Among the unfortunate elements of the human condition is the certainty of bad news from time to time. Read More
At present, there are more than enough nuclear weapons to destroy all of mankind and make the planet permanently uninhabitable. Read More
It's that time of year when Jamaican track and field followers get a pep in their step and a glint in the eye. Read More
History is littered with instances of sport being used to make political statements.In 1908 for instance, Irish athletes boycotted the London Olympic Games because of Britain's refusal to grant independence to Ireland. Read More
The sooner we recognise that the abortion debate is a never-ending one, the better off we will be as a society trying to come to terms with ourselves. Read More
One of the most painful realities of life in Jamaica is the snail's pace at which the State moves on matters that are of vital importance. Read More
When prime ministers leave office, especially after prolonged tenures, what do they do with the vast experience they would have gathered during some of the most historic and momentous events in the life of their nation? Read More
Ask those closely associated with the game and without exception they will tell you that cricket is extremely expensive. Read More
Jamaicans generally are hoping that the Economic Growth Council's Senator Aubyn Hill is right and that the country will still achieve the five per cent economic growth target (5 in 4), certainly by the end of this Administration. Read More
Given his superhuman achievements and great experience, people everywhere listen when Mr Usain Bolt speaks about sport. Read More
We are more than uneasy with Mr Juan Guaido, the new leader of Venezuela's Opposition-controlled National Assembly, declaring himself interim president of that country on Wednesday this week. Read More
When a man sees his end, he wants to know there was some purpose to his life. — Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius in the movie epic, Gladiator. Read More
Just how far Senator Kamala Harris will go in her bid for the United States presidency is anyone's guess at this moment. Read More
You won't find us questioning the abilities of Dr Lloyd Barnett, who is widely regarded as one of, if not Jamaica's foremost constitutional lawyers. But, frankly, he has left us entirely befuddled by his support for the end to the limited states of emergency (SOE). Read More
For 43 of the International Monetary Fund's 73 years in existence, the managing director has been a French national, and all 12 World Bank presidents have been Americans. Read More