Category: Opinion
Foolhardy, Fumbling, Folly
How times flies; to the amazement of most political pundits in Jamaica , Mr. Bruce (de Driva) Golding has survived all of two (2) whole Continue reading
Wanted: The Protestant Work Ethic
Ever so often, there comes a point when one has to, more or less, ‘take stock’ of one’s life and makes some decisions as to Continue reading
Can the IMF Leopard Change its Spots?
There is talk of the possibility of the current Jamaican administration returning to do business with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF was founded Continue reading
I Dream of a New Jamaica – part II
Jamaica’s government and private sector must seek to adopt policies that not only coordinate economic and trade policies but other domestic policies that encourage wider Continue reading
Dis is My Culcha or Is This My Culture?
The world laughed when it was published abroad that a Jamaican man had attempted to hijack a passenger plane from the island’s tourism capital of Continue reading
I Dream of a New Jamaica – part I
The history, traditions and culture of Jamaica are regarded as rich by most. As a child of the 1960s my earliest memories are full of Continue reading
A Delve Into Dabdoub’s Dabble
I usually read the online editions of both The Daily Gleaner and The Jamaica Observer and on May 28, 2009, a story that appeared in Continue reading
Double Standards: One for the Poor, One for the Rich
“What a day that will be in Jamaican politics when politicians associated with a scandal will rise and say “I relinquish the office!”” “Jamaica’s electorate Continue reading
The Press Can Oppress
“Please stand!” I requested and the 800 or so delegates to the Caribbean Tourism Conference rose to their feet. “Sit!” and they all sat. It Continue reading
The $5,000 Question
The announcement that the central Bank of Jamaica is issuing notes of $5,000 denominations has correctly drawn debate. The question whether the new specie signals Continue reading