Neither the United States of America nor Jamaica are Christian nations. Although the religious right in both countries are known for spinning a yarn of imaginative narrative inferring the contrary, the facts are clear. The history of the Church in the Jamaican Genesis, as is the case with the entire indigenous population of the Americas, … More On Christian Nations and Unchristian Nations
Regardless of who wins at the end of the day, successive Jamaican governments and especially their presiding prime ministers are not just exceptional, but phenomenal human beings. Whether Andrew is returned to high office, or asked to take a temporary break, he has given yeoman service to the Jamaican people; his track record of achievement … More Standing Ovation
The following was originally published under the title Resilience or Reliance earlier this year. In light of current focus in some quarters I am re-releasing for contemplation of all who will and can. “The settlement of Jamaica was not financed by any joint-stock company as in New England or Virginia; or by any lord proprietor … More Di solution – a life or debt decision
The original title of this article was ‘The tenuousness and tenacity of Caribbean civilization’. However after working through the ideas i have decided to treat the two issues separately, so be prepared for a pessimistic end. From the dawn of history, all coastal civilizations, as is the Caribbean, have had certain common characteristics which make … More The Tenuousness of Caribbean Civilization
In pre-independent Jamaica, government, for the most part, was instrument of exploitation; while church was, in the main, nurturer of society, catalyst of change and defender of the people… or so goes one narrative among others seeking to provide leadership in our emerging Caribbean civilization. That perspective that sees church and school ideally as chief … More Pools of Knowledge, Pillars of Power: Coming in from the cold
