Of Wars and Criminals
In July 2023, Reuters reported that The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant for the Russian president Vladimir Putin’s arrest. (The ICC is distinct from the International Court of Justice, an organ of …
Oh, just because they can! – The idea of “Might is Right”
There was a time when corporal punishment was part and parcel of our Jamaican school system. It was, perhaps, a holdover from the old British colonial era. It was often abused …
Biased US media
As long as the strong continue to oppress and tyrannize the weak and vulnerable there is a role for militants/guerillas. For how else can the victimized win/regain their freedom from those with …
Building Infractions
I wonder if that excellent investigation by the Integrity Commission which unearthed alleged corruption at KSAMC and conflict of interest with a top executive at NWC will cause the Holness administration and its minions to stop harassing/maligning …
Parish Councils
So, it appears that the government is finally giving consideration to holding legally due parish council elections in Jamaica, soon. Should we celebrate? Absolutely not! For decades, some of us have …
Crisis In America
America is having a serious governing crisis. The problem is, too many of its leaders appear beyond their level of competence but are still determined to hold on power. According to Wikipedia, …
Useless Parish Councils
There are many institutions in the Jamaican governmental structure that are nothing but a colossal waste of money. None more so than local government though. I can’t recall the number of times, while moderating …
Exploring Africa!
I had the opportunity to visit the Motherland twice in 2023, but found it intriguing when quite a few of my fellow countrymen/women, asked incredulously “how yu go a Africa so …
What’s With Montego Bay?
It’s a pretty well-known fact that Jamaica has more Christian churches than most places in the world. In fact, it has long been reported that the Guinness Book of World Records …
Absolute Madness
It appears that most Jamaicans are upset over the government voting itself hefty increases in salaries ranging from 100% to 200% and more. The reaction can be understood as there are no means of accountability or …