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The Constitution (Amendment)(Republic) Bill, 2024 was tabled in Parliament on December 10. This is the first legal step in the process of reforming the Constitution to establish a Jamaican republic. The process requires Jamaicans to vote in a...
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Growing up in Bound Brook, greater Port Antonio, my life was steeped in energy — quite literally. Whether it was marveling at the roaring Bedford truck engines with my Maylor-grandfather or touching and getting greasy with the 40-hertz generator...
The impending return of Donald Trump to the White House – with an almost lily-white team of Cabinet appointees – follows an overwhelming victory in which his Republican Party also won the Senate and the House and represents one of the greatest...
A most interesting Gleaner column written by Leroy Fearon caught my attention recently. Titled ‘Jamaica’s wage woes persist’, it began by stating the obvious, ‘The findings of the Caribbean Salary Survey Report: Pay Pulse 2024 are a stark reminder...
Caribbean territories, with rare exceptions, recognise only one official language, which inevitably is that of their current or most recent former coloniser. For Jamaica, that language is English, and being the largest English-speaking country in...
The use of race to politically mobilise the black majority, connect with them, and frame opponents as the “racial other” is an old strategy which frightens the brown and white local and overseas power brokers. However, these strategies are not...
Monuments are sacred. They remind persons in a cultural space of the actions of significant people. Monuments also provide intergenerational inspiration for young and old alike to follow. Shining examples of success stories provided by the...
The phrase “disgusting innocence” captures a paradox where intentions, though seemingly pure, lead to odious consequences that cannot escape scrutiny. Nowhere is this more evident than in Jamaica’s health sector under Christopher Tufton. His near-...
“The PM has further IC troubles with real property that was not built in compliance with the law. His response; he is being victimised by the Integrity Commission (IC). Does the prime minister (PM) ever accept responsibility for his actions? Your...
As we are in the holiday season, big food and beverage companies ramp up their presence across the Caribbean with festive donations and giveaways – appearing in schools, churches, grocery stores, and community celebrations. On the surface, these...
…”Grandmother, what big ears you have!” “All the better to hear with, my child.” “Grandmother, what big eyes you have!” “All the better to see with, my child.” “Grandmother, what big teeth you have got!” “All the better to eat you up...
Every year, November 25 is recognised as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (IDEVAW). This day initiates a period of 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. These activities culminate in the celebration...
Why Portmore should go solar? That was the question posed by Maurice Miller in his article in The Sunday Gleaner, of November 24. It is a critical and timely question, given issues such as climate change and global warming, Jamaica’s heavy...
As Jamaica stands at the crossroads of its energy future, the call for fairness, resilience, and sustainability is louder than ever. The impending expiration of the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) monopoly presents an unparalleled opportunity...
Donald Trump is the United States President-elect and will once again assume state power and leader of the free world in January next year. I am confident, unlike events that occurred when he demitted office the last time, there will be a smooth...
A new report from the Integrity Commission alleges that a company linked to Prime Minister (PM) Andrew Holness has breached building permits. But according to the PM, he is not a director of the company that is a subject of the report, he is not a...
