21 November 2008
A few thoughts for a friend

A few thoughts for a friend


This weekend friends of Joel ‘Toby’ Huggins and his family and no doubt workers at Vinlec where he stood as a colossus f...
14 November 2008
Ten days after

Ten days after


It is about ten days now since America’s historical presidential elections. The excitement has continued as the world looks f...
07 November 2008
A moment in history: President elect Barack Obama

A moment in history: President elect Barack Obama


For a while on Tuesday night, the world watched and waited and then erupted. Tears, cheers, dancing was the response not only in A...
31 October 2008
Independence and today’s realities

Independence and today’s realities


I was invited by the Vincentian Association of the British Virgin Islands to participate in their Independence Anniversary celebra...
17 October 2008
On October 15

On October 15


Today, as I do on most Wednesday evenings, I sit before my computer penning my column for this week. As I am about to undertake th...
10 October 2008
Coping with disasters

Coping with disasters


Wednesday, October 8, was celebrated as International Day for Disaster Reduction. I am not sure if it was commemorated here or if ...
03 October 2008
The Begging Bowl and the Palin Factor

The Begging Bowl and the Palin Factor


Prime Minister Bruce Golding of Jamaica created a big stir recently when he lambasted his regional colleagues for always bringing ...
26 September 2008
The debate must go on

The debate must go on


I must thank Reverend Jobe for starting the debate on wire-tapping, following the call for its introduction by Deputy Commissioner...
19 September 2008
When America sneezes!

When America sneezes!


The American media this week was filled with news about the continuing economic woes in that country. The collapse of Lehman broth...
12 September 2008
The Manley Memoirs

The Manley Memoirs


When I came across the Manley Memoirs at the Cave Shepherd Book store I took it up immediately. It is the life story of Beverley M...