I wish to introduce you today to a globally relatively lesser-known Indian whose thoughts and actions have empowered a billion people in India, and who has had the courage and conviction to become the voice of the voiceless anywhere in the world. I am talking about Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar,...
MoreThe Opposition People's National Party (PNP) appears to be approaching a comatose state after being severely injured in the September 3, 2020 General Election by the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), which saw the Dr Peter Phillips-led party being walloped by the JLP 49 to 14 seats —...
MoreThis ain't a song for the broken heartedNo silent prayer for the faith departedI ain't gonna be just a face in the crowd.Your gonna hear my voice when I shout it out loudIt's my life. It's now or never
MoreAndrew Holness, Jamaica's prime minister, tweeted as soon as there is a safe, tested COVID-19 vaccine, the Government will ensure it is available for free to all citizens. Beautiful as it might have sounded, we need to probe the issue of acceptability of that vaccine by citizens, as it...
MoreI make reference to a Jamaica Observer story published December 13, 2020, titled 'Battle for lottery pawns: Sellers caught in the crossfire as two new players prepare to enter multi-billion-dollar industry'.
MoreThe Christian community has just celebrated Easter Day when it reflected on the resurrection of Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. This might not have meant much to those who have no interest in religion other than as a sociological force in society. It certainly is of no importance to those...
MoreThe Caribbean Policy Research Institute (CAPRI) recently published a study entitled 'The components of an effective social safety net for Jamaica. I quote, in part, from the report. “In 2017, 19 per cent of the population failed to meet the minimum level of expenditure necessary to...
MoreAt this time of year, when we take time to reflect and celebrate the saving Passion and the glorious resurrection of our Lord, by which the pride of Satan is vanquished, and the mystery of our redemption in Christ is accomplished, we do so aware that we are all impacted...
MoreWhen the Joint Select Committee of Parliament meets today to continue its deliberations on the Sexual Harassment Bill it is my understanding that its chair, Minister Olivia Grange, is desirous of having this as the final meeting of the committee before the Bill is sent to both Houses of...
MoreThe murder trial of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has begun, some 10 months after George Floyd died in the street with Chauvin's knee on his neck. Americans, especially black Americans, are watching closely to see if justice will be done.
MoreHuman blood is heavy; he who has shed it cannot run away. — African proverb
MoreOne week ago I wrote that while we will need Easter this year like never before, sadly it won't be the same.
MoreThe tragic death of 20-year-old Khanice Jackson two Wednesdays ago was not an oddity. We have travelled this ghastly road before. The horrible death of Khanice Jackson should be a blot on our collective consciousness. I am not confident it is.
MoreThere were two important events that took place this year which may have missed the attention of the West. The first was on January 1, 2021, when the African Union launched its African Continental Free Trade Area (ACFTA) — a single continental market of 1.3 billion people with a...
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