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By Alexander Scott February 6, 2026

No separation between the economic and political spheres

Can the political and fiscal/economic spheres ever be separated? For the past 70 years, post-World War II, we have seen how the world has moved from the economic sphere being firmly …

Issue # 223

No separation between the economic and political spheres

February 6, 2026

A plea for America

February 6, 2026

Solidarity- workers’ most powerful weapon

February 6, 2026

Jamaica: Time to address the virus of corruption, indiscipline and criminality

February 6, 2026

CARICOM’s wake-up call

January 23, 2026
By Joan Williams December 8, 2023 2 years 841 words

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 …

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By Joan Williams October 27, 2023 2 years 696 words

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 …

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By Joan Williams October 13, 2023 2 years 637 words

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 …

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By Joan Williams September 15, 2023 2 years 740 words

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, …

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By Joan Williams August 18, 2023 3 years 586 words

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 …

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By Joan Williams August 4, 2023 3 years 329 words

NCB Sucks

Is it possible to get customer service anywhere which is worse than what the National Commercial Bank (NCB) offers? I hardly think that is possible! Can you believe that it apparently …

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By Joan Williams July 21, 2023 3 years 965 words

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 …

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By Joan Williams July 7, 2023 3 years 424 words

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 …

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By Joan Williams May 26, 2023 3 years 473 words

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 …

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By Joan Williams May 26, 2023 3 years 608 words

Winning the lottery

To some people, there is only one word that can appropriately describe the recent salary increases to Prime Minister Andrew Holness  and his fellow politicians, and that is “craven.” For it’s …

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  • No separation between the economic and political spheres
  • A plea for America
  • Solidarity- workers’ most powerful weapon
  • Jamaica: Time to address the virus of corruption, indiscipline and criminality
  • CARICOM’s wake-up call
  • No SOE needed for drop in murders
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  • An open letter to my leader
  • The myth of neutrality
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