Denmark and Germany are not usually among the Empires considered when colonial accountability is being reckoned. Those star roles are invariably reserved for Britain, France, The Netherlands, Spain, and Portugal. And although the Pope divided the “...
Peter Bunting’s incessant insistence that murders were lower when he was national security minister is beyond tiresome. He always has numbers nearby to support his immaterial and misleading boast, including comparative budgetary allocations. Well,...
In this beautiful island of Jamaica, there are still too many children that are exposed to violence, and sadly, violence has become a normal, everyday part of their lives. As Jamaica celebrates the 60th anniversary of Independence and all its...
There’s real danger that the Government’s official constitutional reform agenda is intended to result in no change. Why should parliamentarians support change? As our governance system now stands, they can prioritise political party interests in...
Nigerian songstress and songwriter, Asa (Bukola Elemide), recently caused a stir by singing – in a long black dress, appearing to mourn the demise of her nation – her hit 2007 song, Fire on the Mountain, to Nigerian leaders, including president...
The young white terrorist who drove over 200 miles to murder 11 innocent black persons while they were grocery shopping in Buffalo, NY, had written “here’s your reparations” on his gun. This chilling threat from an 18-year-old, who was brainwashed...
Whenever adults arrive at the conclusion that they are doing something monumental, there is hardly a consideration that the move may have its idiotic components. Let’s look at Portia Simpson Miller, then president of the People’s National Party (...
Scientists today know more about space than about the deep sea. This ecosystem is the largest on the planet, comprising over 90 per cent of the marine environment. In 1970, the deep sea was declared the ‘Common Heritage of Mankind’ to be preserved...
Jamaica is officially 60 years old. Give thanks and praises We are still alive. Though the road was rocky and the hills were steep Still we survive. We put the faith and trust inna di Father He’s keeping us alive. So give thanks...
In recognition of the Jamaica 60th Diamond Jubilee, we sing: “Jamaica land of beauty; We promise faithfully; To serve thee with our talents; And bring our gifts to thee; Jamaica, we will always; In honour of thy name; Work steadfastly and wisely;...
Based on the fact that significant and expert investigative work have been expended to tag constable Noel Maitland with a charge of murder, we must painfully conclude that a homicide was carried out. Mr Maitland’s lawyer says his client is...
The London-based Economist magazine is an unabashed establishment Anglo-American mouthpiece, cheerleading the invasion of, and “regime change” in, Iraq in 2003. It is totally unapologetic about its eurocentrism and white privilege. Its notorious...
Some Jamaicans are always ready to compare the country’s rate of progress to that of well-developed economies. It is always “Sweden’s education system” this and “Japan’s innovation hub” that. But it is never a contextual discussion that...
On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Independence of Jamaica, I would like to, on behalf of the Chinese Government and Chinese people, extend warm congratulations and best wishes to the Jamaican Government and Jamaican people. We are very...
The country is in a shambolic state (and, for the most part, it’s not because of a lack of trying). We are laden with distrust, despondence, desperation, hopelessness, and anxiety, among other things, due to the plethora of challenges bombarding us...
If Benny and Sylvia knew what they were getting into at that marriage ceremony they went through more than 30 years ago they would have made the most honest and pragmatic vow that love-struck young people could make. It would go exactly like this...
For the purposes of this discourse, we will consider persons in the 12-18 years age category as young athletes. This age group represents possibly the greatest potential in terms of athleticism. The muscles are beginning to develop, and with those...
As if to provide cosmic emphasis to my opinion (July 10; Long Road to Press Freedom in Jamaica) there’s more to press freedom than constitutional law, a firestorm erupted shortly thereafter at the New Yorker Magazine (NYM). Among my proposed...
In this week’s Reparation Conversation, Edward Sisson offers a perspective on the debt the British Royal family owes the Caribbean. His article comes on the heels of Digicel CEO, Denis Obrien’s reparation “Repair Campaign”. In an article on the...
I had hoped that the Government would have appreciated and jerked itself from its indefinite slumber after my previous article on the need for a greater sense of urgency to deal with the continuing energy crisis. Instead, the country continues to...
We sing as a prayer the national anthem: “Eternal Father bless our land, guide us with Your mighty hand”. With 60 years of this anthem, I highlight biblically that there will always be poor people; therefore God has commanded us in Deuteronomy to...
Once again the global buzzwords are “Climate Change”. Why? Well global temperatures are hitting record highs. In England 38 degrees Celsius+ (100 degrees Fahrenheit for us old-timers), once unimaginable, are commonplace. On Monday temperatures...
In the Middle Ages, European alchemists unsuccessfully tried to turn lead into gold, employing impenetrable, mystical language. As the African Union (AU) turned 20 this month, it has achieved a few successes, but remains a weak organisation...
If you are now floating between enjoying your usual good moments and gliding over a disturbing valley of despair, welcome to Jamaican reality. You are not alone. If you are like me, you may be tempted to exist in the glory of our female athletes...
There is much discussion about establishing a Jamaican republic, i.e., a state without a monarch where the people are sovereign, and the related comprehensive constitutional reform being proposed by the Government. For many Jamaicans, this move is...
