A belated Happy Easter, everyone. Whatever it means to you, I hope it has been a good one. Easter is a strange time for me. I usually miss chocolate Easter eggs, and daffodils and hot cross buns. Here in Jamaica it is a long weekend, a nice spring break, the weather’s getting hotter and party central … More Monday, April 1, 2013: Anybody Fooled?
Last week, we celebrated a birthday. The child is just one year old, a mere infant. But she is growing up fast. “She” is the 51% Coalition – a coalition of “Women in Partnership for Development and Empowerment Through Equity.” The Coalition is very much an action-oriented group, committed to these goals. It has a businesslike approach … More Many Happy Returns!
Yes, my African Postman series is back, after a rather long hiatus. And I am starting back with a topic dear to my heart. As a literature lover, I have always been very partial to African writers. My stack of novels on the floor of the bedroom (they are there by default) includes several from … More African Postman: Fifty Years of the African Writers Series
As Jamaica continues to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of our Independence, I was pondering the nature of our heroes, role models and so on. It is wonderful to praise the successes of our Olympians, and the legacy of our National Heroes (although I am not so keen on the political ones, myself). But there are … More Jamaican Inspiration
The squalls of last night are over. I lay in bed with continuous thunder, lightning and sheets of rain falling, assaulting my senses and rendering me sleepless. A cup of strong Blue Mountain coffee is helping to revive me. Thanks for just brushing by us, Tropical Storm Isaac. It could have been a lot … More Sunday Squalls: August 26, 2012
Yes, we are striding into the next fifty years full of confidence and braggadocio (what a great word that is!) after our command performance at the London Olympics. (I am planning a couple more posts on that topic, so will not get side-tracked here). Many Jamaicans believe that this euphoric wave (which might last for … More Sunday Strides: August 12, 2012
Today, Jamaica is half a century old. Music throbs from the National Stadium as the evening grey grows deeper. The remnants of Tropical Storm Ernesto rustle in the trees, and the White-Chinned Thrush in our yard starts his persistent, piercing whistle. On television, the military bands in scarlet, white and black march at the Grand … More Jamaica 50 Special: Monday, August 6, 2012
And the situation is… That two elected political representatives in Montego Bay are being investigated in connection with the horrible “lotto scam,” which has spread like an infection from Jamaica’s second city. On Wednesday, the police conducted early morning raids on the homes of Deputy Mayor Mr. Michael Troupe, Councilor for the Granville Division, and … More Sunday Situation: July 22, 2012
…And you know the other half of that saying. Which is it to be, for Jamaica? The Gleaner newspaper has been running a series on its front pages on the topic of “Unity,” in the context of Jamaica 50. The newspaper asks “movers and shakers” this question: “Why is unity important at this time as we celebrate Jamaica’s 50th anniversary … More United We Stand…
Well, let’s get straight to it and start with the shenanigans. And you’ve guessed it; it has something – everything – to do with politicians. Our “Honorable” Members of Parliament – yes, those who allegedly represent our interests – are past masters at such matters. All hell broke loose in our House of Representatives (the … More Sunday Shenanigans: July 8, 2012
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