Tag Archives: corruption

What I Learnt during the Pandemic – week ending 30/5/20

Posted on May 31, 2020 by africanherbsman1967

In Jamaica I Learnt The decision by the opposition People’s National Party (PNP) not to chose an acting leader during Peter Phillips recovery from cancer treatment has back-fired spectacularly and reopened deep divisions amongst the PNP’s elected representatives. Opposition spokesman … Continue reading →

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The Caribbean Maritime 5 – Plunderers of Public Funds?

Posted on October 16, 2019 by africanherbsman1967

The corruption charges filed against the following individuals is a big step in a story that has captured the imagination of the Jamaican public since March this year. Ruel Reid, former Minister of Education, Youth and Information Fritz Pinnock, President … Continue reading →

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World Championship 2019 – Doha Saved by the Athletes

Posted on October 9, 2019 by africanherbsman1967

With the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Outdoor Championship Athletics in Doha, Qatar, at an end, I am still bemused why this event was held there in the first place. From the moment Qatar was given the mantle … Continue reading →

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PNP Leadership Race: Parting Peters

Posted on August 18, 2019 by africanherbsman1967

Peter Phillips, the current leader of Jamaica’s People’s National Party (PNP) should send a thank you emoji to his rival in the leadership race, Peter Bunting. Bunting’s challenge for the leadership has certainly given the PNP the impetus it has … Continue reading →

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PEP & CMU Just Not Adding Up

Posted on July 13, 2019 by africanherbsman1967

If Apple Inc. removed its CEO, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Design Officer right in the middle of the launch of a major product, then shares in that company would fall sharply and shareholders would demand immediate answers from the … Continue reading →

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Latest from the PAAC Hearings: The Yacht, The Minister, The Advisor and Donor Consultant

Posted on June 2, 2019 by africanherbsman1967

The Public Administration and Appropriations Committee (PAAC) hearings into the shenanigans – centred  on a number of scandals within  Jamaica’s education sector – continues to unravel before our eyes. Leaving the public seeking with more answers. Last week’s key takeaways … Continue reading →

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Holness Reads Out Senator Ruel

Posted on March 25, 2019 by africanherbsman1967

The sudden firing of Ruel Reid as Minister of Education, Youth and Information plus his immediate resignation from the Senate has shocked Jamaicans. The reasons given for such dramatic action by Prime Minister Andrew Holness is still to be fully … Continue reading →

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Scandal in North American Politics

Posted on March 3, 2019 by africanherbsman1967

Last Wednesday, we saw an astonishing moment in political theatre. We witnessed a lawyer who sat before lawmakers and delivered an opening statement about corruption, political interference, bullying and veiled threats which some would construe as an obstruction of justice. … Continue reading →

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Petrojam Scandal – Corruption Spillage Everywhere

Posted on December 13, 2018 by africanherbsman1967

The recent Auditor General’s report into the failing operations at the state-run oil refinery, PetroJam Limited, has understandably angered Jamaicans. The report highlighted entrenched levels of abuse of public money and power, poor governance, corruption, bullying, nepotism, misappropriation of funds, … Continue reading →

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More FIFA Arrest Hits CONCACAF

Posted on December 3, 2015 by africanherbsman1967

Once again Swiss plain clothes police walked into a posh Zurich hotel and arrest 2 FIFA officials on corruption charges on behalf of the US Justice Department. One of the officials arrested today was Alfredo Hawit who is interim president of … Continue reading →

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