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
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
If you look back a few years in my blog, you will see several posts from me regarding threats to a remarkable area of great ecological value, Puerto Bueno Mountain (or Dry Harbour Mountain, as it is commonly called) by a quarrying and processing development, in the parish of St. Ann. As you will see … More A statement by environmental activist Wendy Lee on a momentous court decision in Jamaica: Puerto Bueno (Dry Harbour Mountain)
I have been in touch with (and occasionally meeting up with) blogger and educator Wayne Campbell, for years now. You might have seen his Letters to the Editor, too. From his personal experience, Wayne has very strong and clear views on the direction education should be heading in; he does not only articulate problems, he … More Five questions from Petchary: Wayne Campbell calls for equitable access, respect and inclusion in education
Watching the evening news in Jamaica is not a particularly pleasant experience. I do not mean that it is poorly produced, or that the newsreaders and reporters are not doing a good job. It’s the news itself. There is even a Parental Warning before it starts, suggesting that the content may not be suitable for … More The level of police killings in Jamaica is unacceptable; so is the absence of body-worn cameras
Tomorrow (Wednesday, April 22) is Earth Day. It’s not a “UN Special Day” like World Environment Day and others, but equally significant. It was founded in 1970 by a man who believed in activism, and the power of “ordinary” people to make a change. This year’s theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” harks back to that … More On Earth Day, Jamaica Environment Trust is concerned about oil exploration and the climate crisis
During the recent Budget Debate in Parliament, Prime Minister Andrew Holness tabled his Government’s Beach Access and Management Policy for Jamaica. He made some splendid comments, noting that our beaches “are part of our identity as Jamaicans — they are ingrained in our rich heritage and culture — and as such must be preserved for … More Jamaican activists are not interested in tinkering with beach policy, call for its complete withdrawal
Several weeks ago now, I attended a meeting at the Kingston offices of the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) along with a number of environmental advocates. The meeting did not turn out to be what we expected; it was not with NEPA officials, but with a very nice consultant who had been hired to look … More Civil society calls for restructuring of environmental and planning governance in Jamaica
Sunday, March 8 is International Women’s Day. After 115 years, the discrimination, the inequality, and the downright cruelty march on, regardless. This year’s theme is #GivetoGain and the focus is on fundraising, and funding in general, for women’s rights. In Jamaica, the spotlight has moved (as it so often does) towards the issue of gender-based … More As International Women’s Day approaches, Jamaican women and men seek justice for victims of gender-based violence
It’s been a strange week in the media, with a lot of distractions from overseas of course. How are the unpredictable antics of That Man Up North going to affect US – the Caribbean, so very small? Time will tell… Agriculture: We need more of this… Over 200 young people were certified under the Food … More “Blood money,” Cuba and Marco, and remembering Black Angel: Jamaican News, February 19 – 25, 2026
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