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Columns
Representative democracy stifled in the 'mother of all parliaments'
Had a Government of a developing Commonwealth country suspended Parliament to stop the Opposition introducing a Bill British High Commissioners would have publicly lectured it, proclaiming that representative democracy had been stifled. Yet, this is precisely what... Read More
Alice is back in back-a-yard Wonderland
“Curiouser and curiouser, and curiouser still,” thought Alice as she landed gently at the bottom of the rabbit hole and found herself once more in Wonderland. She got to her feet and was quickly made to feel at home by the Duchess, who had... Read More
Come clean on the 'Seventies'
I was in Russia some years ago and had the benefit of travelling off the beaten path to places like Siberia and other places less famous, but still quite fascinating. Read More
What about empowering PSTOC?
The need for a stakeholder body, such as the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), to monitor and report on the fiscal, economic and monetary indicators, without the influence of political control or bureaucratic self-interest, has proven to be a wise and purposeful... Read More
Peter vs Peter
It is easier to poll opinions of three million voters than assess 3,000 People's National Party (PNP) delegates, or even the 30,000 who empowered them. Economics is human behaviour, aggregated and writ large, that's why mob rule is not an individual trait, nor are market... Read More
Give Peter David Phillips his chance
The year 2012 constituted a critical juncture in the political landscape of Jamaica. We had just emerged from the 11th general election since gaining political independence in 1962. The new Administration led by the Most Hon Portia Simpson Miller was caught in a... Read More
Love for 'Miss Lou'
The thing about writing a column every week for many years is that you can go back in time to see how the more things change they also remain the same. In preparation for the 100 days of celebration which will take place to recognise the centenary birthday of Louise Bennett-Coverley... Read More
We need a farmers emergency fund
A recent ush fire in the Flagaman district of St Elizabeth turned into an inferno which destroyed crops and farm holdings of relatively small farmers in the area. The initial estimate of damage done was put at over $45 million, but more realistic estimates put the loss at well over $100... Read More
Is there an elephant in the room?
Issues of race, colour, and discrimination are still alive and well in Jamaica. However, we seem to brush them under the table. Our motto “Out of Many, One People” was coined almost 60 years ago. That “one people” ideal has still not... Read More
We trust Peter Phillips
The People's National Party (PNP) has faced many challenges over the years. Some have been external and some have been internal. As a party, the ability to overcome these challenges has largely depended on the quality of leadership that it has received... Read More
Expletives deleted!
Every once in a while someone academically brilliant says something devoid of reason and common sense. A case in point, Dr Andre Haughton's preoccupation with lobbying for the removal of restrictions against dancehall artistes using profanity — “bad wud” as we call it in... Read More
Peter Bunting the better Peter at a time as this
President of the People's National Party (PNP) Dr Peter Phillips was obviously a great minister, but he is not a great leader. His outstanding performance as a minister has not translated to anything noteworthy since he was crowned leader of the party. Read More
Opioid crisis: The biggest
The opioid crisis is the biggest public health problem in the United States. It has imposed havoc on the hospitals, law enforcement, and exacting negative impact on families and mortality rate. It has also caused chaos and mayhem in the general society. This pandemic is worse than the crack... Read More
Are we witnessing the PNP in crisis mode?
In a matter of days the People's National Party (PNP) will celebrate its 81st year. It is the oldest political organisation in Jamaica. The party was founded in 1938 by Osmond Theodore Fairclough, who recruited the organisation's first leader, Norman Washington Manley. Read More
Same-sex union/marriage: Radical thoughts
People who love and care for one another should be free to show that care in deeply practical ways. I maintain the belief that love protects the beloved through the law, as far as possible. No society, however well-policed, can do much about people's private... Read More
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