In the 2016 Rio Olympics, Usain Bolt stepped onto the track for Round 1, Heat 7 of the men’s 100 m. The world watched as the Jamaican sprint champion prepared for what would become another historic run. But in one frame, just before the gun fired, a deeper lesson...
Justice is often symbolized by Lady Justice, blindfolded, holding scales, and promising impartiality. Yet when we examine the lived reality of justice systems around the world, we find cracks in that symbolism. Too often, justice bends toward the privileged few,...
Jamaica’s demographic narrative has taken a dramatic turn. Back in the 1970s, the National Family Planning Board encouraged smaller families with the memorable slogan: “Two Is Better Than Too Many.” The country was facing real concerns, overpopulation, resource...
Not long ago, the rotary phone was the centerpiece of the household. You’d lift the receiver, wait for the dial tone, and slowly turn each number into place. It was a deliberate process, one that required patience, a steady hand, and the ability to remember a number...
by Ramoth Watson We live in an age where financial tips are just a click or a podcast away.Turn on the radio, scroll through social media, or watch a popular money show, and you might hear someone giving a caller or viewer very specific instructions: “Buy this type of...
Fifteen years ago, when my father passed away, my mother’s life changed overnight. He had been the one to handle almost everything, finances, errands, household decisions, and the little day-to-day details that keep a home running. Without him, she faced an...