Entering the Jamaican Stock Market
The Jamaican Stock Exchange (JSE) beckons with the promise of growth and participation in a dynamic economy. For those considering a foray into this market, understanding the fundamentals and navigating 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 …
Why I Am A Registered Independent Voter
My late mother-in-law, God rest her soul, could not understand why I was not registered as a voter in the Democratic Party (DNC) here in the United States. I guess that …
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 …
Root and Branch or Beyond Values and Attitudes
It seems a day does not go by in this country when we aren’t forced to reckon with what the country has become or is heading towards. Lovers’ quarrels end in …
Looking Back
After much hesitation, I published Looking Back… the struggle to preserve our freedoms in November 2015. This was a semi-autobiography which was dominated by my activities between 1970 and 1980, first as a PNP activist, then as …
One Love – The Movie
There are victories of the soul and spirit. Sometimes, even if you lose, you win.* -Elie Wiesel …
A Tale of Two Markets: Jamaica vs. USA
The global investment landscape is a tapestry woven with diverse stock markets, each offering a unique blend of risk and reward. Two such markets currently captivating investor attention are the Jamaican …
A Call For A Review Of The Power Of Judicial Review Of The U.S. Supreme Court
“Ye will surely say unto me this proverb. Physician heal thyself” — Jesus of Nazareth The power of the people is more powerful than that of the judiciary. That sounds like wishful …