Tag: Discovery Bay

Public Consultation on Proposed Bauxite Mining in Cockpit Country: December 8

November 23, 2020

With the controversy over the proposed limestone quarrying and other developments at Puerto Bueno Mountain rattling on, many have asked: “What about Cockpit Country? Is that all over and done with?” Well, as I noted recently on this blog, stakeholders and concerned citizens have expressed concern that proper public consultations would take place, bearing in … More Public Consultation on Proposed Bauxite Mining in Cockpit Country: December 8

Captive Dolphin Facilities: Why Not Listen to the Scientists

September 23, 2019

In her testimony to the U.S. Congress last week, climate change activist Greta Thunberg had a simple message: Listen to the scientists. In certain circles, in Jamaica and elsewhere, some would rather close their ears, because of the inconvenience. “I don’t want you to listen to me, I want you to listen to the scientists,” … More Captive Dolphin Facilities: Why Not Listen to the Scientists

Pain and Grief on the Roads, and Sting Has Lost Its Sting: Sunday, December 27, 2015

December 28, 2015

We move now into that lovely “in between” period where it is neither Christmas nor New Year. I rather like this feeling of “limbo” – a time to daydream, make vague plans and generally laze around. The weather is calm, blue and utterly perfect. So far, though our post-Christmas mood can be summed up in … More Pain and Grief on the Roads, and Sting Has Lost Its Sting: Sunday, December 27, 2015