governor!

Critical Race Theory (CRT) came about through the study of racism, by legal scholars, as it has and continues to influence the formation of American jurisprudence and its attendant legal institutions …

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By The Terrible Tout February 3, 2023 3 years 1,465 word

Pay Attention To The Track

The racing surface at Caymanas Park is in urgent need of attention. I don’t have to be at exercise gallops or touring stables every day (as was my routine years ago) …

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By Dr. Alis Headlam February 3, 2023 3 years 812 words

Visiting the Bahá’i Temple in Panama

We have arranged to be picked up at our hotel in Panama City for the ride to the Bahá’i Temple. Our guide for the day is the National Bahá’i Treasurer, Ovidio …

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  • A new foreign policy is needed
  • Sovereignty: Is it even a real thing?
  • Global unity an awesome task that requires patience and dedication
  • Parable of a conversation with a dead squirrel
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  • Democracy requires work
  • Mental health underserved
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