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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

August 1, 2025

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

August 1, 2025

After 63 years of Independence…

August 1, 2025

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

August 1, 2025
By Aldington "Junior" Murray August 30, 2024

For Want of Ideas – The Political Anemia of the U.S. Democratic Party

“Lord, what fools these mortals be!”  — William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night’s Dream Help me to understand, somebody. I might have been confused or I might have been completely oblivious as …

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By Wendell Clarke August 30, 2024

Stand by Venezuela

The more things change, the more they remain the same. This adage rings true for many things. Real Madrid will be favourites to win the UCL, Man City will dominate the …

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By Joan Williams August 30, 2024

The New Mayor of Kingston

If the new Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby carries through on half of the promises he has made to residents of Westlake Avenue in Richmond Park, it will not only be a breath of fresh …

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By Aldington "Junior" Murray August 16, 2024

Emancipation From Mental Slavery — How Are We Doing?

“We are going to emancipate ourselves from mental slavery, for though others may free the body, none but ourselves can free the mind. Mind is our only ruler; sovereign. The man who is …

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By Professor Rupert Lewis August 16, 2024

Garvey And Kingston In The 1930s

The Council Chamber of the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal  Corporation is to be renamed in honour of Marcus Garvey on the anniversary of his birth, 137 years ago on August …

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By Wendell Clarke August 16, 2024

No Republic For Now

Jamaica has long flirted with the idea of becoming a republic. The idea was floated first by the PNP in the 70s and was accepted by the JLP in the 80s. …

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By Marvin Mitchell August 16, 2024

The Eighth Wonder Of The World

Albert Einstein is often credited with calling compound interest the “eighth wonder of the world.” While the accuracy of this quote is debatable, the concept it encapsulates is undeniable: the power …

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By Aldington "Junior" Murray August 2, 2024

Whither Integrity Within Democracies In Turmoil?

“Integrity is the lifeblood of democracy. Deceit is a poison in its veins.” — US Senator Edward Kennedy Democracy is a great idea — a noble idea, especially against a backdrop …

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By Wendell Clarke August 2, 2024

Beryl, Droughts and Climate Change

The 21st century will be the century of global warming, its impact and how we respond. SIDS, Small Island Developing States, will be on the front line of this global climatic …

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By Gordon Robinson August 2, 2024

An Examination Of Exams

Starting in the 1990s and lasting more than a decade, I volunteered as an Associate Tutor at the Norman Manley Law School (NMLS). Let me be clear. I didn’t “volunteer” because …

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