Jamaica Gleaner lead story today was about whether the Jamaica new Prime Minister Andrew Holness was ready to deal with the Gay and lesbian issue. Words are that the British government is threatening to withhold aid from countries which does not recognize gay rights. The United Nation is also hinting of similar measures to be taken.

This poses a dilemma for countries like Jamaica which Read the rest of this entry

Former PNP Member of Parliament Sharon Haye-Webster has crossed the line and gone over to the Jamaica Labour Party JLP). Ms. Webster is angry that the opposition Peoples National Party (PNP) did not support her when she was accused by the JLP of sitting as a Member of a Parliament while she was a US citizen. It is alleged that Ms. Webster has recently denounced her US citizenship, obtained by birth, and will bring great joy to the ruling JLP while committing the PNP to the ashes of hell. Politics sweet sah!

It seems like newly crowned Jamaica PM, Prince Andrew, is having a dilemma in when to call the election. You damn if you do and if you don’t also. The scenario is like this; if he does a Portia and wait too long he could lose the popular support that he is now certainly enjoying. He would move from the unknown to the dangerous territory of the known. If he calls it too quick Read the rest of this entry

It is a done deal! Thirty Nine year  old Andrew Holness is now the Prime Minister of Jamaica. Holness was eagerly sworn in on October 23. He has been making a lot of promises and if half of them come through Jamaica would be in very good shape. Good luck Prince Andrew.

It’s official! Prime Minister in Waiting 39 year old Andrew Holness will be sworn in as Jamaica youngest Prime Minister on Sunday October 23 at 4pm. Holness was handpicked by Jamaica Labour Party stalwart as the only man who stands a chance of defeating opposition leader Portia Simpson in the next general election constitutionally due by December 2012. In a recent speech Holness promised everything under the sun to his party supporters. We wish him good luck in fulfilling those promises.

Prime Minister in waiting Andrew Holness is given the “Death Hug” by his colleague Mike Henry (right) with Finance Minister Audley Shaw flanking his left. See full story in today Jamaica Gleaner.

This Walmart Sign Reads ‘Green Cooking Bananas.’

Oh how I am dreaming and what a marvelous dream.

The land I dream of, the beautiful land that I yearn for, the wonderful place that I hope for .The land, my country Jamaica.

Oh how I dream of no violence, no murder, no political control and manipulation. Oh how I dream of a country that want to reveal her inner beauty and her people.

I am in love but I am so scared that I am so tired of being hurt by the one I love. It is such a terrible feeling. A feeling of helplessness because I just cannot give up that love. The love that I have for Jamaica even though my feeling are frequently battered  and even though I don’t know how much longer I sustain this abuse of lies, mistrust, selfishness and greed, I don’t plan on giving up just yet because the love is just too strong.

I dream of a country whereby I could walk the street wherever and whenever without fear or concern. My God how I dream to enjoy a place that is so beautifully made by you which offer so much to be enjoyed and desired.

I really am looking for that change, when we all could enjoy what we really have, the wonderful weather, the beautiful beaches, mountains and the majority of good people could truly say they enjoy their lives and living in a wonderful place JAMAICA

Maria Buchanan.

Minister of Finance  Hon. Audley Shaw was yesterday taken to hospital after feeling dizzy during a Jamaica House meeting. Early diagnosis indicated that Mr. Shaw maybe suffering from a Flu like symptom or an Ear Nose and Throat infection. He is still undergoing observation at the University Hospital of the West Indies. Mr. Shaw had just recently entered the race for JLP leader after Mr. Golding announced his impending departure. However, he backed down after the 39 year old Andrew Holness started to get a wave of support from the party supporters.

The genius behind Apple’s  IPhone, Ipad and almost I everything  passed away at the age of 56 after suffering from pancreatic cancer. The world has lost a great modern innovator and we sadly miss him. Condolences go out to his family and close friends.