Jamaican teachers don’t need to be professionalized — the state needs to catch up
For decades, one of the gaps in Jamaica’s education system has been the absence of a unified…
- | Commentary
You can’t police without the people: Why Jamaica must return to the roots of public safety
This disconnect matters. As Marcus Garvey cautioned, “a people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree…
- | Commentary, Diaspora
The great divide in the sky: How two rival satellite networks are reshaping earth’s future
SpaceX’s Starlink, the pioneering constellation of over 5,000 satellites, now faces its first true peer competitor: China’s rapidly expanding…
- | Commentary, International
Beyond the PNP’s protest in Old Harbour
Unsurprisingly, the PNP leadership ramped up its corruption rhetoric against Prime Minister Andrew Holness’s Jamaica Labour Party (JLP)…
- | Commentary
Trump’s Palantir-Powered Surveillance Is Turning America Into a Digital Prison
Call it what it is: a panopticon presidency.
President Trump’s …
- | Commentary
Education at the center of global poverty reduction
What was behind these developments? Recent research points to education as one of the main drivers of inclusive growth. There has been an…
- | Commentary
George Foreman helped shine spotlight on Jamaica
Known as the "Sunshine Showdown," this historic bout took place under the bright Jamaican sky and showcased Foreman’s raw power and…
- | Commentary, Sports
Embracing the Future: Introducing AI to Jamaica's Next Generation
Why Focus on Children?
Children possess an innate curiosity and adaptability, uniquely suited for exploring new…
- | Commentary
The 6 most important decisions you’ll ever make
First I would like to say what an honor it is to be here today and to get a chance to speak to these young ladies. I use to run a Girl’s…
- | Commentary
National Icon status raises more questions
The Government of Jamaica offers several significant categories of national awards, including:
1. Order of National Hero
2.…
- | Commentary
Double Standard: Reflections on Celebrities, Race, and the Law
I often ponder the disparities in the treatment of Black and White celebrities in similar situations. Many people wonder if there is a…
- | Commentary
Merging Emancipation with Independence days diminishes its significance
Who would have the audacity to minimize the importance of Emancipation Day, a day that symbolizes the freedom of enslaved Black people and…
- | Commentary