Tone Deaf American Paternalism And The Plight Of People Of Color
Life can be complicated. It often is. Between the sharp contrasts of black and white there is often a dim area of grey. There will always be things which can be …
Oh, just because they can! – The idea of “Might is Right”
There was a time when corporal punishment was part and parcel of our Jamaican school system. It was, perhaps, a holdover from the old British colonial era. It was often abused …
AI And Luddites: Stirring Up More Things In Earthquake-Shaken Jamaica
In the lush paradise of Jamaica, where the sun kisses the turquoise sea and reggae beats drift through the air, a tiff of epic proportions erupted between my dear friend and …
The Irony Of The Israeli President’s Statement On The Heels Of The Hamas Attack
“They could have risen up, they could have fought against that evil regime.” — Israeli President Isaac Herzog Ever so often I will read and I will hear things in the …
Building Infractions
I wonder if that excellent investigation by the Integrity Commission which unearthed alleged corruption at KSAMC and conflict of interest with a top executive at NWC will cause the Holness administration and its minions to stop harassing/maligning …
War In The Middle East! Here We Go Again! But, Why?
Shallow men believe in luck or in circumstance. Strong men believe in cause and effect.” Ralph Waldo Emerson This writer recalls moments from his childhood when the punishments meted out to …
PM’s Stance On Israel
On the 7th of October 2023, Palestinian resistance groups launched what can only be described as the largest offensive against Israel since 1973. The action (which comes almost 50 years to …
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 …
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 …