“1.5 to Stay Alive” Revisited: Only the tips of her fingers are above water

June 10, 2026

I am happy that I came across a Facebook post from Jimmy Fletcher, Founder of the Caribbean Climate Justice Project. Do take the time to explore the Project’s website, which is rich and inspiring. Dr. Fletcher is a Climate Envoy to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and former St. Lucian government minister. He shared this beautiful … More “1.5 to Stay Alive” Revisited: Only the tips of her fingers are above water

World Ocean Day: Where are Jamaica’s Marine Protected Areas, and how are they doing?

June 9, 2026

Today (Monday, June 8) is World Ocean Day. I have already written and thought about our Ocean (it is one Ocean, it is all connected) on various occasions. There are meetings, there are conferences, there are speeches, there are webinars. But what are we doing to protect the ocean around us – our island Jamaica? … More World Ocean Day: Where are Jamaica’s Marine Protected Areas, and how are they doing?

Heat and dust in Jamaica: How to survive it

June 2, 2026

My friend Petre Wllliams Raynor is a terrific writer, journalist, environmentalist, public relations practitioner, breast cancer survivor, and a fabulous human being. She has been moved to write this blog post about the heat, and ways to combat it; I didn’t know about the towel. No matter how “resilient” we humans think we are, it’s … More Heat and dust in Jamaica: How to survive it

Five questions from Petchary: Dahvia Hylton talks climate justice, deep sea mining, and the mountainous challenges of advocacy

May 27, 2026

Dahvia Hylton has a strong backbone and a heart of gold. She also has a refreshingly sensible and realistic approach to issues she cares about; no illusions, no grandstanding. These are all excellent qualities for an activist; her feet are firmly on the ground. Dahvia is an educator and an activist, currently serving as the … More Five questions from Petchary: Dahvia Hylton talks climate justice, deep sea mining, and the mountainous challenges of advocacy

Bee-ing together for people and the Planet: World Bee Day has important messages

May 21, 2026

Blogger Wayne Campbell refers to the relationship between humans and bees as “a partnership that sustains us all.” It’s the theme of World Bee Day 2026. But are we humans keeping our side of the bargain with these precious pollinators, I wonder? Anyway, below is a great overview from Wayne. If you are on Instagram, … More Bee-ing together for people and the Planet: World Bee Day has important messages

Jamaican police shoot a woman dead and throw her in the back of a pick-up truck

May 19, 2026

Many of us have seen the viral video, by now – apparently CCTV footage. It made my blood run cold. I was planning to post a screenshot I made of what appeared to be a woman, Latoya “Buju” Bulgin, being slung into the back of a police pickup, and the police forcing the back of … More Jamaican police shoot a woman dead and throw her in the back of a pick-up truck

The Voice of Jamaica’s Indigenous Peoples: True resilience is through protection of the people and their heritage

May 18, 2026

I recognise that this is somewhat belated – but still, it provides much for us to think about as we reflect on the NaRRA Bill, which was passed in the Upper House of the Jamaican Parliament last week. We must have concerns – and they linger, despite the legislation being passed rather swiftly – among … More The Voice of Jamaica’s Indigenous Peoples: True resilience is through protection of the people and their heritage

NaRRA Will Strip Coastal Communities of Informal Land Rights Built Over Generations, says JaBBEM

May 15, 2026

The issue of beach access for Jamaicans continues to reverberate. At present, Dr. Devon Taylor, founder and President of the Jamaica Beach Birthright Environmental Movement (JaBBEM), has no less than five cases in court. An issue has been dominating the local news cycle and sparking considerable controversy: the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority Act 2026 … More NaRRA Will Strip Coastal Communities of Informal Land Rights Built Over Generations, says JaBBEM

BirdLife Jamaica calls for closed bird shooting season after Hurricane Melissa impacts

May 14, 2026

It seems that in some quarters, the terrible impact of Hurricane Melissa, more than six months ago, has been under-estimated. The suffering of our human population, while well documented, still needs considerable attention. The cost (a heavy toll, indeed) to our natural environment is, it seems, still being tallied. Since Jamaica lost more than half … More BirdLife Jamaica calls for closed bird shooting season after Hurricane Melissa impacts

An eight year-old Jamaican boy overcomes stage fright… and just sings

May 10, 2026

When this story popped into my inbox, I confess I felt a little glow. “The news,” both local and international, is rather hard to digest at times. But this was not just a “feel good” story – it also brought back memories of our own son at the same age, playing violin with his group … More An eight year-old Jamaican boy overcomes stage fright… and just sings