Jamaica has come a long way, we have had successes in many arenas, take sports, for example, but economic stability eludes us. Our little country is well known all across the world, for our talents in many fields. However, we have been struggling...
Justin Trudeau, Canada’s prime minister, has a carefully curated image as a progressive leader of a rich nation in tune with the issues facing the Global South, and eschewing the arrogance with which powerful countries often conduct their...
“Live out your life In truth and justice, Tolerant of those who Are neither true nor just!” – Marcus Aurelius Israel destroyed the Iranian embassy in Syria on April 1, 2024, and killed some top military leaders. On April 14, 2024,...
“The (citrus) industry faces an uncertain future”. This statement by Owen Jefferson in his 1972 book, ‘The Post-war Economic Development of Jamaica’, is relevant today. Jefferson also pointed out that in 1945, the Jamaican citrus industry was...
This newspaper welcomes the formal decree for the establishment of Haiti’s transitional presidential council. However, we look forward to assurance from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) that the fine print of the proclamation accords with the...
Israel’s horrific genocide in Gaza has shocked the world but a closer look might produce less surprise and more condemnation. It’s obvious Benjamin (“Benny the Bully”) Netanyahu is desperately trying to cover up his contribution to Hamas’ October 7...
I recall the first time I witnessed a woman experiencing a hot flash. I was a resident in obstetrics and gynaecology at the University Hospital of the West Indies at the time. The woman in question was a senior nurse working at the institution, and...
Messeurs Patrick and Garth Dallas, a very formidable pair, in an article titled, “In defence of Champs”, objected to previous articles by Major Basil Jarrett and me, which looked at some negatives associated with Champs. Of course, with the passion...
I don’t think the government and Opposition appreciate how much ordinary Jamaicans despise their greed in helping themselves to over 200 per cent salary increase while the rest of us are struggling to buy a loaf of bread at over $500 or a bump of...
It is hardly surprising that many public transport operators are angry over the deferment of a 16-per-cent fare hike that should have come into effect on April 1. Their leaders – including Egerton Newman, the president of the Transport Operators...
On the afternoon of Tuesday, April 9, I watched much of the proceedings in the House of Representatives on the public broadcasting channel. In that sitting, our prime minister announced that much of Jamaica was experiencing rainfall shortage...
Two Sundays ago, at the vibrant Artwalk Festival in downtown Kingston, I walked up Church Street where the book vendors were located. I stopped to chat with one of my favourite booksellers who goes by the mystical name I-Nation K.L.O.S. He’s also...
The new head of Jamaica’s correctional services, Brigadier Radgh Mason, stressed three things about his intended approach to the job. One is that he is a stickler for discipline. Second, he relentlessly pursues strategic objectives. Finally, his...
Dear Commissioner Blake. Like many other citizens, I am deeply troubled by the scourges of indiscipline, violence, crime, corruption, and unaccountability that continue to wreak havoc in our nation. Obviously, the causes of these plagues are...
“If somebody did tell me; mi woulda I say … but me see it fi mi self, water full up mi yeye. Some 25 years later, this song by Bounty Killa still jumps into my head whenever something I never expected to happen occurs. Back in the day, as a...
Jamaica needs to get serious about pollution. While it is vitally important for policymakers to focus on the economics of the country, it is also essential to balance economic growth and environmental sustainability. A sharp reminder of the...
The experts recommend that, when you are in a hole, the first thing to do is stop digging. Interesting, eh? However, I don’t think it is as easy as all that. I believe your response first depends on the kind of hole you’re in. There are 12 types of...
On April 10, the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) passed a resolution firmly denouncing the government of Ecuador for authorising an intrusion of the Mexican Embassy in Quito by Ecuadorian police, and for the use of...
The attorney general’s (AG) denial of an access to information request for the advice provided to Parliament on how to handle reports by the auditor general (AuG) is not, on its face, surprising. Derrick McKoy’s chambers relied on Section 17 (a)...
Christians the world over are in the midst of their holiest season, when they celebrate the rising from the dead of their saviour, Jesus, the Christ. The public execution of their Rabbi and healer by the Roman imperial power was a profoundly...
Maybe if we were to do some checks, we would end up concluding that Jamaicans visit the automated banking machines (ABMs) just as often as they buy phone credit or pick up groceries in the supermarket. Cash withdrawals are now a staple element of...
This newspaper, too, has questions for Andrew Swaby about how the new leadership of the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) is going about the configuration of its committees. They are, however, not the same ones as Delroy...
If we each took a few moments to think about the quantity of trash we generate and toss out every day, what would that look like? For some of us this can amount to over 10 to 15 plastic, Styrofoam, aluminium, or glass items; and for others this can...
The significance of board composition in enhancing the performance of sports organisations cannot be overstated, as the board is the primary source of the knowledge, skills, and expertise the organisation needs to function effectively. Moreover,...
There has been much talk about Jamaica’s agriculture. Over the past few weeks, the concern has been about the effect on domestic agricultural production of removing the GCT on raw foods. April, I note, is Farmers’ Month, and it was announced that...
