In Focus

The Report of the Constitutional Reform Committee on the Transition to the Republic of Jamaica and other Matters (CRC Report), tabled in Parliament in late May, shows that the CRC’s mandate of the committee is to establish “a modern and new...

As the global community seeks effective solutions to combat climate change, the energy sector faces critical decisions regarding the most viable and sustainable sources of electricity. In recent years, Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) have been...

“When the sentence for a crime is not speedily executed, the hearts of men become fully set on doing evil.” King Solomon (Ecclesiastes 8:11) We want justice! A refrain as old as time that captures our innate yearning for fairness and equity....

I noted the Gleaner editorial published on Sunday, May 19, 2024, titled: ‘Whatever happened to MOCA?’ and would like to contribute to the discourse by outlining certain facts regarding the agency’s mandate, some of its key achievements to date, as...

General elections provide a weathervane for the political fortunes of officeholders. The power projects of the parties involved have varying impacts on the world stage. Since the 1990s, the right-wingisation of Europe has resulted in hardline...

The concerns raised about Prime Minister Holness’ sworn allegiance to His Majesty’s Privy Council and Opposition Leader Mark Golding’s dual citizenship are significant and deserve careful consideration. The concerns are not just a matter of...

For 25 years of A-QuEST’s 39-year existence, I visited Montego Bay once a week to coach several of the bright and hard-working students of western Jamaica on smarter ways to access the world’s best universities. During my weekly coaching trips...

For a long time I have exalted Jamaica as an example of democracy that other countries should want to emulate. The Jamaican democratic process, despite its faults, represented a system of government which operates on the presumption that power is...

In 2019, Jamaica implemented a phased ban on single-use plastic bags, straws, and polystyrene products. The ban, established under two 2018 ministerial orders, prohibits the importation, distribution, manufacture, and use of these items, aiming to...

Nine months ago, I joined 34 colleagues who had embarked on the Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence (SIR) journey. This Fellowship enables scholars to assume duties in various universities in the United States of America (USA). I was hosted by the...

Jamaica is renowned for its proficiency in organising and showcasing cultural manifestations and school examinations. These achievements are worthy of recognition and accolades, as seen in the efforts of institutions like the Inter-Secondary...

Rastafari has told us “down with white and black oppressors”. It is hoped that we can assess our political leaders by that measure – the extent to which their works indicate their position in relation to the well-being of the broad base of the...