Monthly Archives: May 2015

FIFA corruption scandal stinks up the Caribbean

Posted on May 28, 2015 by africanherbsman1967

Many of us avid football fans  have had a low opinion of the FIFA family for a long time. Few would be  surprised at the recent indictments by the US Justice Department that were disclosed by the impressive Attorney General … Continue reading →

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More Immediate Elections for the British Labour Party

Posted on May 16, 2015 by africanherbsman1967

A week following the Labour Party’s loss at the UK general elections, a new leader is needed. Battle has commenced with 4 MPs so far declaring their interest  – Yvette Cooper, Andy Burnham, Liz Kendall and Mary Creagh. Few more MPs … Continue reading →

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Jamaica’s Other Track & Field Stars – The Media

Posted on May 14, 2015 by africanherbsman1967

Last Saturday Jamaica hosted their annual invitational international track and field event at the National Stadium. As usual the performances by the competitors from the host country and international stars were world class. Excellent winners on the night included local … Continue reading →

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Cameron Conquers Commons, Sturgeon Stampedes Scotland

Posted on May 8, 2015 by africanherbsman1967

When Ed Miliband defeated his older brother David for the Labour leadership I said to a Whitehall colleague “they’ve just picked the wrong Miliband” and shook my head. When the Liberal Democrats took the Chief Secretary to the Treasury post … Continue reading →

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Cameron or Miliband – Who Decides?

Posted on May 2, 2015 by africanherbsman1967

Not long now before the British public mark their x at the general elections on May 7. Relief for many who have found the short campaign laborious and repetitive. Count our blessings that the campaign is not as long as the … Continue reading →

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