Is there a paradigm for the study of Caribbean Thought or Caribbean Studies?

Opening Lecture for Caribbean Thought 2025 Welcome, everyone, to the 2025 series of lectures in Caribbean Thought at the Jamaica Theological Seminary! Today, we embark on a critical journey, asking: Is there a paradigm for the study of Caribbean Thought or Caribbean Studies?Should there be one, akin to the Afrocentric Paradigm championed by scholars like Dr. Molefi Asante and Dr. […]

News Update: Current Status and Impacts of the California Wildfires as of January 24, 2025

As of January 24, 2025, California is grappling with a series of devastating wildfires, notably the Hughes, Palisades, and Eaton fires. These fires have resulted in significant loss of life, property damage, and widespread evacuations. This article provides an overview of the current situation, including affected areas, containment efforts, and the anticipated impact of upcoming weather conditions. Introduction California’s wildfire […]

Presidential Pardons and the January 6 Capitol Riots: Legal Implications and Societal Impact**

On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued pardons and commutations to over 1,500 individuals convicted for their involvement in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riots. This unprecedented use of executive clemency has sparked significant debate regarding its legal ramifications and societal consequences. Donald Trump’s re-election was also said to have been unprecedented given his criminal convictions and challenges leading […]

Wendy Williams Guardianship

Wendy Williams, a prominent television personality, has recently voiced strong objections to her ongoing guardianship, asserting that she is being held “hostage” and refuting claims of cognitive impairment. This situation has sparked significant public discourse, drawing parallels to other high-profile conservatorship cases and raising questions about the ethics and legality of such arrangements. Background Wendy Williams rose to fame as […]

The 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires: Unprecedented Destruction and Lessons for the Future

In early January 2025, Los Angeles and its surrounding regions faced a series of catastrophic wildfires that have had profound impacts on the environment, economy, and public health. These fires, primarily the Palisades and Eaton Fires, have been exacerbated by severe drought conditions, low humidity, and intense Santa Ana winds, creating a perfect storm for rapid fire spread and destruction. […]

Capital One Accused of Misleading Consumers on High-Interest Savings Accounts: A Case Analysis

In early 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a prominent U.S. financial watchdog, filed a lawsuit against Capital One Financial Corporation, alleging that the banking giant engaged in deceptive practices regarding its high-interest savings account offerings. The lawsuit accuses Capital One of misleading consumers and causing over $2 billion in lost interest payments. This case not only underscores regulatory […]

Coming up next: China, Trump and Jamaica…

Remember how Ukraine allowed Nato and US to come into Russia’s eastern turf… causing a war. Now Jamaica has allowed China another superpower into USA”s western turf. This poses a problem for PM Andrew Holness and Jamaica. I talk about it next on my podcast. Coming up Next on The Neoliberal Round Podcast: “China, Trump and Jamaica.” Is a debacle […]

Tribute From A son to a Mother

A. Mommy’s Faith and Prayer Life Mommy was a woman of deep prayer, unwavering faith, and extraordinary grace. She devoted countless hours to praying and interceding earnestly for her family, church, Jamaica, and the world. Her commitment to prayer was steadfast, as she believed in the biblical command to “pray without ceasing.” She kept a prayer journal, where she noted […]