Students’ language in West Africa
These days, it is very common to hear that the language competence of high school or university students is falling, drastically. Examination bodies like WAEC…
Taking a “citizens first” approach to housing policy
As leaders in the developed world contend with a deepening housing affordability crisis, they are considering more heavy-handed policies than they, traditionally, have. Prime Minister…
Disengagement and apathy among youth in the political process
On 2 June 2022, the province of Ontario held its election to choose a new premier and government to serve for the next four years….
What the hell the police can do?
There were 14 reported murders in Jamaica on Tuesday, 21 June 2022, including the gruesome hacking to death of a mother and her four children…
Religiousness and spirituality of the Church in Africa
The history of the church is taught in schools, and in universities, theology is a course that cannot be avoided. Seminaries and Bible schools are…
The Commonwealth must hold Kigali accountable
In April, President Paul Kagame of Rwanda paid a state visit to Kingston for the first time in the history of both nations. For a…
PM Holness’ misplaced embarrassment
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has weighed in on the recent banning of dancehall artiste Skeng from performing at any public events in Guyana. The ban…
Let’s look to the diaspora for the festival song
This year Jamaica celebrates its sixtieth year of independence from Great Britain. From a social, economic, and political standpoint, such a milestone should be worthy of…
New language and identity in Kumasi (Ghana)
Language is a key component of identity. The language of a people or a society says who they are, what their practices and belief systems…
The transportation system failed Jasmine Dean
On 27 February of last year, 21-year-old Jasmine Dean finished her last class of the day at theUniversity of the West Indies, ready to head…