Author: Mark Lee
Made in China
China must have been the biggest celebrant of Christmas 2010. That is, if the goods on sale in New York city can be used as Continue reading
Youth, Death and Leadership – Reflections on the Passing of Bajan PM David Thompson
Those whom the gods love die young, goes the saying from Greek mythology. David Thompson, who died in office as the Barbados prime minister, age Continue reading
The Barbados Tragedy
With Prime Minister David Thompson of the Democratic Labour Party on leave battling pancreatic cancer, and the former PM Owen Arthur deposing Mia Mottley as opposition leader, David Comissiong of the extra-parliamentary People’s Empowerment Party sees tragedy on the island.
Team Jamaica Goes for Business Gold in 2012
Jamaican businesses are mobilising to make significant gains by partnering to develop trade and investment opportunities leading up to the Olympic Games in London, UK Continue reading
Guyana Farmers Pray for Rain
Rural farmers on the Demerara’s East Coast in Guyana are hoping that the rains quickly come or else they stand to lose millions invested in Continue reading
Crime Insulation for Vulnerable Rural Areas
I have been listening to the discourse in the media, among intellectuals and the little man on the street daily and the truth is that Continue reading
Change, Can You Believe It?
The scene is haunting. It recalls those pictures of war ravaged African cities where dark faces congregate by seemingly useless buildings to stare at nothing Continue reading
State of Emergency
A state of emergency has been declared by the government in Kingston the Jamaican capital as gunmen attacked four police stations and burned one to Continue reading
Jamaica Government Relents on Extradition Fight
Jamaica’s Prime Minister Bruce Golding, in a mood of atonement, announced Monday night that the US extradition request for alleged drug dealer and gun runner, Continue reading
Music, Crime and Violence
Who feels it, knows it. I quote this phrase today in reference to the scourge of crime and gun violence that has now invaded and Continue reading