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The Pioneers of Jamaican Music Speak to Brown Sugar

Posted on January 24, 2017 by

  Radio programmes in Jamaica continues to be one of the key strengths in local media here. Whether it’s in the area of current affairs, sports, health, politics, law or music the quality of such radio shows is impressive. One … Continue reading →

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Bunting Bluffs His Leadership Bid?

Posted on December 21, 2016 by

Peter Bunting has decided not to challenge Peter Phillips to succeed Portia Simpson-Miller as leader of Jamaica’s People’s National Party (PNP). In his statement Bunting also felt Phillips is the right person to lead the current party of opposition. So … Continue reading →

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Bolt is a Jamaican National Hero in my Book

Posted on September 3, 2016 by

Since the Rio Olympics one of the ongoing debates in Jamaica is how should Usain Bolt be honoured for his continued success and global impact. For me Bolt should be made a Jamaican National Hero. Once he retires. Today the … Continue reading →

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Jamaica Labour Party Government 100+ days in Power

Posted on June 15, 2016 by

It seems a lot longer than 100 days since Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) leader Andrew Holness was sworn in as Prime Minister – March 3 – after defeating the governing People’s National Party (PNP). Holness has declared innovation,bold and transformation … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to Andrew Holness

Posted on February 26, 2016 by

Andrew Holness must be congratulated for leading his Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) to victory over the losing (governing) People’s National Party (PNP). Holness ran the better campaign. PNP’s campaign was too arrogant and sloppy. JLP went from 21 seats in 2011 … Continue reading →

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Election Time in Jamaica

Posted on February 24, 2016 by

Tomorrow Jamaicans will vote for their next government. Will Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller’s PNP remain in power? Or will Andrew Holness finally get his first national political victory as leader of the JLP? As with any national elections economic growth is … Continue reading →

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Jamaican General Elections 2016: Nomination Day

Posted on February 10, 2016 by

There is a general election in Jamaica on 25 February. Today was nomination day for candidates to put their names forward. This is my first general elections in Jamaica since the early 1980’s when political violence left a huge scar … Continue reading →

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