On the morning of June 19, 1976, the JLP clearly leading in the polls, was having a meeting at the Holiday Inn in Rose Hall, Montego Bay, when a letter was delivered to Mr Edward Seaga by a superintendent of police, informing him of the declaration of state of emergency at noon that day. Immediately police surrounded the area in which the meeting was been … Continue reading The Dreadful 1976 State of Emergency
The prime minister The Most Honourable Andrew Holness spoke at the National Day of Prayer at Power of Faith ministries at Portmore, St Catherine, recently, and he did not mince words. “I go to my bed with these things on my conscience every night. I know that i have tried. It’s a minefield because every turn you take, there is someone who is trying to … Continue reading The Menacing High Crime Rate
The most unprepared leader the PNP has had since 1938 who basically got to the position by default. It’s not a position he wanted, but got. Let’s look at boring 2.0 Mark Golding, aka Chacka Chacka’s ascendency to the presidency of the PNP. Born into what Michael Manley railed against in the 1970s, a wealthy white family, the ones seen as architect of imperialism and … Continue reading Rebranding Mark Golding aka Chacka Chacka
The political legacy of Michael Manley’s era (1972-1980) was profound and dramatic with events unfolding one after another. The PNP government was under extreme pressure as things spiraled out of control, the economy produced little or nothing and the need to provide basic services grew. The pressure was evident on the Ministry of Finance, resulting in three finance ministers between 1978 and 1980. They were … Continue reading Michael Manley- Bad Legacy of An Era (1972-1980) Part 2
By getting the trust and admiration of the poor and downtrodden, Michael Manley has been Jamaica’s most loved and admired politician who has gotten Joshua-like status. I have decided to take a look at his legacy and its impact. Michael Manley was the second of two sons born to National Hero and founder of the Peoples National Party (PNP), the Rt.Excellent Norman Washington Manley and … Continue reading Michael Manley- Bad Legacy Of An Era (1972-1980) Part 1
Jamaica’s most successful Prime Minister Hugh Lawson Shearer, born and grew up in the little village of Martha Brae, near Falmouth, Trelawny on May 18, 1923. His father James Shearer was a World War One ex- serviceman and his mother Esther Lindo, a dressmaker. He attended the Falmouth Primary School where he excelled and St. Simon’s College on a parish scholarship. He graduated in 1940 … Continue reading Hugh Lawson Shearer- A Very Successful Prime Minister
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