Launch Of “Marcus Garvey In Schools” (MGIS Project)
It’s here! Marcus Garvey to be taught as part of curriculum starting with basic schools across Jamaica has always been a point of discussion in Jamaica. Do we or do we …
Declining murder rate is good but more needs to be done
Recent statistics released by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) show that murders have declined this year and are projected to be under 1,000, the first time we will be seeing this …
Housing And Land, The Issues Of Our Time
The issue of land has, since at least 1838, been one of the most pressing topics on the minds of the Jamaican people. I would venture to say that land — …
A Welcome Apology
Easter 2022 brought what I consider a most welcome announcement in Jamaica, one which will improve on how we discuss one very important aspect of our history and heritage from now on. …
The Davis Principle
One of the most confusing handicapping conundrums for many horse players comes when horses that spend time in restricted allowances venture into claiming company. If, as I’ve done, you’ve taken the …
The U.S. Culture Wars And The Christian Great Commission
“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever …
Many Choices In A Rapidly Changing World
What position will Jamaica take in this new world emerging around us? This is not a simple rhetorical question or a hypothetical future being debated on university campuses. This is a …
Judge Character Not Skin Color – No Crt!”
A recently published photograph illustrating this emphatic sentiment was emblazoned on a poster held by a middle-aged white woman at a protest rally. From the image alone, it was obvious she …
Eeether Or Eyether
For decades, Jamaican horsemen and purveyors of horseracing opinion have debated whether Jamaica should introduce a tote monopoly. The “debate” has proceeded on the premise that we currently have two players …
New York’s Best Kept Secret
By Joan Williams According to Wikipedia, “New York City is the cultural, financial, and media capital of the world, significantly influencing commerce, entertainment, research, technology, education, politics, tourism, dining, art, fashion, and sports, and …
Domestic Affairs
“To err is human, to forgive is divine.” “Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.” Want me to go on? For, even the devil can quote scriptures for his …