Nigel Smiles but the Workers Suffer
And so, Nigel Clarke leaves our sunny shores and ministerial post for Washington, DC, and a post at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He has, as has been reported, steered the …
The Problem With American Democracy – A Few Perspectives
In the aftermath of the United States presidential elections of 2024, despite the person who won the contest, and despite the political party that has regained the ascendancy in the governance …
Issue # 195
FINSAC archives release a burying tactic
The FINSAC commission is officially dead and buried, never to be resurrected again. A commission which spanned some six years, ate up hundreds of millions of dollars to look into the …
The Drama Continues in Jamaican Politics
Jamaican politics is the gift which keeps on giving especially if you enjoy drama of the highest variety. Now I will be the first to admit that much like all drama …
Pager Attacks Will Have Broader Impact
The Israeli bombings of Hezbollah pagers and walkie-talkies is a game changer and not in the way many think they will be. This attack, which was planned well, will not yield …
The Political West is the Enemy of the World
The title of this may seem overly dramatic. The enemy of the World cannot be anything but hyperbolic. Sure, I can hear you say, these countries have done wrong, but which …
Stand by Venezuela
The more things change, the more they remain the same. This adage rings true for many things. Real Madrid will be favourites to win the UCL, Man City will dominate the …
No Republic For Now
Jamaica has long flirted with the idea of becoming a republic. The idea was floated first by the PNP in the 70s and was accepted by the JLP in the 80s. …
Beryl, Droughts and Climate Change
The 21st century will be the century of global warming, its impact and how we respond. SIDS, Small Island Developing States, will be on the front line of this global climatic …
What Now For Jamaican Football
In a strange and unforeseen twist, the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) may come out of the Reggae Boyz Copa America exit smelling like roses if rumours are to be believed regarding …
Palestine Is Still The Issue
Decades ago, Australian journalist John Pilger released a documentary titled Palestine is still the issue which documented the brutal treatment meted out to Palestinians and the steady occupation of their lands …