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By Admin August 1, 2025

Happy Emancipation Day

A people without knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots

Issue # 213

World Order Appears to be coming apart, but this is a time of Great Hope

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Religions failing to act as the largest slaughter of the 21st century takes place

August 1, 2025

After 63 years of Independence…

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Stepping away from US politics: A time to de-stress

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By Ivy League February 17, 2023

None But Ourselves Can Free Our Minds

I have had reason to reflect in the last couple of months on several issues that form part of a broad philosophical outlook about Jamaica and what we are about.  I …

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By Wendell Clarke February 17, 2023

Yes, Haiti Needs Help, But Intervention Is Not The Answer

At a recent sitting of Parliament, the PM announced that Jamaica would be looking to play an active and leading role in any intervention in Haiti. The intervention and assistance would …

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By Joan Williams February 17, 2023

The Family in Cuba

Would you believe I now know more relatives from my father’s side in Cuba than in Jamaica, although that side of my family was born right here! Maydolys, (Back) Hector Ian Casrlos (Front) A few years ago  …

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By Aldington "Junior" Murray February 3, 2023

For Keeping Discussions On Racism Alive – Thank You Governor!

Critical Race Theory (CRT) came about through the study of racism, by legal scholars, as it has and continues to influence the formation of American jurisprudence and its attendant legal institutions …

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By Dr. Alis Headlam February 3, 2023

Visiting the Bahá’i Temple in Panama

We have arranged to be picked up at our hotel in Panama City for the ride to the Bahá’i Temple. Our guide for the day is the National Bahá’i Treasurer, Ovidio …

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By Dr. Alis Headlam January 20, 2023

Crossing The Panama Canal

Over the past couple of days, in preparation for going through the Panama canal, we have learned more than will fit here. I was amazed at how uninformed I was, or …

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By Wendell Clarke January 20, 2023

Blood money

The saying on the streets is that blood money runs the country. That view is so popular that it became the title of a hit song. The Jamaican economy has been …

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By Aldington "Junior" Murray January 20, 2023

Why am I angry? Don’t ask me why

“Hey man, cool it! Why are you so angry?” That question, no doubt, is asked by different people, in different situations, and at different times in this world every single day. …

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By Angelada December 23, 2022

From the desk of the Editor

Thank you all… now on to 2023 The year 2022 draws to its close, and Public Opinion uses this opportunity to thank our writers, readers, and well-wishers for constant support throughout …

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By Aldington "Junior" Murray December 23, 2022

Church, Politics and IRS Tax-Exempt Statuses

Between the mid to late 1960s — at the height of the Vietnam War that was being waged in Southeast Asia — the late, great heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali (formerly Cassius …

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