Wheatley lessons
The saga involving the recently resigned Minister of Science Technology and Energy Dr. The Hon. Andrew Wheatley ought not merely to be used as the fodder for veranda gossip. There are …
To the political cynics – you cannot have your cake and eat it
The idiom “you can’t have your cake and eat it too” means that a person cannot simultaneously possess an item and consume it. Metaphorically speaking, it means that a person cannot enjoy the …
The state of our democracy: why corruption is a ‘gendered’ issue! [Part I]
Currently, the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) is trying to push through ‘The Integrity Commission Bill.’ As of July 21, 2017, it was headed to the House of Representatives for final review. …
Investment – serious business that demands transparency
The concept of gifts, loans, public/private partnerships (PPP), and investments, and the reluctance to define their true status in specific cases presents a clear opportunity for obfuscation and clouding of topics …