Jamaica, wi facing a serious situation. Look pon how di “cool little Greenlanders” a move to punish di “big hot Anancy ‘billioneers’.” A time now fi wi tek a page outta dem book. Greenland, a sparsly populated big island way up north, with only ‘...
Jamaica’s road network is crumbling before our eyes. Potholes litter our streets, inadequate drainage systems lead to constant flooding, and the overall quality of infrastructure continues to decline. This isn’t just an inconvenience. It’s a threat...
Jamaica is at a turning point in its quest for sustainable peace and security. Our nation is renowned for its resilience, creativity, and global achievements, yet we continue to grapple with the harsh realities of crime and violence that undermine...
In almost every discussion about Jamaica’s bauxite-alumina industry, one question dominates: If not bauxite, then what? The question reflects a critical challenge that Jamaica must confront, as the industry, while significant to the economy for the...
The term “billionairing,” as coined by yours truly, captures a profoundly troubling phenomenon that warrants immediate attention from Jamaica and the broader Caribbean Community (CARICOM). It describes the manipulative activities of ultra-wealthy...
To accept the authenticity that “Delano Seiveright, 40, was unanimously elected vice-chairman of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) for North Central St Andrew during a packed meeting of constituency delegates in November 2024, fully endorsed by Karl...
In an era defined by rapid technological advancement and shifting global economic dynamics, Jamaica’s private sector stands at a crossroads. The island’s historically sluggish productivity growth has long hampered its economic potential, but a...
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic disease that affects the blood. Persons inherit a gene from each parent that changes how haemoglobin is made. Haemoglobin is a protein in red cells that gives blood its red colour and delivers oxygen to the...
The first time around in 2016, the shocker came upon us like a global cardiac arrest. Was it that America was not yet ready for a woman president, or could it be that the idiocracy was in the early phase of its development? In 2024, Trump’s win...
This past week, Donald Trump became the 47th President of the United States (POTUS). His swearing-in ceremony, on a cold January 20, overshadowed Martin Luther King’s birthday, a national holiday. In the short time since his inauguration, Trump...
Over the past 50 years or so, some researchers from the disciplines of psychology and the social sciences have proposed separating the meaning and use of the words sex and gender even though for many years, these terms have been used...
Meta’s announcement that it is overhauling its policies on content moderation and fact-checking should alarm everyone who is concerned about freedom of expression. While these moves purport to protect free speech, they strike against it for many...
Whistling. A simple act, yet profound in its resonance. It can summon attention, signal joy, and even serve as a universal language. Recently, I enjoyed a spirited conversation with my whistling friend Phillip Ambokele Henry, a most talented artist...
There is no more critical topic in the health sector than addressing the health workforce crisis globally. While discussions between sending and receiving countries have been taking place bilaterally among various countries, the need for a larger...
India’s Constitution serves as a resilient framework for good governance and societal progress, adapting to the challenges of shifting geopolitics, technological revolutions, and environmental changes. The 76 years have been a period of proud...
The transatlantic slave trade and contemporary black migrations share a common root: systemic racism. The structural alienation currently experienced by black migrants globally is a perpetuation of the injustice and the otherness that provided...
It is hard to turn on the TV or scroll through a social media feed without confronting another heart-rending tale of the loss of a loved one at one of our public hospitals. The tragedies that tug at our hearts more likely involve a child or a...
Food trade is not a luxury — it is a must. Over 30 countries would face starvation if the international food trade were to come to a halt. While the risk of food insecurity is severe for less-developed countries that rely upon trade, dependence on...
On April 22, EARTH DAY will turn 55 years old — a perfect moment to reflect on how Earth Day has made a lasting impact on our planet, and proof that an engaged public can change the world for the better. A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY First, we have...
My friend was Jamaican, black-skinned and extremely proud of his skin colour. “Brother Mark, let us stop the rubbish. In Jamaica, brown skin and white Jamaicans will always be ahead of the rest of us, because they control the insiders.” To his way...
“Money talks,” they say, as though this mantra is chiselled into the very foundations of human wisdom. It resounds across societies, whispering promises of power, influence, and control. In Jamaica and far beyond, the belief that wealth dictates...
There have been significant and innovative scientific breakthroughs in HIV prevention and treatment that make the ambitious goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat more possible. However, for many countries in the Caribbean, the systemic...
#Black Lives Matter Global Network, Rhodes Must Fall, and other civic movements mobilised anti-racism protesters around the globe in 2020 more effectively than at any other time in living memory. Oppressive statues in America and Europe have been...
Security officials in Jamaica are celebrating an almost 20 per cent reduction in the number of murders committed in 2024 compared to 2023. This glorification of statistical reduction in murders is frightening. It signals acceptance of the disregard...
For decades, we have aspired to regional integration. Yet, in many ways, we remain fragmented – socially, and politically. • Climate change continues to ravage our shores while we scramble for resources to rebuild. • Cybersecurity threats emerge...
