Losing The Battle Against Covid-19
It is clear that the run-away incidence of Covid 19 in Jamaica is grave but anyone could have told the authorities that if they failed to enforce regulations to keep the population safe, …
The seminal contribution of PJ Patterson to nation building
Percival Noel James Patterson celebrated his 90th birthday on Thursday, April 10, having spent his entire life in service to his homeland and beyond. Before taking the helm as Prime Minister …
Enforcement and Corruption
I don’t mind if you consider me a prophetess of doom, but for decades I have been warning that corruption is going to be the death of our beautiful little country. …
Why Black History Month?
There have been ongoing debates as to the necessity, if not the validity of Black History Month, and, by extension, of Afro-American history. “After all,” as some have questioned with wry …
Don’t Blame Government, Blame Our Jamaican Idiosyncrasy
“Yippee ki yay, get along little do-gees”, all you gangsters saddle up your horses and ride out of Dodge City. There’s a new Sherriff in town. He’s not Wyatt, but he …
Everybody’s Buddy!
Jamaicans are gushing uncontrollably over President Joe’s inauguration. Why the unconditional excitement? Apart from welcoming a new world leader as courtesy demands exactly what has his inauguration to do with Jamaica’s future? …
Wants vs Needs: Choose Three For Jamaica
This is the 100th edition of Public Opinion and I am proud to be a part of this important initiative that has engaged thought-provoking commentaries on leadership, politics, business, the environment, …
The New Boss Is The Same As The Old Boss
The Who, a British band, had a major hit titled ‘Won’t get fooled again’. Many of us are too young to know the song but are all too familiar with the …
Babylon System is a Vampire
The men and women who created the nation of Jamaica were not politicians. They were not paid. They were all volunteers. Together they created a mood, a knowledge, a drive and …
Covid-19 Vaccine Concerns
I am encouraged by the feedback following my last article concerning the logistics of COVID-19 vaccine and the immediate steps that have to be taken in order to ensure a smooth …
The American Civil War Version 2.0?
Is the United States of America on the verge of the continuation of the civil war that supposedly ended on May 9, 1865? My simple answer is yes. My reasons are …