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Natural History Museum of Jamaica and Highway 2000 East-West: Big Promoters of Jamaica’s Biodiversity

June 26, 2019

I confess to being biased: I just love the Biodiversity Awareness Programme of the Natural History Museum of Jamaica. I also love the partnership with Highway 2000 East-West, who are steadfast supporters of environmental education programmes at five primary schools close to the highway. The company’s support over the years has been hugely appreciated and … More Natural History Museum of Jamaica and Highway 2000 East-West: Big Promoters of Jamaica’s Biodiversity

Teaching Is Not a Lost Art, Nor a Lesser One

June 15, 2019

No, it’s not Teachers Day. Does it have to be? I found a quote on Goodreads from what happens to be one of my favorite books, The Once and Future King by T.H. White, as follows: “The best thing for being sad,” replied Merlin, beginning to puff and blow, “is to learn something. That’s the … More Teaching Is Not a Lost Art, Nor a Lesser One

On Being Judgmental…With the SEP

June 13, 2019

The world of Twitter is one in which we jump to conclusions, misinterpret each other’s comments (deliberately or otherwise) and indulge in regular fits of outrage. We make mistakes and we irritate each other from time to time. Sometimes we are kind and caring. However, we tend to be judgmental. Well, today I was a … More On Being Judgmental…With the SEP

Very Mixed and Confused Thoughts on World Oceans Day

June 9, 2019

It’s a hot, breezy World Oceans Day in Kingston, Jamaica. Down in Lionel Town, Clarendon, the energy-filled Voices for Climate Change are singing their hearts out at a community concert. “Save the world…” is one of their choruses. Irie FM is there. I know the atmosphere will be joyful, the music will be compulsively catchy … More Very Mixed and Confused Thoughts on World Oceans Day

World Heritage Day: A Photo Gallery

April 19, 2019

I was inspired by today’s UNESCO World Heritage Day to post a few of my own photos – from Jamaica to Vermont to Sri Lanka – reflecting the power of our built heritage. I hope you will enjoy them. I have many more photos, so it was quite hard to pick out a few of … More World Heritage Day: A Photo Gallery

Nuh Dutty Up Jamaica Expands Its Cleanup Network in 2019

March 31, 2019

During two recent workshops with community activists (and musicians) conducted by Panos Caribbean, the issue of solid waste management – the garbage that clogs our roads, drains, gullies, rivers – and almost every scrap of empty land has been consistently raised. Although the workshops are focusing on climate change, the issue comes up repeatedly (along … More Nuh Dutty Up Jamaica Expands Its Cleanup Network in 2019

Trees of Jamaica (and I Need More Education)

March 24, 2019

I missed out on International Day of Forests this year (it was March 21). I love trees, and I love taking photos of them, so I thought I would pay a little photographic tribute to these incredible living beings (well, that is how I see them). Please see a gallery of a few of my … More Trees of Jamaica (and I Need More Education)

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