It really has been a strange week. Moreover, Kingston has reverted to drought mode, which is not good. Thunder – yes; rain – no… In the wake of the wave of murders, the people of Rockfort are not co-operating with the police. It’s a case of “See no evil, hear no evil…” If they don’t give any information … More Trashing Court Cases, Land Grabbing and Hubbing: Sunday, October 26, 2014
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Now that the World Cup is over, it is a good time to say what i have learnt and it is not about football. It is about what belongs to men and what belongs to women. Sports has a way of showing that divide sharply. What i have learnt from CVM…
As the plucky Costa Ricans depart the stage, the sporting drama in Brazil is starting to release its grip on Jamaicans (many of whom never knew they were football fans before). With only four matches to go (albeit crucial ones) we will soon have to return to reality. And that’s not looking very pretty. Can … More Desilting, Bling and Sausages: Sunday, July 6, 2014
Of course, I always knew Jamaican businesswoman and media strategist Marcia Forbes had an eye firmly fixed on the future. Dr. Forbes has once again demonstrated her concern for young people – those who will frame our future. This summer, through her Kingston-based multi-media firm Phase Three Productions, Dr. Forbes is offering intensive six-day training workshops … More “Everything is fluid” – Jamaica’s Marcia Forbes Keeps Pushing Into the Media Future
My father used to have a great expression. When he couldn’t see the point of an event or performance, and thought it was pretending to be something it was not, he would call it a “leg show.” In other words, just a bunch of people showing off their physical attributes. In some ways, if you are not … More World Cup 2014: More Than Just a Leg Show
The highly-anticipated World Cup 2014 has finally kicked off in the land of samba, favelas, caipirinhas, dental-floss bikinis, and all those other clichés. You know where I’m talking about. Yesterday, we had a rather artistic opening ceremony, with beautiful Brazilians dressed in flower and water and tree costumes; Amerindians in canoes; and lots of children … More Football Crazy
It’s been miserably hot and dry in central Kingston this week so far. 32 degrees but feels hotter, and absolutely no sign of any rain. Sadly, since the fuss about the Meteorological Service of Jamaica’s Twitter account, they have not been tweeting very regularly. Perhaps you manage more than once a day, Met Office? Just … More Mid-week Mumblings: Wednesday, June 11, 2014
The referee gives an extra little trill on his whistle and starts jogging gently towards the exit. It’s half time. He is the only one who doesn’t really care whether Manchester City – the “Blue Moon” boys – win or whether the Everton “Toffees” hold sway. The players who have much to ponder lower their … More Hey! Women Love Football, Too!
Yes, we may be short of a lot of things in Jamaica, but we’re certainly not short on sunshine. As the sun thankfully dips behind the rooftops (the sun isn’t thankful, I am) I am just about to start this blog post with very little idea of what has or has not been going on … More Sunday Sunshine: July 1, 2012
At some point I know I am going to have to write about the massacre of Tivoli Gardens, one year ago. It is like a huge balloon full of water, so heavy it is about to burst. But for now, let me turn to the Petchary’s one big distraction (and great passion) – that is, … More The four “A”s of Arsenal…And have a cup of speedy coffee
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