Commentary

Given The Gleaner’s reprise of the question of whether senior public officials should be required to place their private businesses or earning assets in blind trusts, the authorities should grasp the opportunity to conclude an issue raised nearly...

There are few political leaders who are proponents of Ukraine ceding a part of its territory to Russia to end the war in Ukraine. Those who do are on the wrong side of settled international law and norms. This shattered peace in Europe was the...

It is not clear who Delroy Chuck, Jamaica’s justice minister, has in mind to instruct the Integrity Commission (IC) to certify Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ statutory declaration of his wealth. Hopefully, Mr Chuck wasn’t expecting the Parliament,...

Terror Fabulous and Nadine Sutherland’s big tune, Action, can be heard as an anthem for language education reform in Jamaica. The title of a 2016 UNESCO policy paper sums up the plight of most Jamaican primary school children: ‘If you don’t...

There is a one-hour YouTube video of an interview featuring an admitted career gangster, gunman, and killer. He was armed with an assault rifle, masked, and his voice was electronically distorted to keep his identity secret. The interviewer asked...

As the Middle East plunges deeper into conflict, the weakness of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), the body charged with maintaining international peace and security, is being starkly exposed. Entrusted with the “primary responsibility...

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, the success of any marketing effort hinges on more than just creativity – it requires careful measurement and analysis. Digital marketing strategies without metrics are like navigating a ship without a...

It is an ancient folk saying that “where there’ smoke there’ fire”, but we chemists know that there are many ways to generate smoke without the need for a flame. But often enough, when you see smoke there is a fire somewhere, and you will find it...

IN THE face of both natural and human-made disasters, one of the most pressing challenges is ensuring a stable food supply during times of crisis. Traditionally, canned goods and other non-perishable items have been favoured for their long shelf...

Last week, I made the point that discussions around mental health are almost exclusively tied to crisis, breakdowns and self-destruction, and pushed the argument that the mental health community, while well-meaning in its focus on suicide and...

I have been reading the comments under the story regarding the Irwin High School students. As one can appreciate, I have been very selective with what has been released in consideration of ALL the parties. Maybe as a first in my life, I am lost for...

Jamaica is in the grip of a generation that has lost the joys of childhood. The Gleaner published a story a few years ago about the heavy burden of violence that children are carrying in their tender years. On-site interviews in a crime-ridden...