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Jamaica’s Plastic Ban – One Small Step

Posted on January 7, 2019 by

As from 1 January, the Jamaican government has officially banned a number of plastic items including single-use plastic bags (aka scandal bags), straws, cups and Styrofoam. No doubt the Jamaican government is following the line taken by others such as … Continue reading →

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Petrojam Scandal – Corruption Spillage Everywhere

Posted on December 13, 2018 by

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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National Heroes Day – A Salute to Marie Holt

Posted on October 16, 2018 by

Today in Jamaica is National Heroes Day where the nation recognizes those individuals who contributed to the development of the island. Over the years, I would get asked, who was the number 1 inspiring person that I knew personally, beyond … Continue reading →

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David Lewis 1923 – 2018

Posted on August 4, 2018 by

Wilton David Lewis 1 April 1923 – 29 June 2018 Affectionately known as “Mass Wilton”, “Bredda Lew”, “Daddy Lew”, “Missa Lewis” and in his younger days…”Bishop Twenty Nine” My dad died in the early hours of 29th June in his … Continue reading →

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Seaga’s Highway to Jamaican Immortality?

Posted on June 25, 2018 by

In Jamaica recently, the North-South Highway (opened in 2016) was renamed after former Prime Minister/Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) leader Edward Seaga. The decision to rename the highway in Seaga’s honour was made by current Prime Minister and JLP leader Andrew … Continue reading →

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Jamaica’s Goat Islands now a Protected Wildlife Sanctuary: Environmentalists & Traffickers Happy

Posted on March 4, 2018 by

The Jamaican government recently declared the Goat Islands a protected wildlife sanctuary. Thus dashing any hopes of transforming Goat Islands into a major business establishment; such as the proposed logistics hub announced by the previous government. The government’s decision was … Continue reading →

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No Surprise that Jamaica Abstained on UN Jerusalem Vote

Posted on December 26, 2017 by

There seems to be some disbelief that Jamaica abstained on the recent UN resolution – that rejected Donald Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as the official capital of Israel. For Jamaica’s opposition People National Party to express surprise shows a … Continue reading →

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