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Outameni One Confusion, A Sea of Green and A Distinguished Judge: Tuesday,...
The political temperature continues to soar, despite cooling showers recently. One particular issue has dominated the news this week. A political “snowball” effect… Or rather, a very murky fog that...
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The Girl
Did you know today (November 20) is Universal Children’s Day? As declared by the United Nations, as far back as 1954. I was not fully aware of it, I must say; I believe many countries have their own...
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The Poet Laureate Presents: Two Women Poets in the City
On a slightly chilly and damp evening – no moon tonight, we noted – my neighborhood bookstore Bookophilia hosted the second in a miniseries of three, organized by our beloved Poet Laureate, Professor...
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Senator Nicholson’s Apology in the Upper House Today
Here is the text of Senator The Hon. A.J. Nicholson’s apology for his comment in Parliament three weeks ago, made in the Upper House this afternoon (Friday, November 21), as supplied by the Ministry of...
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GraceKennedy Continues to Invest in Management Studies and the Environment...
Here is a press release and photographs from the GraceKennedy Foundation, which is doing good and very focused work. Please support its efforts! Company pledges J$1M to the UWI Plastic Bottle...
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Untangling the Web, More Sewage Flows, and an Apology: Friday, November 21, 2014
“Oh, what a tangled web we weave…when first we practice to deceive.” It was Sir Walter Scott – not Shakespeare – who wrote this, and the words ring true. Some of us are perhaps starting to feel that...
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No Surprises, Standing and Walking Out and Replanting Trees: Tuesday,...
The days are galloping along amidst golden sunshine and light showers. The garden is blossoming and as Bob Marley would say, “The weather is sweet.” A big day yesterday: I am not sure why the scheduled...
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Help End Violence Against Women Now
Today was International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Here is a message from UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, which is also posted on LinkedIn at...
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Norfolk Says No
petchary:Here is a post from a friend and fellow blogger in the UK. What a neat and simple idea and a powerful message. As we recognize 16 Days of Activism for the Elimination of Violence Against...
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“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”
I am sharing below a blog post from one of my favorite Jamaican tweeters. I edited it slightly as I was unable to re-blog it properly (I wish everyone was on WordPress!) @MizDurie responds to a remark...
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A Peaceful Protest Today – Please Spread the Word
Here’s a message (from a woman I have had the honor of working with in women’s leadership training with WMW Jamaica) shared widely on social media, regarding a peaceful protest this afternoon in...
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Who Is The “Articulate Minority”?
Here is an article by young Belizean journalist Kalilah Enriquez, who is currently working on Jamaican radio. She’s also a writer and a poet. You can find her blog at...
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16 Days Of Activism: British High Commission Sends Orange Into the Blue
On International Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women, the British High Commission released brilliant orange balloons into the blue Kingston skies. Today is grey and rainy in the city. I hope this...
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Nuh Guh Deh: Speaking Out, Supporting Our Vulnerable Girls
On Tuesday, November 25, the UN Country Team in Jamaica hosted a High-Level Breakfast in recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women at Kingston’s Terra Nova...
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The Mic Grab, A Beach Victory and Trafigura Resurrected: Sunday, November 30,...
I am trying to stick to the same days of the week to post my news updates. It’s not working too well, so much is intervening. It’s a busy time of year, you know. However, you can expect two posts per...
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Let’s Stand For Government Accountability, Tomorrow: Monday, December 1,...
Tomorrow (Monday, December 1) we will be back! STAND in greater numbers from 4 to 5:30 pm at the statue, Emancipation Park, New Kingston. A “groundation/reasoning” will take place thereafter, ending at...
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World AIDS Day 2014 in Jamaica: Let’s Stay Focused
Yesterday was an important day. Well, every day is important but December 1 always has special meaning – for me personally, for many others personally and in the global scheme of things – of course. It...
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Tomorrow, December 5: Focus on Volunteerism
Dear readers, as you may know – I am a volunteer. So tomorrow is World International Volunteer Day and I will be celebrating, all day tomorrow, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, with a flurry of tweets and...
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Goodbye Luke Somers, For Now: Trench Town Loses a Dear Friend and Bright Spirit
“Only in the darkness can you see the stars,” said Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. There’s another beautiful star up there, now, if we look. Luke and a young friend, Trench Town. (Photo: Esther...
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Today
petchary:Let’s reflect on this blog post by Latoya Nugent of J-FLAG. What would Jesus have done? Originally posted on Latoya's Blog: Today was a special day for me. It was the first in a very long time...
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