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• Open Letter to the Government of Jamaica: The accumulation of unbearable humiliations
  Kiskadee Watch is one of several news websites that provide valuable information and news to the widespread Caribbean diaspora, with a focus on news from Guyana. On its “Diaspora Voices” page, it has published an Open Letter to the Government of Jamaica – both the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition – initially […]
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• The Jamaican Government says wetlands are important – and then hands out permits to destroy them. Why?
  The bulldozers are back. Jamaica is still reeling from the impact of one of the most violent storms in history, Hurricane Melissa. She didn’t brush past us last October – she smashed into us, head on, like an American NFL football player. Now, as the 2026 hurricane season shows signs of warming up (and our […]
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• “The Spirit of the Sea”: Jamaica’s Taino Chief’s historic address at International Seabed Authority calls for moratorium on deep sea mining
  Let’s face it. The International Seabed Authority (ISA), with its headquarters perched on the edge of Kingston Harbour in Jamaica, is heavy going. What do I mean by that? During its meetings, whether of the Council or the Assembly, discussions are long, complex, often frustrating, and quite often controversial. After all, the ISA’s mandate is […]
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• Happy Emancipation Day, Jamaica! Random thoughts…
  Unfortunately, the phrase "Emancipate yourself from mental slavery" - Marley's echo of the words of National Hero Marcus Garvey - appears to have entered that world of clichés, oft-repeated by people who only half-understand its meaning. And we have to admit, if we do give it any thought, that there many examples of "mental slavery" […]
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• “1.5 to Stay Alive” Revisited: Only the tips of her fingers are above water
  I am happy that I came across a Facebook post from Jimmy Fletcher, Founder of the Caribbean Climate Justice Project. Do take the time to explore the Project’s website, which is rich and inspiring. Dr. Fletcher is a Climate Envoy to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and former St. Lucian government minister. He shared this beautiful […]
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