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By Dr. Alis Headlam May 30, 2025

Another Country

I was 14 in 1961 when my family moved to Istanbul, Turkey, from the United States for a one-year Fulbright appointment that my dad received. He was offered a position to …

Issue # 209

Another Country

May 30, 2025

Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) must be allowed to work

May 30, 2025

Snapshots of genocide through the eyes of the U.S. Administration

May 30, 2025

No respect for women

May 30, 2025

Doctor, I still have hopes for America – am I mad?

May 30, 2025
By Joan Williams May 16, 2025

Nairobi -1st and 3rd World

Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, is a huge metropolis of approximately 696 sq kms, (269 square miles) and a population of between 4 and 6 million (depending on who you ask) …

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By Joan Williams March 14, 2025

Religion and slavery

This is Elmina Castle where the slaves were held, traded and tortured. The second floor had a chapel and religious quarters If you are a descendant of African slaves, you shouldn’t …

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By Joan Williams February 28, 2025

Out of Africa – Ghana

There are 54 independent nations in Africa, but I have visited just over 10%. This is sad, as each country is unique and has given me the opportunity to understand a lot about my …

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By Joan Williams February 14, 2025

OUT OF AFRICA

“If we, as a people, realised the greatness from which we came, we would be less likely to disrespect ourselves.” ― Marcus Mosiah Garvey Joe Biden’s legacy in the USA has not been …

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By Joan Williams November 22, 2024

Democrats have it wrong

The late Jamaican ska singer known as Prince Buster, certainly did not have Donald Trump in mind when he wrote Hard Man Fi Dead some 60 years ago.   But this ska classic fits Trump …

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By Joan Williams September 13, 2024

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, …

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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 Joan Williams July 19, 2024

Kingston isn’t Jamaica !

As a country girl growing up, I often not only heard the term “Kingston is Jamaica” but also saw it in action and was always incensed.   We had to become accustomed …

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By Joan Williams July 5, 2024

Biden And Trump

For years I have been wondering how Donald Trump could continue to garner such popular support, considering how depraved he is! For this is a man who is not only boastful …

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By Joan Williams June 21, 2024

Death Is Final And Inevitable, But A Life Of Suffering Isn’t

Some years ago, I spoke to a pair of young men who were soliciting funds on Trafalgar Road in Kingston.  The younger one had no hands, arms, feet, or legs and he was in a wheelchair being …

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  • Another Country
  • Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) must be allowed to work
  • Snapshots of genocide through the eyes of the U.S. Administration
  • No respect for women
  • Doctor, I still have hopes for America – am I mad?
  • Declining murder rate is good but more needs to be done
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  • The Notebook
  • Nairobi -1st and 3rd World
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