Politics Over Country… Always
The hot topics in political paradise are the official report of the three-year-old investigation of Andrew Holness by the Integrity Commission (IC) and PNP’s stamp of approval granted to Vybz Kartel …
The Problem With American Democracy – A Few Perspectives
In the aftermath of the United States presidential elections of 2024, despite the person who won the contest, and despite the political party that has regained the ascendancy in the governance …
Issue # 195
The Education Conundrum
The recent outturn in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Grades 5 & 6 examination results once again highlighted the severe deficiencies in (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects …
Artificial Intelligence: A 21st Century Plantation Model
The concept of the Plantation Model was developed by a Trinidadian intellectual, Professor Lloyd Best, over five decades ago, in which he argued that regional development cannot follow the classical theory …
Badly Bred – The Misbehaviour of Elon Musk’s X in Brazil
There is an old saying that “One never sees smoke without fire”, and such an expression could be applied to the banning of Mr. Elon Musk’s social media platform – X …
Pager Attacks Will Have Broader Impact
The Israeli bombings of Hezbollah pagers and walkie-talkies is a game changer and not in the way many think they will be. This attack, which was planned well, will not yield …
The Fallacy of Race Neutral Laws In America
Time and time again, especially in these politically volatile and uncertain years, this writer has found himself exhausted by the trite and dishonest claims of no racism ever having existed here …
The Political West is the Enemy of the World
The title of this may seem overly dramatic. The enemy of the World cannot be anything but hyperbolic. Sure, I can hear you say, these countries have done wrong, but which …
Diversifying Your Portfolio
Diversification is a fundamental investment principle that involves spreading your investments across various asset classes to reduce risk. By doing so, you can potentially mitigate the impact of market fluctuations. Why …
Botswana-Africa’s gem
I have only visited Botswana once, but the burning desire to return and explore more increases daily. Yes, you guessed right! It was the animals that got me there, of course, …