16 April 2010
Rain comes amidst Caribbean turmoil

Rain comes amidst Caribbean turmoil


March 14, 2010 will be remembered not so much for the celebrations saluting the country’s first national hero but for the rai...
09 April 2010
Minister Baptiste’s Response and Changes at the Barrouallie Park

Minister Baptiste’s Response and Changes at the Barrouallie Park


Last week I was the most surprised person to have received a call from the Minister of Culture. After recognising her voice my fir...
26 March 2010
Of National Heroes and National Heroes’ Day

Of National Heroes and National Heroes’ Day


Let me first express my agreement with the position of the NEWS that in its editorial of last week questioned the celebration of N...
19 March 2010
Hans again!/ A West Indian win!

Hans again!/ A West Indian win!


I must first of all use my column to respond to Hans King’s article of last week which I believe was carried in all of the we...
12 March 2010
About crossing the line

About crossing the line


The issue of freedom of Expression is one that got some attention during the Referendum Campaign when it was seen within the conte...
05 March 2010
The ’Silly Season’ is upon us and somebody must be mad!

The ’Silly Season’ is upon us and somebody must be mad!


We are well and truly into the ‘Silly Season’ and the political temperature is heating up paralleling the heat that is c...
19 February 2010
‘Rex by Name and Rex by Nature’- A celebration

‘Rex by Name and Rex by Nature’- A celebration


LAST WEEK I did my piece on Rex Nettleford, not only because I considered it my duty, given the fact that he was my first boss at ...
12 February 2010
Professor the Hon Rex Nettleford, O.M., OCC, F.I.J – Vice Chancellor Emeritus (UWI) – an Appreciation

Professor the Hon Rex Nettleford, O.M., OCC, F.I.J – Vice Chancellor Emeritus (UWI) – an Appreciation


The Funeral service for the late Professor Nettleford will be held at the Mona Chapel, Jamaica, next Tuesday, February 16. Althou...
05 February 2010
La Gracia Dancers score again/Caribbean Icon passes

La Gracia Dancers score again/Caribbean Icon passes


While many on the mainland journeyed to Bequia last weekend to take in the Bequia Music Festival, some of us sought to be entertai...
29 January 2010
The year ahead

The year ahead


Searchlight’s editorial of last week under the caption ‘Budget and Politics’ has really hit the nail on the head by...