Living in today’s fast-paced world, convenience has become a priority for many, especially in food choices. Processed and ultra-processed foods have gained popularity due to the minimal preparation required, their palatability, and not to mention...
“This administration is committed to ridding our society of corruption as is evidenced by the passage of the Integrity Commission Act, which established the Integrity Commission, an institution of which we are very proud. “Under the leadership...
Ronnie Thwaites’ article on Monday, September 23 raised a painfully critical issue: the erosion of trust in Jamaica’s public institutions and its most prominent leaders. The unsettling revelations surrounding the prime minister’s financial returns...
When I travel, I love to go to museums, and historic sites. Unfortunately, too often we see the landmarks, monuments, street markers, etc, representing a totally outdated narrative. It is disappointing when you know research has been done and the...
As we journey the road to the republic, several Jamaicans question how it will affect their ‘bread and butter’ issues. Beyond the symbolic importance of completing the process of decolonisation, the constitutional reform committee (CRC) must answer...
Ask ChatGPT to analyse any policy problem and it will invariably identify multiple possible “root causes” and recommend a “comprehensive”, “holistic”, or “multifaceted” cocktail of policy solutions. The AI’s training data reflects the bias of...
Jamaica’s growth projections have been reduced from 1.8 per cent to a range of -1.0 per cent to 0.5 per cent for FY2024/25 The global economy, despite relatively high interest rates, remains resilient with growth holding steady and projected at 3.2...
Let me ask a most foolish question. Is it at all possible that 100 per cent of the people could perceive politicians as corrupt while in reality not a single one of them is tainted? Answer: Yes, but not in this life, likely. Another question. How...
There is a widening gap in Jamaica’s energy discourse, and it is not just about the growing disparity between renewable energy proponents and those clinging to the fossil-fuel-driven status quo. This gap, more critically, lies between those who...
The western border of Waterford (Gaza country) is the eastern border of Gregory Park. By the green flags in Gregory Park, it is safe to say that the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has more popularity there, and, of course, the Waterford area has been...
After reading Michael Witter’s poignant description of ‘Neglect of the people’s business’, in In Focus, The Sunday Gleaner of September 8, the question arose: Why has the people’s business been neglected for so long? This inquiry led to more...
For the second time in two years, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox a public-health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) on August 14. This highlights the growing global concern over the resurgence of mpox, including its...
From time to time, cracks in our educational culture become glaringly visible. The latest such fissure is the dismal performance in CSEC mathematics, which has triggered waves of despair and much public hand-wringing. The public’s assessment of the...
The fact that the law is at fault should not give rise to manipulation of the democratic process. It is neither “gamesmanship” nor “strategic” as some commentators seem to believe that it is. The truth is that this level of political manipulation...
The United States (US) presidential debate is of interest beyond its shores. This is because the tentacles of US political influence reach far across the globe. The public jury pronounced Kamala Harris the winner over Donald Trump mere weeks...
An uncomfortable conversation has emerged in recent times regarding the value of a university/university education today. The argument stems from a narrow -minded approach to economic development which posits that training for today is more...
Like all of us, Dr Omar Davies is a product of his times. He sees the world through the lenses of his experiences, some of which, for the sake of Jamaica, we pray are never repeated. This does not disqualify him entirely, but it puts his musings...
On Thursday, September 5, the Integrity Commission despatched to Parliament a document that many in the nation were anxious to see. To many voters and non-voters, the investigation report, the ruling and special report were long awaited. The...
The Royal Institute of British Architects 2024 publication 100 Women, Architects in Practice, was launched in February in London, United Kingdom. It features women architects globally from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania regions,...
As the global shift toward renewable energy accelerates, Jamaica faces a critical decision about its energy future. Kenton Palmer’s insightful article, supported by Allan Searchwell’s comments, highlights a promising pathway for the nation: a...
The market was dinghy, dark, rundown, dirty, and hot. The people there – the sellers, the hangers-on, the passers-through, the few apparent buyers – are dressed in old, tattered clothes that are put together like costumes for a play set in a time...
For those with a sweet tooth, the idea of enjoying desserts and beverages that are sweet but low in calories sounds like a dream come true, right? For decades, zero-sugar, zero-calorie, and diet drinks have been a popular choice for people with...
A valid case can be made that the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) who runs the governmental administration should adopt the most fiscally responsible position and arrange the outstanding parliamentary and municipal elections in one batch. But the JLP...
It is creeping autocracy which often goes unnoticed. I have been raising awareness of the inherent dangers of creeping autocracy in Jamaica and the rest of the Caribbean. I do so again. I like young Floyd Green and have considered him to be among...
The resignation of Jamaica’s Minister of Finance and the Public Service Dr Nigel Clarke was the proverbial Nicodemus-in-the-night event. No one saw it coming. His appointment as deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is...
