A time of forced awakening
I start by congratulating the Government of Jamaica, especially PM Holness and Minister Tufton on taking strong leadership stances, supported by Cabinet and officials, with regard to retarding the spread of …
Land reform must follow Hurricane Melissa
In 1838, slavery was abolished in the British West Indies. It was the end of an over 300-year policy, practice, and business of enslaving Africans to work on the sugar plantations on …
In The Face Of COVID-19: Vigilance, Education And Survival The Name Of The Game
The cutting-edge media story of the last several weeks continues to focus on the spread of the COVID-19 (aka coronavirus) and seems not to be going away (like the virus itself) …
Corruption Must Not Go Unpunished
There is a calculated argument making the rounds in Jamaica these days regarding the role of corruption in the electoral cycle. The argument is that corruption will have no impact on …
A Clear Statement On Our Foreign Policy Is Needed
The foreign policy of any nation is critical to its growth. For small states, it is even more important because it carries heavy and tangible risks in terms of security and …
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 …
The Making Of A “Shotter?”
When you live through something, it either leaves you angry at the people and the experience, or it makes you want to delve a little deeper into the whys and ‘hows’ …
Jamaican Water Woes
Second to the violence, pollution is, to me, the worst part about living in Jamaica. The air pollution and the physical garbage, or more specifically plastic, is uncomfortable. As someone coming …
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, …
People Power Has Real Effect
Once when I was small, my father and I were driving on Hope Road. On the left stood the small, austere-looking Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica building, and on the right …
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; …