Black Unity Bike Ride in Britain: Tackling two problems in one ride
People from Black or African, and African Caribbean backgrounds, as well as South Asians in Britain are more at risk of developing type 2 diabetes…
International Women’s Day
It began in New York City on 8 March 1857, by presidential proclamation to draw attention to and improve the focus on women in historical…
Rise in teen violence-The offspring of the pandemic
Almost three years into the pandemic, schools have returned to a more established space where minor interruptions are due to illness due to the lingering…
Road March 2023
Congratulations to Ian Alvarez aka Bunji Garlin and Fay-Ann Lyons on his auspicious win at the 2023 Road March competition in Trinidad. His power soca…
The problem of Jamaica’s decreasing population
A few days ago, I had a conversation with an old friend of mine who operates an island-wide merchandising company and who was complaining about…
Corruption on the menu in Jamaica once more
Jamaica has a long history of political corruption and, unfortunately, it continues to plague the country’s political system to this day. Despite the efforts of…
Devastating earthquakes
My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families of the devastating earthquake near the Turkey-Syria border. While I cannot quantify the…
Reggae month requires us to tell reggae’s story
Reggae Month 2023 is on in earnest with concerts, parties and other musical extravaganzas unfolding across Jamaica, in South Florida and elsewhere in the Diaspora….
Road Traffic Act will generate more government revenue than road safety
The newest version of Jamaica’s Road Traffic Act took effect on Tuesday of this past week with the general objective touted as stemming the carnage…
This Reggae Month, lets do more than just talk
Since 2008, February has been observed as Reggae Month in Jamaica and across the diaspora and provides opportunities for the celebration of the country’s rich…