I haven’t had much quiet time lately. Reading, and writing about books – and writing in general – requires a great deal of quiet time. Gradually, however, I will settle down and have three book reviews coming up shortly: two memoirs (autobiographies if you prefer) and one is poetry and poetic prose. Here they are: … More Book reviews loading…
I always find Earth Day rather emotionally draining. A couple of videos made me weep. A book discussion had me thinking. Two webinars about bird conservation and monitoring, in the Dominican Republic and in Jamaica, induced feelings of hope and gloom, in almost equal degrees. Our Earth is under extreme pressure, right here in the … More Earth Day images from Jamaica
Marijuana (or cannabis, or “ganja” as it’s generally known in Jamaica) is a complex and many-layered issue on the island. No, actually most of us do not all sit around under a palm tree puffing on a spliff all day, as many foreigners seem to think. As I am often mistaken for a tourist when … More On the “sensible” use of ganja in Jamaica
For technical reasons I am unable to “reblog” Mr. Gibbings’ post, but you can find it here. I follow Mr. Gibbings, a Trinidadian journalist, on Twitter. He is more economical in his tweets than I am – I am a profligate tweeter. Once I start, I cannot seem to stop. Putting that aside, I was … More The lessons of history by Wesley Gibbings
The weekend was quiet, with no noise or distractions. It was “lockdown time.” I had time to think. To think about the terrible things we humans have been doing, are doing – and worse still, intend to continue doing – to the Planet. We are living with the pandemic we created. Earth Day (April 22) … More Thoughts on the Anthropocene in the time of COVID
One thing scientists are very good at is collaborating across borders. Caribbean scientists are no exception. So tomorrow (Thursday, April 8, 2021) a small gathering will take place in the beautiful setting of Norse Hill, Portland in Jamaica to launch a very significant project that will ensure the inclusion of Caribbean people in health research, … More Scientists come together in Jamaica to launch the H3ECaribbean Initiative
Caribbean birds are in danger, facing a whole range of threats. Mangroves and forests are cleared for tourism developments and housing schemes. Our rivers, wetlands, sea and land are becoming increasingly polluted by agricultural chemicals, mining operations, and waste of all kinds, especially plastics. Invasive species threaten the existence of native and endemic birds. And … More BirdsCaribbean seeks support for Motus, a high-tech bird tracking program
Dr. Leo R. Douglas, a Jamaican ornithologist, conservationist, and all-round extraordinary scientist and person, was a recipient of The New York University Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Faculty Award, which was presented to him on February 2, 2021. Leo (can I call him Leo, please?) is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Liberal Studies at NYU. … More Leo, Aliya, MLK, and the Parrots: A Lesson in Mentorship
There is another opportunity (in case you missed it, or want to watch again) for you to see Jamaican director Esther Figueroa’s 2019 documentary film “Fly Me to the Moon” at no cost. It will be aired as part of the Honolulu African American Film Festival on Sunday, February 28 at 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard … More Another chance to see Jamaican environmental documentary, “Fly Me to the Moon”
I would like us to go back to quiet, low key life on our island, where nothing much happens. The past week has not been in the least quiet or low-key. Crime and COVID-19 are running along hand in hand and picking up speed; and the Prime Minister seems to be busy with something else. … More ICYMI in Jamaica, February 23, 2021: The Martian Wind Edition
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