The news yesterday morning highlighted a fairly common scene. The PNP held a press conference speaking specifically to the emerging incidents of leptospirosis and the health threat posed to the nation in the aftermath of Melissa. At the podium was Dr Alfred Dawes, PNP spokesperson on health and in the background were party dignitaries headed … More Systems of predation / Systems of service
Jamaica and Guyana face another moment of decision. What makes this moment sacred, whether for men or nations, is that each choice has eternal ramifications; yes, some more momentous than others, but our humanity is defined by the choices we make while living, and the best that we can do, and the very least we … More The Scroll and the Spirit
‘Foreign mind’ (the opposite of an emancipated mind) manifests itself on multiple levels. Apart from showing up in balance of trade as import-addiction and export-lethargy, it shows up more generally as strong loyalty and inclination towards foreign products and policies and general contempt and disdain for one’s own. The leadership landscape in the public and … More Day of Remembrance
The time has come to move from rhetoric to action, but even this challenge could become another case of rhetoric, if we do not design the institutions through which action can be achieved. – Michael Manley Errol Miller’s latest two volume work, Elections and Governance: Jamaica on the Global Frontier – The Colonial Years and … More Institutional Design
The symbol of the serpent in ancient Egypt represented power. Although the meaning is not entirely lost in the Judeo-Christian tradition, where the power to rule, to heal and to save are embodied in Jesus Christ, presented as a divine snake; (John 3: 14-15), by and large, bound by the law of first mention, whenever … More When truth demands a response: truth to power
In the end, not Roman rule nor suasion of the Sanhedrin, but the voice / vote of the people put Jesus on the cross, even forcing the arm of mighty colonial Rome to ransom a notorious rebel insurrectionist while doing so. … More THE TIDE OF PUBLIC OPINION
Having just watched our own national ritual of ancestor worship, I am reminded of Jesus’ frustration: “In vain do they worship me teaching as doctrine the commandments of men.” The New English Translation says “Their teachings are merely human rules/commandments. Jesus knew that for worship to be effective, it has to be both sincere and … More Heroes Day Reflections
I still enjoy friendship with those whose views on essential matters – politics, religion, cosmology, sexuality, ethics. aesthetics are diametrically opposite to mine, some which are admittedly high maintenance with the stakes being so high in our presently polarized culture on the verge and in some cases already in the throes of profound and perhaps … More Ostrich or eagle?
The destiny of nations are now inextricably intertwined. A clown at the controls may not just be a national embarrassment… it could easily become be a global catastrophe. … More Cuomo for President
Christians by the thousands all over America have been fervently praying for the president. Fasting, praying and perhaps speaking in tongues to Jesus that the US Senate will hurry up and make this impeachment just go away. Witnesses and documents can only further corroborate the truth that everyone knows and that everyone in the GOP … More Justice Truth be ours forever
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