In Focus

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...

From April 16-19, 2024, there was a large turnout at the third session of the Permanent Forum for People of African Descent (PFPAD), held at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. At that session, Ambassador June Soomer of Saint Lucia was...

THE JOURNEY to the transformation of Jamaica’s health system has been paved with challenges, not the least of these a high level of scepticism and doubt over our ability to succeed, plagued by a too-long history of inertia. Over the last eight...

Belize, Jamaica, and St Vincent and the Grenadines are being recognised for the remarkable achievement of having eliminated mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV and syphilis, which is one of the greatest global public health achievements of...

Discussions on the contribution of tourism sector earnings vis-à-vis diaspora remittances to Jamaica’s economy continue to be topical, at least for members of the Jamaican diaspora who demand fulsome, meaningful engagement with the Jamaican...

The following were key highlights noted by EPOC: • End-March 2024 Tax revenues significantly underperformed budget • Inflation of 5.6 per cent for March 2024 signals a return of the rate to the bank’s target range • Net International Reserves (NIR...

Silly Season has started early this time around which contradicts the argument that fixed election dates would result in longer campaigns. Reactions to the latest Panderson Polls have ranged from the smugly satisfied to the dangerously delusional....

Haiti, a land steeped in history and vibrant culture, stands at a crossroads. While currently, catastrophic challenges persist, beneath the surface lies a wellspring of potential waiting to be unleashed. This presents a compelling opportunity not...