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Cautionary Note On Going (Again) After Deportees: By Professor Bernard Headley
I recently re-connected with an old acquaintance, Professor Emeritus of Criminology & Justice Studies at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Bernard Headley. Some time ago, Professor Headley...
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From “Victim” to “Survivor” of Gender-Based Violence: Jamaica Urgently Needs...
Women who are experiencing violence and abuse in their lives, especially at the hands of a partner, are incredibly vulnerable. Yet we may chat with them in a line at the supermarket, pass them by on...
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Big Up Wi Beach: Competing Schools “Create Their Own Knowledge”
“The Beach” (a generic term) occupies a special place in the heart of every Jamaican. What does The Beach mean to us? For some it means socialising – with a group of friends or family. For others, it...
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We Live in Interesting Times: Thoughts on the French Presidential Election...
“Interesting times” could also be rephrased as “dark times,” as a dear Twitter friend described the state of the world the other day. Here’s a guest blog post from my friend Wayne Campbell. You can...
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Environment and Climate Change Stories: Jamaica, the Caribbean and the World:...
I have completely dropped the ball on this regular post (it used to be regular!) and so am trying to redeem myself by making it a “weekend special” again. There is so much very important news in this...
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Danger! Comes in Many Forms…
Danger – whether real or imagined – may be lurking round the corner. Sometimes it’s a dangerous person, sometimes a place. Here are a few photos from my archives that to me have an element of danger. I...
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Monday Review: What’s Happening in Jamaica, May 8, 2017
It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these. Here’s an update of the week’s news and issues. I hope you find it useful! I am adding more links so you can read more about these stories. I’ve...
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JET Launches Nuh Dutty Up Jamaica Cleanup Network Photo Competition
JET has just announced a new competition for all those communities engaged in Labour Day cleanups across the island – through the Nuh Dutty Up Jamaica campaign. Once again, this is supported by the...
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Jamaica’s Million Tree Challenge Takes Root This Labour Day
Well, it’s a tall order, but Jamaica is aiming to plant one million trees in the next couple of years – and 155,000 trees this year! Kudos to the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport...
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Reflecting… at King’s House, Jamaica
“Reflecting” is a Weekly Photo Challenge with many possibilities. At first, I thought of introspection. I love taking photos of people deep in thought – listening perhaps. But then I remembered a visit...
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Environment and Climate Change Stories: Jamaica, the Caribbean and the World:...
Indigenous peoples fighting climate change and the fossil fuel industry; an island up for sale; migratory birds and hurricanes; trafficking in wildlife and more in this week’s bunch of articles. Click...
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In The Debates About Immigration, “Foreign” Is Also a Noun: A Blog Post by...
Here’s a book review from Dr. Anne Bailey, Jamaican/American teacher and scholar (and blogger – you may find her blog at http://annecbailey.blogspot.com ) The topic of migration is – for Jamaicans as...
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Monday Review: What’s Happening in Jamaica, May 15, 2017
Phew! It’s been quite a week, again. Here’s a taste of what’s been happening! I highlighted the “big” stories in purple… By big I mean those we should keep an eye on, in my view. Click on the links for...
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NEPA Warns Jamaicans to Steer Clear of Crocodile Habitats During Heavy Rains
When we have heavy rains, crocodiles tend to be more mobile and move about the place. Jamaica is still under a huge cloud of rain, which has been coming down in torrents since last night over most of...
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Jamaican Professional Joins Second Cohort of Conservation Leadership in the...
Congratulations to Deonne Smith, the energetic Communications and Partnership Officer at the UN Environment (UNEP) Caribbean Sub-Regional Office in Kingston and a UN volunteer. She will join a number...
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Europe Day Celebrations: A Shower of Rain, a Splendid Cake and Ambassador...
It was a beautiful evening last Monday, May 8 at Mona Visitors Lodge on the University of the West Indies campus. When I arrived, the reception for the celebration of Europe Day – and the 60th...
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Heritage – A Living Tradition: Weekly Photo Challenge
We inherit all kinds of things. I treasure the bedcover my mother knitted for us when we were children (it is not beautiful enough for a photograph, but I cherish it anyway). Heritage holds history,...
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Nearly A Year Later: Time for Western Kingston Commission of Enquiry...
Time has a way of passing, doesn’t it. Now here is an update – or rather, a series of notes that point to the need for an update – on the implementation of recommendations by the Western Kingston...
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Environment and Climate Change Stories: Jamaica, the Caribbean and the World:...
We have some major issues to mention this week. The environmental implications of last week’s floods in Jamaica are not to be taken lightly. Click on the coloured links to read more… Jamaica and the...
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International Biodiversity Day: United Nations Highlights Importance of...
Today (May 22) is International Day for Biological Diversity and the theme is, appropriately for this region, Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism. What does much of our region’s tourism depend on?...
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