Turmoil Rears Its Head On Every Continent
In Jamaican folklore we have been told by Granny that “bad luck always comes in threes”, and even though some may doubt this, recent events may be seen as some kind …
The warning written in water – Part 1
Melissa is not some ‘Mali Gripe an’ Fluxxy Complaint,’ In Jamaican folk speech, few expressions separate the trifling from the tragic as clearly as the phrase “Mali gripe an’ fluxxy complaint.” …
Amid The Rip Van Winkle Sleeping Virus-zzz20
Regrettably I missed one article for Public Opinion and believe me, the feeling is similar to falling asleep before a Category 5 hurricane, and then waking up to a scene of …
Give Me Liberty!
In any debate or discussion it is wise, first off, for those so engaged, to be on the same page in terms of terminology and context. How many times has it …
Renaming Jamaica Crawling Peg Style
From as far back as June 2020, the country was put on notice by Member of Parliament (MP) Desmond McKenzie that the Denham Town Primary and Infant School was destined for …
A chance to pull ourselves from the devastating mire of confused lethargy
Over the past 18 months, the sudden COVID-19 onset has amplified the need for many legal reforms, more urgent in light of the dark undersides of the beast we call Parliament. …
The Power Of Symbolism
In the I800s, American novelist, short story writer and poet Louisa May Alcott — the author of the novel Little Women — wrote the following words: “Far away there in the sunshine are …
Champs, Celebration, And Societal Hypocrisy
The well-known hymn’s promise is: “The strife is o’er, the battle won; now is the victor’s triumph sung.” After a decade Jamaica College has won the Boys’ athletic championship. Edwin Allen …
Towards The Summer Of 2021…
The year 2020 was a disaster for the entire world, and Jamaica is no exception. It presented challenges to all countries, big and small, rich and poor, and we have all …
Sinking Further Into The Pit Of The Dishonourable
Quite frankly, it is very disappointing to me that the ancient behaviours associated with honour seem to have disappeared from our vocabulary. The principles associated with “doing the right thing” seem …
Last Chance?
The Government of Jamaica mandated a national lockdown over the long Easter weekend. I supported this lockdown as the COVID-19 surge needed to be cauterised. It is a part of my …