In Praise of Courageous Women: Pat, Joy and the Moms

October 28th, 2014

“Let us now praise famous men.” You may be familiar with this quotation from the Jewish Wisdom of Sirach and Ecclesiasticus in the Bible. This week, however, I have decided to praise neither men nor… Read more

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A Time for Heroics

October 21st, 2014

“Any nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure” is an oft-quoted remark attributed to Abraham Lincoln (although these may not have been his exact words). Nevertheless, Jamaicans take the spirit of these… Read more

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The Humanity of Music: It’s a Global Thing

October 14th, 2014

“Without music, life would be a mistake.” So said the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. A little facetious perhaps, but how true! As we emerged from the Carib Cinema onto the bustling streets of Cross Roads… Read more

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Putting Down Rootz in Spanish Town

October 8th, 2014

Anticipation was in the air as we arrived at the gate of the St. Jago Cathedral Preparatory School in Spanish Town last Friday morning. Students were bustling around in small groups. Some trailed after… Read more

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Brushing Off the Chalk: UNICEF Looks at Education Innovation

September 30th, 2014

There we were, sitting in a lecture room at the University of the West Indies, brushing off our shoulders and laughing self-consciously. What were we up to? Well, Marvin Hall, founder of Halls of Learning,… Read more

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The Hardy Immigrant: A Positive Side of Jamaica’s Nationhood

September 23rd, 2014

“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” So said National Hero Marcus Garvey. Is the tree of the Jamaican people in danger of… Read more

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