Why We Should Be Concerned About Deep Sea Mining
Those familiar with the abattoir and its practices will know just how hard it is to get an animal to the slaughter. Even if they don’t know what is happening, animals …
No foreign intervention will solve the Haitian problem
The Haitian revolution and subsequent independence were the fulfilment of what was then a new ideology — liberalism. Slavery was abolished and black men and women were viewed as the equals …
Common Sense Of Crime
Jamaica has had issues with crime for some time. Gangs, which were once the playthings of powerful politicians following universal adult suffrage, were bolstered and given powerful arms as the nation …
Hypocrosy In Our Stance On Haiti
It has been over 2 years since the former Haitian president Jovenel Moise was assassinated in his home. Mr. Moise was an unpopular leader, one who had no legitimacy having been …
What Next For West Indies Cricket
West Indies Cricket has had some low points, losing to Bangladesh at home for the first time comes immediately to mind, but these past two years — from 2022 to 2023 …
Transfer Jail Supervision
Once again Jamaican lockups have seen detainees break free, this time in St Elizabeth. This jailbreak, which has resulted in seven people being on the run, comes after a spate of …
No To Pay Increase
The recent announcement by the Government that MPs, councillors and ministers will see a more than 100 per cent increase in their salaries has elicited much discussion. On the one hand, …
The chance of a lifetime
The ongoing constitutional reform process is once again showing liberals to be what they are: a joke and the enemies of the people. During the process, we have had a whole …
Welcome to the brave new world
Jamaica is lurching into the new world order. Rather than greeting it with open eyes and clarity in order to play the brilliant hand they have been dealt our leaders, — …
The Underfunding Of Education Is Hurting Us
Recently, Minister of National Security, and Deputy Prime Minister Dr Horace Chang made a comment that, on the face of it, is bold and earth-shattering. Dr Chang made the pronouncement that …
Introducing Garveyism in Schools In This Way Will Amount To A Hill Of Beans
Recently, the education ministry announced the introduction of the teachings of Marcus Garvey in our schools. This, according to the ministry, is in an attempt to promote Garvey’s philosophies, empower youths, …