There Are More Questions Than Answers
The great and unforgettable Temptations sang: “It was the fourth of September; that day I’ll always remember (yes I will); For that was the day my Daddy died”. I guess in …
Religious-political hypocrisy within the United States
“Si de hypocrites dem a galang deh!Sy de hypocrites dem a galang deh!See di hypocrites dem a-galang deh! Man, go!”— Robert Nesta Marley There are a lot of things about the …
Jamaica’s Football – Where do we go from here (Part 1)
Sunday, November 16, 1997; June 14, 1998 and May 10, 2015 are dates that all local football fans should have indelibly imprinted on their minds. The nil all draw versus Mexico …
School Sports Under Covid 19
The body in charge of school sports (ISSA) has announced through its president that it will continue the preparation for school sports until the Government advises it differently. ISSA has also …
Beware The Huns Who Seek To Own Jamaica
I start on a moment of personal sadness as I send sincere condolence to the family and friends of the late Hon. Owen Arthur, and salute the work of a great …
A United Region Is our Only Hope
CARICOM and a united Caribbean has always been viewed with scepticism. Seen by some as a mere talking shop and by others as a grand idea which history shows cannot be …
Can Civilization As We Know It Find Another Route?
Of course it will. But this begs another question: Why should civilization which, following the very nature of creation is subject to the laws of evolution and decay, be preserved in …
The Supreme Court Ruling: The Logic of ‘confirmation bias’
The written judgement of the Supreme Court has provided a clear perspective as to the basis of its decision on the matter of Dale and Sherine Virgo v. Kensington Primary School, …
Grading Of Horses And Tracks
Everybody knows I’m no fan of Sunday racing. I’m concerned about interference with family time; with occupational license holders’ day of rest; and encouragement of punter fatigue which could come with …
Who’s third world now?
There was a time, not too long ago, when those with the ‘Yankee dollar’ were not only welcomed throughout the world but also vigorously courted. Not anymore, thanks to President Trump …
Are we willing to reform out of expedience or good sense?
In 2014, I wrote to the Electoral Commission asking for a discussion on reform in four areas. These were: Automatic Voter Registration: would have a non-partisan basis and an inalienable right …