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By Aldington "Junior" Murray June 13, 2025

Habeas Corpus or Hocus-pocus? U.S. Policy on Deportations

There are words in the English language which sound more negative or more dour than they actually are. One such example is the word “sanguine” which, at least to me, sounds …

Issue # 210

Habeas Corpus or Hocus-pocus? U.S. Policy on Deportations

June 13, 2025

Time for Accountability in the Public Space

June 13, 2025

Sri Lanka versus Jamaica

June 13, 2025

Welcome to the Rock

June 13, 2025

Is new Syria good for the resistance?

June 13, 2025
By Joan Williams June 13, 2025

Sri Lanka versus Jamaica

Thanks to Professor Damith Wickramanayake (Computer Science UTech, Jamaica) and his wife, Sharlene, I just spent a delightful, entertaining, and educational three weeks in Sri Lanka. Like Jamaica, Sri Lanka is …

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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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Recent Posts

  • Habeas Corpus or Hocus-pocus? U.S. Policy on Deportations
  • Time for Accountability in the Public Space
  • Sri Lanka versus Jamaica
  • Welcome to the Rock
  • Is new Syria good for the resistance?
  • 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?

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