Domestic Affairs
“To err is human, to forgive is divine.” “Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.” Want me to go on? For, even the devil can quote scriptures for his …
Time for Accountability in the Public Space
Jamaica has always been a 9-day wonder country. It has always been! This is one reason our leaders were always prepared to wait out the drama until we forget. Sad indeed! …
Bullhead Mountain, Dead Center Of The Island
Isn’t it fascinating that dead center of the beautiful island of Jamaica stands a mountain range from which you can get a fantastic view of sections of the parishes of Clarendon, St. Ann, St. …
Reform Urgently Needed
I have been most uncomfortable for years, living in a so-called independent country with the head of state being a foreigner. Worse, the head of state is from the same institution that kept our …
Our Forever Half Full Glass
From last year, many of us Jamaicans waited with bated breath when news leaked out that there would be a Cabinet shuffle. For we had really become fed up with the all …
We May Soon Get Our Own King
We don’t seem to be able to get rid of Queen Elizabeth but we may soon get our own King. Yup, for that’s probably where the new Accompong Maroon chief wants …
KSAC, A Sleeping Watchdog? No.
I believe it was former US speaker, Tip O’Neil, who first publicly made the observation, “All politics is local.” That is certainly true and recently it appears that our PM Andrew …
Flogging The Wrong Horse
Kyle Rittenhouse got away with murder in the USA, but I can’t imagine him being found ‘not guilty’ in any other country in the world. Also, were he a black man, …
Maligning Jamaican Mothers
No child can be born without the input of a male, but too many Jamaican men are being allowed to get away without providing any financial support for the children they …
The World Of The Occult: Belief Kills And Belief Cures
Despite the strides we have made in education and enlightenment over the decades, the belief in the powers of obeah men/women to protect one from evil doers or the long arm …
Gross Religious Rituals
By Joan Williams With the recent events surrounding the life and death of Kevin Smith, discussions regarding strange religious practices, cults and cultism have taken centre stage. For those who have been living …