Author: Mark Lee
Towards a Just Society, Part II
The teachings of Marx enunciate and promote the romantic notion that subsequent to changes in ownership of the modes of production, a sphere of liberty Continue reading
100-Meter Record Holder Jamaican Sprinter Usain Bolt Prepares for Beijing Olympics
Practising the bolt from the blocks… Usain Since establishing the world record of 9.72 seconds in the 100-meter race at the Reebok Grand Prix on Continue reading
Urban Transit and Jamaica’s Social Decay
1960s “Jolly Joseph” style Leyland Olympic buses still running in Cuba. Jose Sanchez photo An off white Toyota minibus, axle close to the ground from Continue reading
Oil, Food Price Hikes Put Greatest Strain on Developing Countries – IMF
Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Managing Director of the IMF. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns rising oil and food prices are having a negative impact worldwide, especially Continue reading
East Caribbean Market Report: St Vincent Bond Offer Oversubscribed – Republic Bank (Grenada) Lists
The Government of St Vincent and the Grenadines’ 91-day, EC$16.0 million Eastern Caribbean dollars Treasury bill issue, auctioned on the Regional Government Securities Market using Continue reading
Thank You Robert Mugabe
Emperor Mugabe, the naked king. Marcus Garvey influenced a generation of Caribbean and American people of African descent to strive to uplift themselves from the Continue reading
Usain Bolt’s Coach Speaketh in Parables – Knows He Not What the Olympics Embodies?
Usain Bolt in London (Phil McElhinney photo). A schoolmate of mine whom I had not heard from in ages recently resurfaced. He was a “track Continue reading
Oono dohn draw mi tung!
Lawd, mi head a hat me. Mi get somuch he-mail a cuss mi bout ow mi a try fi keep black people fram move up Continue reading
Global Entertainment and Media Spending Will Grow to US$2 Trillion in 2011, Says PwC Survey
Coming soon to a PC near you – news entertainment and more. The global entertainment and media industry is experiencing sustained growth and will increase Continue reading
Turmeric Shows Promise in Combating Diabetes and Obesity
Turmeric, of the ginger family, is grown in many parts of the Caribbean. Turmeric, an Asian spice found in many curries, has a long history Continue reading