Tag: Vanessa Kirkland

#HoldTheDebates, Nasty Rumors, The House on the Hill and The GMOY Goes Down a Dangerous Path: Tuesday, February 16, 2016

February 16, 2016

A grey cloud has descended over much of Jamaica. Literally, that is, although in some respects the cloud is a bit more than a weather phenomenon. Everything seems to be a bit of a struggle. Where are we heading? Jamaicans seem uncertain and not entirely hopeful. Or maybe that’s my mood. There is no doubt, … More #HoldTheDebates, Nasty Rumors, The House on the Hill and The GMOY Goes Down a Dangerous Path: Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Water Twice a Week, Blood Running Cold and Still No Fire Boats: Monday, September 21, 2015

September 22, 2015

I dwelt on politics a great deal in my last post; but there are many other things happening. So let’s put all those shenanigans on one side this time – except, perhaps, to mention that the ruling People’s National Party (PNP) held its 77th Annual Conference over the weekend. Political party conferences mean booming sounds … More Water Twice a Week, Blood Running Cold and Still No Fire Boats: Monday, September 21, 2015

Afifa Aza: There’s More to Life Than Just Getting By

July 6, 2014

“People are leaving here, because it’s not livable. I want to make it livable.” I often see Afifa Aza in our favorite café in Kingston, perched at a table with headphones on her ears. She has a self-deprecating smile and tufty hair. She is an artist – an artist who is also an activist. She … More Afifa Aza: There’s More to Life Than Just Getting By