Remembering Stephen “Shorty” Malcolm
In the rich and rhythmic tapestry of Jamaican sports history, certain names evoke animmediate wave of pride, nostalgia, and reverence. When fans and historians speak of thegolden era of the island’s …
Remembering Stephen “Shorty” Malcolm
In the rich and rhythmic tapestry of Jamaican sports history, certain names evoke animmediate wave of pride, nostalgia, and reverence. When fans and historians speak of thegolden era of the island’s …
Jamaica and South Africa: A Bond Forged in History
What is the background to Jamaica’s connection with South Africa? Jamaica’s historical bond with Africa dates to the early sixteenth century, when the Spanish, who had begun settling the island in …
Issues remain with TCN deal
And just like that, Jamaica accepted third country nationals and continues its downward spiral as it continues to distance itself from our historic foreign policy of standing up against major powers …
A costly lesson for the Government
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness deserves credit for respondingswiftly to the public outcry over the Government’s decision to establishthe National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) in twofloors of the Digicel building …
The meaning and purpose of education
Education literally means to lead toward learning, involving thetransmission of knowledge and skills. In its most effective application,however, education involves both nurturing and instruction.In this era of standardized testing and increasing …
Michael Manley’s, The politics of change — lies, half-truths, or just lostin translation?
“Until philosophers are kings, or the kings and princes of this world havethe spirit and power of philosophy, and political greatness and wisdommeet in one, and those commoner natures who pursue …
From historical grievance to magnificent British atonement
There is a psychological dimension to the reparations debate that deserves much greater attention. It is possible to believe passionately in justice for the Caribbean and, at the same time, to …
I am not afraid of artificial intelligence, but….
“Now the serpent was more subtle than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not …
How independent is Jamaica
What makes a country independent? Is it a flag and coat of arms, is it a national anthem, or is it national heroes? Maybe it is national symbols and having a …
‘I and I build the cabin’- 192 years of landlessness and the unfinished emancipation of Jamaica
I and I build the cabin,I and I plant the corn,Didn’t my people before meSlave for this country,Now you look me with a scorn,Then you eat up all my corn. Those …