Cow Father – The Jamaican who ‘made’ a cow
Thomas Philip Lecky was a pioneer in Jamaican agricultural science who “made” a cow. No jestering. A man of unparalleled devotion, his phenomenal exploits in animal breeding created a shining legacy …
To the political cynics – you cannot have your cake and eat it
The idiom “you can’t have your cake and eat it too” means that a person cannot simultaneously possess an item and consume it. Metaphorically speaking, it means that a person cannot enjoy the …
Chant down Babylon – Fi di laas time
“The most disastrous aspect of colonization which you are the most reluctant to release from your mind is their colonization of the image of God” — Dr. Frances Cress-Welsing I had …
Dining in – still the best option.
Life as we know it has changed significantly since the first case of Covid-19 was identified in Jamaica. Apart from watching or reading news about other countries under quarantine, most Jamaicans …
To create a world based on equality and justice…
So much is being said about what needs to happen in order to change the way we deal with each other, especially in terms of race. A statement from the United …
The Need For Active Protective Systems In The Face Of COVID-19
One of the challenges of getting back to work after COVID-19 will be conforming to new standards, or to old standards that will have to be enforced vigorously in this period. …
Will they succeed this time? Yes, if they vote!
I have always heard that America was a dangerous place for non-whites, but thought that with the election of Barack Obama the country was on its way to redemption. Then along came …
Will Their True Worth Be Valued? Nah!
I am bemused, as no doubt are the scientists who were taken by surprise by the coronavirus. For it seems clear now that they overreacted. Don’t get me wrong, I am …
We’re dry sitting by a wood pile awaiting a spark
My last article put forward the theoretical pros and cons of the proposed NIDS possible downsides and the handling of personal information in a secure manner in real life rather than …
Jamaica-Be very careful of China
I have been paying attention to China long before the advent of COVID-19. Over the last 20 years China’s rise has been rapid and as a result of them making huge …
What Is “Dancehall Culture”?
The overwhelming successful live stream clash between Beenie and Bounti has once again brought “Dancehall Culture” into sharp focus. It also gives me a platform for yet another Grumpy Old Man …