Apathy is slowly killing us
With the killing of the key witness in the Mario Deane murder trial, it is now safe to assume that the trial is as dead as the unfortunate Mr Deane. The …
Jamaica: Time to address the virus of corruption, indiscipline and criminality
Jamaica was born out of probably the most heinous crime against humanity known to mankind — TransAtlantic slavery. Our forebears were unfortunately socialized and marinated in a criminal environment. Jamaica was …
That Hillel controversy
The recent controversy at the prestigious Hillel Academy has sent shockwaves through the Jamaican society. ‘What on earth’, people ask, ‘could make them think something like that was okay for homework’? …
Once more unto the breach
The fact that we are here again witnessing the US, UK and France getting involved in the Middle East is both sad, disgusting, enraging and disheartening. That these nations’ leaders could decide to return …
Fertile ground for a third party
Jamaica is built on the Westminster system of governance with a first past the post model of elections. It is a system of governance which, in spite of its attractions, …
A case for direct democracy
Democracy is a word which stirs up many feelings in everyone. It is a simple word with a complex yet surprisingly simple meaning. The crudest way to describe democracy is people …
HEADING FAST TO REBELLION
Jamaica is in dire straits. With an economy that barely has a pulse, violent crime touching almost everyone, corruption rife and the people’s morale low, we can see where this …
IF WE ARE TO CONTINUE ACCEPTING AID…….
Aid is generally not something to be scorned. Most times, in fact, aid and assistance are much appreciated and needed. Be it war, be it famine, be it some earth-shattering event, …
A case for collective farming
Jamaican farming is crucial. There is no other way to put it. Farming is one of the nation’s key pillars. The sector employs thousands of people directly (and …
Unions need to demand smart and in unison
The past decade has seen public sector workers going through the ringer as it relates to pay. With the rate of inflation always in the back of one’s mind, the workers …
The more politicians promise change, the more things remain the same
Change is a word that is always on politicians’ lips. Change is something that most if not all politicians promise and it is so not just because politicians enjoy hearing themselves speak …