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Flat Bridge, A New Hotel – and Emancipation Means Freedom to Party: Jamaica,...
It’s been a strange week – and a sad one for our household, as our beloved old dog Girly passed away. People who own and love dogs will understand how painful this was (and we now have one lonely young...
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Environment/Climate Change News, July 24, 2016: Grenada’s Blue Economy,...
Here’s my regular “Top Ten” of local and global news on the environment. Something for everyone! Please do share any of these stories you find of interest. I have embedded the links, so you can just...
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Civil Society Organizations Mobilize to Monitor Jamaican Policies
Jamaica has several lobby groups advocating on behalf of marginalized communities. It has “watchdogs” that keep an eye on what the Government of the day is doing (or not doing) in relation to specific...
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51% Coalition’s Public Forum on Building a Women’s Constituency: TOMORROW...
Tomorrow (Thursday July 28), the 51% Coalition will ask the question: What Do Jamaican Women Want? at a public forum sponsored by UN Women in partnership with Fi Wi Jamaica. The event will take place...
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JET Launches International Coastal Cleanup Day with Release of Research on...
I am sorry I was not able to get out of town today with JET, to view the situation in Montego Bay’s South Gully and to learn more about the specific issues of solid waste management affecting Jamaica’s...
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51% Coalition Calls for Accountability at Port Authority of Jamaica
This week, some startling news emerged regarding activities at the Port Authority of Jamaica, a major Government agency. An Auditor General’s (AG) report tabled in Parliament on July 25 revealed...
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The New School Year and Educational Leadership: Column by Jaevion Nelson
I spent two fascinating days last week at the JN Foundation School Leadership Summit in Kingston, with fellow bloggers Jaevion Nelson and Wayne Campbell. Jaevion writes a column in the Gleaner...
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Styling in Rio
Well, the city of Rio de Janeiro is not getting very good press, with the Olympic Games around the corner. It’s afflicted with Zika virus fears, polluted waters, collapsing buildings and security...
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#SaynotocoalJA and Other Stories: Environment and Climate Change News, Sunday...
Here’s my weekly news roundup, at home and abroad. I hope you find something of interest here… Please click on the links, some of which are embedded, for more information! Jamaica and the Caribbean...
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A Brush with Earl, Blaming “He” and Praying Away Crime: Jamaica, Tuesday,...
It’s August already, and I am writing this accompanied by quick bursts of rainfall and breeze (and a cup of Darjeeling tea). Tropical Storm Earl (which took a while to be named) is passing just to the...
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1000MW coal-fired plant is a retrograde step, says JET
I am posting below a press release from the Jamaica Environment Trust (JET), strongly opposing the construction of a 1000MW coal-fired power plant in Nain, St. Elizabeth. Such a large plant would cause...
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The Independence Olympics, Mario Deane and Ministers’ Words: Jamaica,...
Happy Independence Day to all who are celebrating! It’s very quiet in Kingston, but no doubt a few parties will break out later on. I was happy to attend a “Rae Town Oldies” party at the residence of...
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Garbage Causes MoBay Flooding, The Not-so-Green Olympics, More: Environment...
Here’s my latest “Top Ten” collection. There’s a lot going on, at home and abroad… Please click on the links (underlining words) to read the full articles. Jamaica and the Caribbean People power! Dr....
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Women Say No to Coal: 51% Coalition’s Open Letter to Prime Minister Holness
Please find below an Open Letter from the 51% Coalition – Women in Partnership for Development and Empowerment. This letter to Prime Minister Andrew Holness, expresses concern over the proposed...
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The Importance of PRIDE Jamaica 2016
It has to be said, and I have to put it on record: PRIDE 2016 was a tremendous success in Jamaica. Last week’s series of events was “incident free” (as the media would say). There was no harassment; no...
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Why Coal? Jamaica Institute of Environmental Professionals Urges Disclosure
I had a conversation on radio this morning, hosted by Marvia Lawes, together with Eleanor Jones, CEO of Environmental Solutions Limited – who made several of the points below spelled out in yesterday’s...
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Prime Minister Holness Takes Note of Coal Power Plant Issue, Promises...
Today, Prime Minister Andrew Holness issued a press release, taking note of ongoing concerns among Jamaicans regarding the possible construction of a coal-fired power plant at Alpart in Nain, St....
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CPF launches Gofundme campaign
I am sharing this blog post. Please support Jessica, an incredibly brave Jamaican, who is also a smart, funny and beautiful person too by the way (if you watch the video, you will see what I mean)....
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Summer Reading Suggestions from Bookophilia
Yes, it is a steaming hot summer, and some of us may be escaping to the beach, to the hills – or further afield (personally, I am thinking longingly of Arctic ice right now – although I hear it’s...
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Young Jamaican Entrepreneur “In Wood” Seeks Funding to Expand Her Business
Do you know Bartley’s All In Wood? Lacey-Ann Bartley is a highly focused, determined, hands-on young Jamaican entrepreneur with a clear vision for her company – and for her country. She’s innovative...
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