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Jamaica, June 16 – 22: A wild storm, fried chicken frenzy, and opinion polls reflect apathy

June 25, 2025

A crazy storm and crazy KFC fans were two highlights of the past week. Perhaps one of the lowlights (and entirely predictable) was the stifled yawn with which Jamaicans greeted the two political parties and their leaders, according to the latest opinion poll. “This is the kind of crowd that politicians would like to see … More Jamaica, June 16 – 22: A wild storm, fried chicken frenzy, and opinion polls reflect apathy

Advice of the Attorney General on Issue of Opposition Senators

February 12, 2015

In yesterday’s post, I discussed the quandary that Leader of the Opposition Andrew Holness finds himself in following the judgment of the Constitutional Court last Friday. This afternoon, Attorney General Patrick Atkinson, Q.C. gave his advice and opinion on the matter. This is the press release he issued via the Office of the Prime Minister. … More Advice of the Attorney General on Issue of Opposition Senators

“Runnin’ a Joke”…But Rape Is No Laughing Matter

November 4, 2014

There must have been a malicious Halloween duppy flitting around the Upper House in Kingston, Jamaica on Friday, October 31, 2014. A senior politician, former Minister of Justice and current Minister of Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade (and also leader of Government Business in the Senate) Senator A.J. Nicholson made a remark that shocked and … More “Runnin’ a Joke”…But Rape Is No Laughing Matter

“This is How Change Happens”

February 28, 2013

This morning, I was inspired and mentally energized in the best possible way, at the launch of a media campaign by Jamaica’s 51% Coalition: Women in Partnership for Development and Empowerment Through Equity, of which I have written in earlier posts. This is a project supported by UN Women. But it is more than just … More “This is How Change Happens”