International women’s day in Africa
March 8 is International Women’s Day, an event that is traced to the 1908 demonstration of 15,000 women in New York, asking for better working…
Jamal Edwards: A great Black musician and entrepreneur
In an age when some forms or genres of Black music such as rap and grime, and the artistes associated with these, are often maligned…
The costs and benefits of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
The world was shocked when Russia heightened its threat on Ukraine by moving further into the country with lethal armament, after weeks of suspense. Not…
The microscope: J.B Stoner’s Letter To Elijah Muhammad
Our Monitor’s microscope for the next four weeks will be presenting a communication from J.B. Stoner, the chief leader and Grand Wizard of the Christian…
Trade unions and strikes in Africa
Trade unions have been at the centre of various events in the world. They emerged in Europe in the second half of the eighteenth century,…
Reggae music needs government support for growth
As we wind down the clock on Reggae Month 2022, I am reminded that it was in 1951, that the beginnings of the Jamaican Recording Industry…
Pray for the Ukrainian people
This is a very sad day, indeed, for the Ukrainian community but also for the world as we stand in solidarity with all who have…
Postponement of retirement by default
Recently I had a class discussion with a group of high school seniors on their take on what age they think they would be completely…
Marion Hall steps away from her ministry?
“Dancehall a goh Nice again….” screamed the commentaries on social media to news that Minister Marion Hall aka ‘Lady Saw’ or ‘Mumma Saw’ had decided…
Creating safe spaces for the most vulnerable
A recent report in some social media channels described the alleged tragic demise of a wife and mother by suicide. The report alleged that the…