Entering the Jamaican Stock Market
The Jamaican Stock Exchange (JSE) beckons with the promise of growth and participation in a dynamic economy. For those considering a foray into this market, understanding the fundamentals and navigating the …
Oh, just because they can! – The idea of “Might is Right”
There was a time when corporal punishment was part and parcel of our Jamaican school system. It was, perhaps, a holdover from the old British colonial era. It was often abused …
Why I Am A Registered Independent Voter
My late mother-in-law, God rest her soul, could not understand why I was not registered as a voter in the Democratic Party (DNC) here in the United States. I guess that …
Yup, Old Athens Is Definitely My Scene
I love historic Athens, but new Athens, no, not so much.This will probably shock Greeks and Europeans in general, but when it comes to the sea and sun, it’s almost impossible …
Root and Branch or Beyond Values and Attitudes
It seems a day does not go by in this country when we aren’t forced to reckon with what the country has become or is heading towards. Lovers’ quarrels end in …
Looking Back
After much hesitation, I published Looking Back… the struggle to preserve our freedoms in November 2015. This was a semi-autobiography which was dominated by my activities between 1970 and 1980, first as a PNP activist, then as …
One Love – The Movie
There are victories of the soul and spirit. Sometimes, even if you lose, you win.* -Elie Wiesel …
A Tale of Two Markets: Jamaica vs. USA
The global investment landscape is a tapestry woven with diverse stock markets, each offering a unique blend of risk and reward. Two such markets currently captivating investor attention are the Jamaican …
A Call For A Review Of The Power Of Judicial Review Of The U.S. Supreme Court
“Ye will surely say unto me this proverb. Physician heal thyself” — Jesus of Nazareth The power of the people is more powerful than that of the judiciary. That sounds like wishful …
Reflections Of A Haitian Teenager: Why I Had To Leave Haiti And Came To Jamaica
My father rushed into our one-room home, with its dirt floor and small windows with black cloths over them so that the soldiers could not know we were there. “You have …
Broken Vessel But Good Water
As the dust settles on the local government election, the nation has barely had any time to breathe as both major political parties have begun campaigning for a general election constitutionally …