From miaminorris: "Jamaica’s political debate has entered dangerous territory. What begins as disputes over financial declarations, oversight bodies, and judicial reviews increasingly raises larger questions about democratic erosion and the gradual weakening of institutional accountability. In this provocative comparative analysis, Dennis A. Minott, PhD examines the unsettling parallels between Prime Minister Andrew Holness and former South African President Jacob Zuma — not as identical...

Energy insecurity is quietly driving opportunistic bilateralism, while leaders avoid binding regional commitments. That is the real danger. Until CARICOM resolves its internal economic architecture—especially energy—every engagement with Caracas will be reactive, fragmented, and vulnerable to influence. The question is no longer whether unity can be preserved, but whether coherence can be built before relevance is l-o-s-t....Read More

Cuba asks you for justice. Nothing more. Nothing less. I ask you to stop normalizing the suffering of my people. I ask you to call the blockade by its name: A CRIME AGAINST HUMANITY. I ask you not to be fooled by the tale of "dialogue" and "democracy" while they tighten the noose around our necks. We don't want charity. We want them to LET US LIVE. To the complicit governments that remain silent: History will hold you accountable...Read More