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, …
“Out of many,one people” – actual or aspirational in respect to Asian Jamaicans?
There were moments in my youth and in my early adult life when I heard it said that the problem in Jamaica was never about racism but one that was, more …
Another Study On Monarchy – African Slavery Connection? Dear God, No!
“What??!! We got sunburnt because we were out and about and exposed to the sun all day??!! That is shocking!! Commission a study, right now, so that we can get to …
Massa Mark Is About Attitude, Not Race
Statement by Finance and the Public Service Minister Nigel Clarke to the House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. I rise under Section 18 of the Standing Orders of this …
Racial Segregation Forever
“In the name of the greatest people that have ever trod this earth, I draw the line in the dust and toss the gauntlet before the feet of tyranny, and I …
The Idol Cannot Last Forever
Thou, O king, sawest, and behold a great image. This great image, whose brightness was excellent, stood before thee; and the form thereof was terrible. This image’s head was of fine …
Five Black Cops Beating A Black Man To Death, Is That Racism? Why Not?
During the time of slavery one set of slaves reputed to have internalized the racially superior attitudes of their white masters, sometimes with blind and unfettered zeal, were the so-called …
SSL, The Two Jamaicas And Who Runs Them
Jamaica is once again facing the prospects of, if not another financial sector meltdown, then at the least a drastic reduction in faith in the financial sector and a sharp decline …
Here We Go Again?
For in excess of 40 years, Jamaica has been knocking around with the troubling issue of whether we should sever relations with the British Monarch as our head of state. For …
That Elusive “ah-ha” Moment
Do you, dear reader, recall your last “ah-ha” moment? Not the moment you remembered where you left your car keys. Rather, that elusive moment when you realized something that fundamentally changed …
It’s Christmas
I don’t normally go to church, unless it’s Christmas or if a very special person passes. Then I go to be with their family. This is not because I am an atheist, but because …