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 …
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! …
The Dilemma And Dichotomy Of Sustainable Tourism
Heated debates regarding local communities being excluded from accessing beaches have been garnering much attention lately and highlight an urgent need for change. Despite social and environmental challenges, Jamaica still capitalizes …
Western Hegemony and Paper Tigers
Paper tiger: Noun, something, such as an enemy or foreign country that seems very strong and dangerous but is really weak and not harmful — Cambridge Dictionary. The 2020s will be …
The Political Chatter Over Biden’s Age And The 2024 Elections
In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.”– Abraham Lincoln It is not a new political phenomenon, but it always amazes …
What Does It Say About Jamaica’s Moral Compass That It Treats Refugees So Callously?
Jamaica’s treatment of Haitian refugees raises urgent critical questions about the nation’s moral compass and the potential cost of losing its own soul. As a usually proud Jamaican, I am …
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, …
Whatever Can We Do With 4D Printing in Hospitality And Tourism?
As a relatively new and emerging technology, 4D printing offers fascinating options for a variety of industries. 4D printed products can shift in preprogrammed ways in response to certain stimuli through …
Turning Point In History
We are at a turning point in history as we face more natural disasters day by day. We should not ignore the signs of danger and physical attacks on our world. …
The Implications of Government Deregulation And The Tragic Events On The Island Maui, Hawaii
There is an old saying that one “never sees smoke without fire.” It is a truism which affirms what science has long embraced — the principles of cause and effect. If, …
Back to School With the Consequences of the Transformer and Gardener Metaphors of Teaching
As we approach the start of a new school year, preparations are well underway, hopefully, for effective delivery of course content to our nation’s students. Whether educators choose to employ the …