Beryl, Droughts and Climate Change
The 21st century will be the century of global warming, its impact and how we respond. SIDS, Small Island Developing States, will be on the front line of this global climatic …
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.” …
An Examination Of Exams
Starting in the 1990s and lasting more than a decade, I volunteered as an Associate Tutor at the Norman Manley Law School (NMLS). Let me be clear. I didn’t “volunteer” because …
Perhaps The Old British Empire Was Right About The American Colonists
I have taken a break from writing, for personal reasons – all valid, I assure you. The world, I think, was neither the richer or the poorer for my absence, nor …
Kingston isn’t Jamaica !
As a country girl growing up, I often not only heard the term “Kingston is Jamaica” but also saw it in action and was always incensed. We had to become accustomed …
Playing Psychologist For A Moment — Three Perspectives On World Politics
“The growth of modern constitutional government compels for its successful practice the exercise of reason and considerate judgment by the individual citizens who constitute the electorate.” — Elihu Root When I …
Unemployment Insurance and Redundancy: Assessing their impact on Productivity and Growth
Much of the organisational strategies adopted in Jamaica, and the language associated with them, have been based on mimicking the business model developed in the metropole. We recall during the …
Biden And Trump
For years I have been wondering how Donald Trump could continue to garner such popular support, considering how depraved he is! For this is a man who is not only boastful …
What Now For Jamaican Football
In a strange and unforeseen twist, the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) may come out of the Reggae Boyz Copa America exit smelling like roses if rumours are to be believed regarding …
The Purpose Of Life – As Related By A Baha’i
God provided us with spiritual and physical guidance through the Major Divine Teachers whom He sent to this world. They were Abraham, Moses, Zoroaster, Buddha, Krishna, Jesus Christ, Muhammad, the Báb …
Promote Prevention and Expunge The Registry Under The Sexual Harassment Act
In a matter of days, or more precisely come June 30, 2024, an important provision of the Sexual Harassment (Protection and Prevention) Act, 2021 will come into effect. That provision is …