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By Alexander Scott February 6, 2026

No separation between the economic and political spheres

Can the political and fiscal/economic spheres ever be separated? For the past 70 years, post-World War II, we have seen how the world has moved from the economic sphere being firmly …

Issue # 223

No separation between the economic and political spheres

February 6, 2026

A plea for America

February 6, 2026

Solidarity- workers’ most powerful weapon

February 6, 2026

Jamaica: Time to address the virus of corruption, indiscipline and criminality

February 6, 2026

CARICOM’s wake-up call

January 23, 2026
By Ewart Walters July 8, 2020 6 years 1,318 word

Everton Weekes – Short Bat

Good cricketers come in all shapes and sizes, especially bowlers. The best fast bowlers have been six foot something and well built specimens. Names like Michael Holding, Joel Garner, Wesley Hall, …

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By Tony James May 28, 2020 6 years 1,284 word

Honesty, transparency, consultation in national development

  The source of the major issues in football administration revolve around universal, dare I say, family-oriented issues.  Critical to good governance are: Speaking the truth — building trust — keeping your word and avoiding their …

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By Dr. Paul Wright May 13, 2020 6 years 641 words

Horseracing stakeholders must be prepared for compromise

The flag-burning and demonstration of anger by stakeholders of the racing fraternity outside the gates of the country’s only racetrack a few weeks ago was the physical demonstration of frustration that …

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By The Terrible Tout April 29, 2020 6 years 1,434 word

What Can You Do For Horse Racing?

So, local horse racing is not only on furlough but finds itself smack dab in the middle of a parish lockdown. Men are getting antsy. This seems to have severely damaged …

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By The Terrible Tout April 15, 2020 6 years 1,485 word

Plus Ça Change….

COVID-19’s closure of racing has resulted in plenty retrospection by ye olde Touty which revealed a column I wrote (published 2003) that, ironically, could’ve been published today. So here’s an edited …

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By The Terrible Tout April 2, 2020 6 years 1,496 word

If You Can’t Hear…..

So, local horse racing has finally been sent on furlough. This after weeks of stubborn resistance during which countless Jamaicans of modest means and most vulnerable to the current pestilence were …

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By Dr. Paul Wright March 18, 2020 6 years 778 words

The fight to eliminate drug cheats from sports must continue

As a child at the Mico Practicing School, morning assembly featured prayers, songs and a talk by our Headmaster, Ivan Shaw. He drilled into attentive children a quote from Henry Wadsworth …

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By The Terrible Tout March 5, 2020 6 years 1,489 word

Alien Invasion Of Vituperous Virus

Last week’s local horse racing news was dominated by a mystery virus sweeping the stables that severely depleted Ash Wednesday entries.  Racing scheduled for Saturday, February 29, was postponed for lack …

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By Dr. Paul Wright February 20, 2020 6 years 849 words

Protocol Needed To Prevent Recurrence Of The Supreme Soul Debacle

Jamaica’s latest Triple Crown winner, (the epitome of racing quests) Supreme Soul returned to the island on Monday, February 10 2020 with full television coverage. Readers may recall that this colt, …

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By The Terrible Tout February 20, 2020 6 years 1,427 word

The Soul Of The Guineas

Guineas anticipation is at a high after an impressive reappearance by pre-season favourite Wow Wow and flashy, clock-stopping efforts by “talking horse” Mahogany. Wow Wow returned onFebruary 9 (3yo Graded Stakes; …

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