Last Week’s News: “Wasting Jamaica” by Diana McCaulay
Ms. McCaulay’s blog post really needs little introduction. Aside from her obvious love of and grief over the treatment of Jamaica’s environment by Jamaicans and the Jamaican government, I was struck by her description of the GOJ’s response to the situation in Pedro Cays. O? Keep it hidden, eh? Don’t be rude? Well maybe the … Read more
Guest Post | Return Our Parrots!
So I finally dug this post out of one called Stanford! When I saw him get a response to his persistence I pounced…poor thing…but I’m tenacious, as he no doubt now realizes (and you’re welcome for the space, Stanny!). And this is why I kept at him: every so often I’d see @stannyha tweet to … Read more
The Urban “Development” Corporation and Winnifred Beach
Yesterday this flashed across my Twitter timeline O Lord, what now? (Click image to be taken to article) I clicked the link and read the article. As I feared, plans are afoot to “develop” the area adjoining Winnifred Beach in Portland, which would undoubtedly result in limited or no access to the beach for the … Read more
Celebrate Jamaica: Collaboration
Today my friend @DJAutograph chose the Throwback Thursday tune on Large Up, one of his favourites “Anything For You (All Star Remix) – The audio is a bit low but that’s the best quality video. DJ Autograph wrote I started DJing in 1994, a year after Snow’s hit “Informer” topped the Billboard charts in the … Read more
Travel Memories: Portland, Jamaica
I think that Portland is one of Jamaica’s most picturesque parishes. It certainly is very lush. It’s been some time since I visited — *sniffle* — but looking through my pictures soothes the longing to go back. It really is a mellow, calming, soul-refreshing experience to be in Portland. I think that Portland and St. … Read more
Lessons from the Flooding Along the Mississippi
As I read news about the delicate dance of the Army Corps of Engineers as it directs sand-bagging of levees & flood gate opening along the Mississippi River, I couldn’t help but wonder about those people who would have federal, state, and local governments pay scant attention to the environment. And by scant attention … Read more
Blog Action Day 2010: Water
It’s remarkable how a shower can raise one’s mood. Just this evening I took a shower before heading out to dinner with friends. It was a warm & soothing shower, something to which I have grown unconsciously accustomed. Even growing up in Jamaica when we didn’t have a hot water heater I’d still be able to take warm showers…mostly … Read more
Possible Sale of Alcoa + Brazil’s Turning Point?
Heard this report this morning: Child’s Death Underlines Rio’s Crime IssuesMorning Edition, February 13, 2007 · The gruesome death of a young Brazilian boy emphasizes the daily reality of violent crime in Rio de Janeiro. Experts say the fact that police solve few murders gives criminals a sense of impunity.—> Listen: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7379476 And was reminded … Read more
A Possible Strategy
I’ve glanced through it and it makes sense; a more thorough reading is in order. In the meantime: http://www.nextbillion.net/files/Mohiuddin%20Microfinance%20Energy.pdf________________________________mood: very annoyed – can’t stand people who are perennial criticizers!sounds: office
Well, then.
When is the message going to get through to those in Jamaica’s “high places” that the environment does not have to and most certainly should not suffer in the face of development projects – such as discovering and harnessing natural resources, building factories and manufacturing plants, etc…. Preservation and conservation does not equal anti-development!! Notice … Read more
