Category: Sport

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Day Two of Bloganuary: What is my “playtime”?

January 2, 2024

Play is for children. Not adults. When our son was a little boy, and we were teasing him about something, he used to go on the defensive and declare, sometimes tearfully, “Mi nah play!” (“I’m not playing” in Jamaican patois). In other words, he did not want to get involved in the conversation, and wanted … More Day Two of Bloganuary: What is my “playtime”?

Please, please – protect Jamaica’s native wild birds!

August 30, 2023

Did you know that ALL our native bird species are protected by law, under the Wildlife Protection Act? The bird shooting season (on now) is also strictly regulated. Recent disturbing social media posts have shown, however that some Jamaicans are ignorant of the importance of protecting – not killing, injuring or harassing – our native birds. They need our protection! … More Please, please – protect Jamaica’s native wild birds!

Jamaica’s Bustamante Hospital for Children (age 60) teams up with a medal-winning discus thrower (age 29)

August 28, 2023

The Bustamante Hospital for Children congratulates its 60th Anniversary Ambassador, the awesome discus thrower Fedrick Dacres, on his performance at the World Athletics Championship. Big up yourselves! … More Jamaica’s Bustamante Hospital for Children (age 60) teams up with a medal-winning discus thrower (age 29)

The Fraud Against Usain Bolt, and the Case for National Service: a Blog Post by Professor Anne C. Bailey

January 22, 2023

In my last post, I promised to share this blog post. Again, it is a plea for unity, and for going back to basic principles of humanity. Jamaican-born Dr. Anne C. Bailey is a writer, historian, and professor of History at SUNY Binghamton (State University of New York).  She is also the founding Director of the … More The Fraud Against Usain Bolt, and the Case for National Service: a Blog Post by Professor Anne C. Bailey

Jamaica Securities Dealers Association responds to major fraud investigation

January 18, 2023

What’s the date today? Why, it’s only January 17 – just a little over two weeks into 2023. And yet… The joyful, optimistic cries of “Happy New Year!” have frozen on our lips – and not only because of the recent cold front over the island. We have been stunned by two pieces of news: … More Jamaica Securities Dealers Association responds to major fraud investigation

Citizens’ Rights to the City: Community representatives request a meeting with Kingston’s Mayor

March 12, 2022

Parts of the city of Kingston – the once-leafy suburbs in particular – are undergoing a wave of “development.” I put this word in quotation marks because, nine times out of ten, “development” (or “investment”) is basically about making money. Nothing wrong with that, you might say – but it cannot be unchecked and unregulated; … More Citizens’ Rights to the City: Community representatives request a meeting with Kingston’s Mayor

Some Marley news, Part 2: Cedella Marley kicks off new women’s football initiative with international friendly between Jamaica and Costa Rica

October 3, 2021

I get excited about football. Our Reggae Girlz are doing very well, although they don’t get the support they deserve. So, enormous gratitude goes out to Cedella Marley, who has been championing the Jamaica women’s team for years and is not only a huge morale-booster but also helping to raise the profile of the team. … More Some Marley news, Part 2: Cedella Marley kicks off new women’s football initiative with international friendly between Jamaica and Costa Rica