The black man, the white man, and the game of mind-control
“Control your own mind, and you may never be controlled by the mind of another.” — Napoleon Hill A few years ago, after experiencing great pain due to having read segments of African …
I did not get all that I wanted, but all that I needed – the U.S. mid-term elections
Election Day came and it went here in the United States of America, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. It was not a presidential election, but what was referred to, traditionally, as …
War drums in a zone of peace
The drums of war are beating in the Caribbean, and they are getting louder and louder. The United States has set its sights firmly on Venezuela, using the lie that Venezuela …
Rebuilding after Hurricane Melissa
As I watch the trail of destruction left by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, it’s my opinion that this current Administration is out of its depth with how to mount an adequate …
Major trauma from Melissa
By Alex Scott Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica and it has etched its way into our history. Tales of surviving hurricanes Gilbert and Charlie, both of which were major life-altering …
Oh America: Home of the free, in certain decline
From time to time, people have asked me why I’m so concerned about what is happening in America. I often respond by asking, “Have you been in the supermarket in Jamaica …
Liverpudlian Anxiety
It was 1971. The year after the greatest World Cup in Mexico with the real GOAT, Pele displaying his prodigious talent on the greatest stage. It was the year that I …
Personalities in the development of Education in Jamaica
The Christian’s baton for the race of life is the Cross and we remember with gratitude those who regarded education as a priority for nation building. Although our Motto is “Out …
Time (again) for serious regional integration
I am a Jamaican-born Caribbean man. Have always been. Two of my brothers were born in Barbados, so I had little choice. I’ve often said that I was so grateful to …
Curse God and die? Hmm
“On another day the angels came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan also came with them to present himself before Him. And the Lord said to Satan, “Where have …
Jamaicans to the World
Most Jamaicans are aware of the impact to the world of Marcus Garvey, Mary Seacole, Una Marson, Bob Marley, Usain Bolt, Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce, Peter Tosh and many others. However, …