Where have all the fathers gone?
Where have all the fathers goneLong time passingWhere have all the fathers goneLong time agoWhere have all the fathers goneGone bout dem business everyoneWhen will they ever learn?When will they ever learn? On Sunday June 15, 2008 many deserving dads were showered with praises and good wishes as they were recognized for their commitment to […]
How to Master Standard English in Jamaica – The debate on the formal recognition of Jamaican Creole
The more I listen to the ongoing debate regarding the translation of the holy scriptures into the vernacular- Jamaican Creole (JC) – and the corresponding debate regarding the formal recognition of JC and its elevation to national language status on par with English, the more I am convinced how intellectually, implicitly and explicitly, dishonest the […]
How to successfully dismantle political garrisons
In Jamaica a political garrison is an area where at least 90% of the eligible votes are cast for either the PNP or JLP. Those votes are usually secured by way of coercion, intimidation (both implicit and explicit) or through bribery. Another distinct characteristic of political garrisons is the refusal of many residents to pay […]
