Hurricane Melissa Aftermath Update: My family and friends in Jamaica are reporting that they are doing okay, those in Portmore, Hellshire, Kingston and St. Andrew, but that’s the central and eastern part that was not intensely impacted by the hurricane. Houses are intact but sone do not have water, light or internet… others do.On the western side (tourist areas and […]
Hurricane Melissa Aftermath Update: In Jamaica, No Life lost
Hurricane Melissa In Jamaica As Of October 27, 2025
The Neoliberal is not predicting or reporting devastation as many American journalists are reporting. More than ever before, Jamaicans seem very prepared and are just waiting for the storm/hurricane to pass. As as today, there are flooding but no major impact. Many still have electricity and many business and some shops are open while essential services are still in operation. […]
Is Poverty Really Down by 50 % in Jamaica?
Dear Editor, Prime Minister Andrew Holness recently announced that Jamaica’s poverty rate has been cut in half, now reportedly standing at 8.2%. While this headline grabs attention, it warrants deeper scrutiny — not celebration. Especially during an election cycle, where optimism can be weaponized, and statistics, selectively interpreted. As a Jamaican scholar and author of Neoliberalism (written while studying at the University […]
Canada’s Visit to Jamaica In Wake of US Tariffs
Jamaica should not take any imports from Canada without a commitment from them to take Jamaican goods and at low to no tariffs. The deal must not put Jamaica in an adverse position with Canada. Jamaica must become less dependent so jamaica is less vulnerable, more safe and profitable. The deal with Canada must make us more independent, richer. Canada’s […]