tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65697652012-01-23T14:16:45.671-05:00Roleli thoughts on Life, Jamaica and morerolelinoreply@blogger.comBlogger1281100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-34716171840149048522011-01-16T16:49:00.005-05:002011-01-16T17:12:55.014-05:00

When Buju Banton was arrested in December 2009 on cocaine related charges, thoughts of holding "Before the dawn concert" was probably the farthest thing on his mind. In fact he was already on tour of the United States at the time.His trial ended in deadlock in September 2010, a new trial was re-ordered. All this time Buju Banton, or Mark Myrie as his mother Olga Myrie named him, remained locked

rolelinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-6507597392684803052010-07-02T09:20:00.000-05:002010-07-02T07:49:51.054-05:00

Prime Minister of Jamaica,Bruce Golding, should have asked Al Miller to step down as head of the the National Transformation Programme(NTP) which is operated out of his office. Bruce Golding after all that he has been through he should not have need any prompting. However this is not the only another misstep by Mr. GoldingThere is still the matter of whether Joseph Hibbert should be sitting in

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-40555760901428610522010-06-23T14:13:00.006-05:002010-06-25T08:47:02.327-05:00

The Jamaica Gleaner is reporting that Harold Crooks has been granted bail. I find this very interesting. It must be remembered that initially in March 2010, it was reported that this gentleman had said he had no intention of handing himself over to the Jamaican police. He was later captured by the police after he jumped into the waters of the Caribbean Sea after being seen aboard a cruise ship

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-83281594558119338182010-06-23T13:27:00.007-05:002010-06-25T09:10:56.660-05:00

Prominent Jamaican preacher Al Miller is now in apparent trouble with the law in Jamaica after he was 'caught' transporting Christopher 'Dudus' Coke. Al Miller claims he was carrying Dudus to the United States Embassy. According to the Gleaner he has now turned himself in to the police.While I will not swear for Al Miller, I believed he blundered but until proven otherwise, I believe his

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-70595657681842247132010-03-14T07:00:00.005-05:002010-03-14T07:53:21.031-05:00

A message to be careful of deadly water is what greeted me this morning. I awoke and after my mediations turned to see what was in the news. Turning to the Gleaner, my number one source for Jamaican news, I found the message being sent out to be careful of the trucked water.Now Jamaica was called Xayamaca meaning land of wood and water. However parts of Jamaica has not been the land of water in

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-15962723979392772312010-03-11T07:00:00.000-05:002010-03-11T23:48:02.244-05:00

Former prime minster of Jamaica, Edward Seaga is generally known to be a serious man. However this article in the Jamaica Gleaner today shed a little light on the other humorous side of the man.Here is a snippet It was Seaga, however, who, in theatrical terms, 'brought down both sides of the House' when in response to an announcement of a steep increase in import duties on motor vehicles in the

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-21108357358702853382010-01-20T07:15:00.004-05:002010-02-25T20:38:20.043-05:00

Twitter has been down for at least 30 minutes. I was following updates on the situation in Haitiincluding an aftershock that struck Haiti at 6.03 a.m EST this morning. Before twitter went down users on Twitter.com were reporting a smaller tremor in HaitiPingdom reports that twitter has been down for close to 40 minutes at the time of writing. Has a huge rush to see what happening in Haiti

rolelinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-85536422469169082402010-01-19T13:37:00.001-05:002010-01-19T13:37:58.168-05:00

The tragic earthquake in Haiti has once again highlighted the usefulness of Twitter. In the minutes that followed the earthquake the first voice from Haiti was over the Twitter streams. It its not only Twitter that has stood out the ability to 'tweet', i.e. send messages, using the smartphones such as the IPhone, Blackberry, Nokia and others. What this has done is allowed not only text but images

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-71180326052857287392009-12-16T21:05:00.003-05:002011-01-17T10:19:50.344-05:00

Since Sunday, since Jamaica's international reggae artiste Buju Banton's arrest by the DEA for involvement in a cocaine drug deal, speculation has been rife. Given his run in with the homosexual community, some wondered if it was a set up by members of the community. Other persons are simply in shocked that Banton could be mixed up with cocaine and not marijuana(weed).The interesting thing is,

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-69570532990168601052009-08-26T09:52:00.003-05:002009-08-26T09:54:42.668-05:00

Men100M Gold and Bronzehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=By1JQFxfLMM200M Gold & 5thhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-z3UEL2xCO8&feature=fvst4x100 Goldhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znn7JfM7AKMWomen100M Gold Silverhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9fbKeu44pk&feature=related4x100 Goldhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZuFNS9ydI4400m hurdles Gold and 4thhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_VIuH0RWX4400M Silver

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In last few weeks the Gleaner has been rolling out quite a number of blogs. One of the latest blogs was Science and Technology. The author's name give as 'parris' had an interesting topic last week, Old Media vs New Media. In he looked at how technology how technology , in this case twitter had change he coverage of events. He event comment that is despite his own views on blogs, here was he

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God, give us grace to accept with serenity the things that cannot be changed, courage to change the things that should be changed, and the wisdom to distinguish the one from the other.

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When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,When the road you're trudging seems all up hill,When the funds are low and the debts are high,And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,When care is pressing you down a bit,Rest if you must, but don't you quit.Life is queer with its twists and turns,As everyone of us sometimes learns,And many a failure turns aboutWhen he might have won had he stuck

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-82562430682483115052008-11-04T07:00:00.000-05:002008-11-04T07:00:01.595-05:00

Cable and Wiresless have re-branded and they now have a new name, LIME. All I can say it has already left a sour taste in my mouth. We will now have to wait and see what sugar and water can be added and how that the mixture will be just right.If LIME fails then it will be a sour one at that.

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-16313117205871596302008-10-01T14:03:00.004-05:002008-10-01T14:27:12.984-05:00

I am stunned! I just cant beleive it. As at October 1, 2008 the Houston Chroncile on their website is reporting that at least 333 persons still appear to be missing after Hurricane IKE.Hurricane Ike hit Texas, USA on the morning of September 13, 2008 and over 2 weeks later Galveston and some of the worst hit areas at just about receiving electricity. As bad as that might be to have over 3oo

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-834360075507823102008-09-17T09:42:00.003-05:002008-09-17T11:25:44.802-05:00

If the allegation is true then things are bad in Jamaica. The fact that the cop was raped and raped while on duty is bad that is  one thing but it is the apparent response, or lack thereof,  from the supervisors that is proving shocking although given the Jamaican reality  we should not be surprised.News of this Police rape hit the new-stands, claiming that the apparent victim could not get a

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-82685681559610776462008-08-15T16:00:00.000-05:002008-08-15T16:00:00.870-05:00

With the prelimnaries and quarterfinals of the 100M out of the way, we now have a fair assesment of how things will look tomorrow. By the time the 100m winner is known, the finalists would have run 4 races in roughly a 36-hour span, Thursday night to Saturday Morning, Jamaican time, therefore conservation of energy will be key. We will keep that in mind in our analysisThis is where Bolt looks

rolelinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-45332896941107798142008-06-29T14:48:00.006-05:002008-06-30T10:36:32.475-05:00

When I heard that Douglas Chambers, former chairman of the JUTC, had been shot, I hoped beyond hope that he would survived. When I heard that he was dead I was deeply hurt.Working for a dollar($1) because he believed in his country and believed that soon or later people would see that what he was doing was for the best, Douglas Chambers was cut down by cold hearted criminals. To honour the hard

rolelinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-72350814489361574092008-04-30T07:53:00.004-05:002008-04-30T09:15:51.204-05:00

 This morning the Jamaica Gleaner's headline points to a story where over 3,000 persons turned up in response to a Job Recruitment Drive put on by the Corrections Services Depart(CSD). The CSD is seeking 200 persons and are having of recruiting over a 2 day period. Today I drove past the recruitment location and minutes to 7 the crows was already gather for day 2.Amazing, this is supposedly

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-14820423103205386142008-04-29T06:24:00.002-05:002011-03-28T08:28:30.894-05:00

It has finally officially happened. Casinos will now be allowed in Jamaica, so says Prime Minister Bruce Golding. The Prime Minister has seen gold in Casinos and believes this is a golden opportunity to increase the offerings of the Tourism Industry. Now I am not for gambling one bit. I am not for betting on horse-racing, bingo, raffles, lottery, cash-pot, lucky-five, slot machines. My position

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-29767806628382101662008-04-24T06:59:00.001-05:002008-04-30T09:25:14.038-05:00

In his speech in the Budget Debate, the Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Christopher Tufton urged Jamaicans to eat more Cassava. This was the government's response to rising food prices or the "Food Crisis"  as mentioned by Omar Davis, former Finance Minister and Opposition Speaker on Finance. The only cassava I currently eat is its derivative, Bammy.  I have a few questions for Dr. Christopher "

rolelinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-48531410010070068132008-03-31T22:07:00.002-05:002008-03-31T22:09:35.061-05:00

This has been a month....Obama's RumCash Plus DramaWest Indies Lose againReggae boyz struggle

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Here are some photos from the Lunar eclipse that occured on February 20, 2008.Photos by my Brother.

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If you are in Jamaica and North America you will surely be able to see the total lunar eclipse tonight. The next one visible in our region is not scheduled to occur again until 2010. So gather you friends around with some snacks and drinks and enjoy the occasion.The partial eclipse starts at 8:43 p.m. EST. The full eclipse occurs at 10:01 and lasts for 50-51 minutes ending at 10:51 p.m. EST.

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Allon Miller is dead. It was only in July 2007, when at 101 years of age, this gentleman captured Jamaica's attention . At 101, he was an avid Internet user who had embraced the technology and used it daily. In fact, he was reported to have said that it had become his girlfriend , wife and everything. He used the internet to browse the internet and communicate with his daughter via e-mail.It is

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Following hot on the heels of the confession of the one cop, that he fabricated a witness and testimony, we have another interesting story. The police have some explaining to do.Here is it that a gun that is suppose to be in their safe-keeping end up in the hands of another criminal. We end up with a situation were two different men from two separate incidents are on trial for possession of the

rolelinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-83171080226561101852008-02-08T06:48:00.000-05:002008-02-08T13:28:15.344-05:00

Yesterday, the Jamaica Star published a story about a photo that the police had in their possession. For fear of a lawsuit, I will not publish the photo here or provide a link to the article. In it, a few persons appear. However of interest are two persons; one with the likeness to a DJ called Vibz Kartel and the other with the likeness to one called Aidonia.The police have said they which to

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A few weeks ago, on Sinday January 13, 2008, the police went on an operation in Tivoli Gardens , Kingston, Jamaica. When it was over, five civilians, all men, lay dead and two security officers were injured. Since then, despite the repeat playing of the tape(s), persons continue to insist that the police, through Steve Brown their spokesperson, said that "innocent lives were lost."Steve Brown

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-18087752760776800672008-01-22T07:13:00.000-05:002008-01-22T07:18:36.319-05:00

Let me be the first to congratulate the police for capturing one of the most wanted men. Once again this has been done without a shot being fired. I strongly believe that can be a much more effective force and the Operation Kingfish team has proven this over and over.They captured AndemTook down ZeeksThey captured Andem's crony tooNow they have taken down the Stone Crushers Boss.Not a shot being

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I got my Jamaica Sunday Gleaner and surprise, surprise Cash Plus Financials can be found in Section F. It includes a breakdown it seems for Cash Plus Group, Cash Plus Development Limited and Cash Plus Limited.Now I am no financial Analyst so I will not comment but will leave that to the more qualified. I no eagerly await the analysis tomorrow. It will make interested reading and might answer

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Jamaica Gas Prices has now launched two new features we hope that our users will find useful.BlogWe have launched a blog to complement to other services and we hope it will give users more opportunities to comment and give feedback. Plans are in place to launch a forum where users can talk and share all the want about the gas and energy issues facing the world.http://www.jamaicagasprices.com.jm/

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Recently Khamal Knight, the son of Senator K.D. Knight died. I attended the funeral and I was glad I did.It as a touching service as speaker after speaker spoke about this young man in a honest and frank way. They spoke of his weakness characterized stubbornness, hinting at his over indulgences and so on, in essence human tendencies and failings. They also spoke of his strengths, kindness,

rolelinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-31625993215946736332007-09-25T09:17:00.000-05:002007-09-25T10:01:03.787-05:00

The PNP leader is re-energised after refusing to concede defeat and an ugly speech on election night and now is promising to be a strong opposition. She was heard recently saying in another ugly speech, "it ain't over baby", and pointing out that she would be watching Bruce and the JLP everywhere they go every step they take. If that was not enough she proclaimed that she would be the JLP's worst

rolelinoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-36610908513072260512007-09-25T09:04:00.000-05:002007-09-25T09:25:19.252-05:00

Despite all that problems with Dual Citizenship, uncounted boxes and Portia Simpson-Miller's initial refusal to concede or sit on the platform at the swearing ceremony, the business of the country had to go on. The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) named the cabinet ministers and subsequently the state ministers but not without controversy. Personally I don't like the cabinet size or make up and I

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-33314337571213823692007-09-25T09:01:00.000-05:002007-09-25T09:04:23.069-05:00

The Jamaica election has come and gone. The Jamaica Labour Party(JLP) won defeating thePeoples National Party(PNP), 31-29 initially but after recounts the results now stand at 33-27. There has been some issues in Eastern Hanover and South East St. Mary that remain unresolved. The results in these constituencies now favouring the JLP are shaky to say the least. In Eastern Hanover, where less

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-57813431013327829902007-09-25T08:23:00.000-05:002007-09-25T09:28:20.977-05:00

After a hectic month, I am on a one week break. Hurricane Dean and Jamaica Elections 2007 all but consumed my life.So look out for a flood of posts I will be release many of the thoughts filling up my mind.

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September 3, 2007 is the new date for General Elections in Jamaica originally set for August 27, 2007, a radiojamaica.com news item reports. Finally the wait is over and now it makes me even more upset as now I can't see the why the date could not been announced already. Why the delay can someone tell me?It looks like someone was backed into a corner. With hints of resignations coming from the

rolelinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-88922860209766412212007-08-23T16:39:00.000-05:002007-09-25T09:30:46.690-05:00

These are my experiences:MobileCWJ Bmobile won hands down. Digicel's network might have been up but either was not working or could not handle the traffic. Digicel greeted you with busy signals, dropped calls, poor connections. I found the ' press release' from Digicel in the Gleaner nothing more than hilarious.This conversation on Power 106 FM's Both Sides of the story summed up Digicel's

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Madam Prime Minister or The Governor General of Jamaica or whoever is responsible please name the date. So far we heard that there is a recommendation that the Jamaica elections be postponed. I am not even sure that there has been an official announcement that the elections have been postponed.Until this point we have not heard when the new date is. We have seen downright irresponsible

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-48238986695098903832007-08-23T07:23:00.001-05:002007-08-23T16:11:44.591-05:00

Either Prophet Phinn is a fraud or those being advised are not listening or maybe it is a a planMy wife keeps reminding me that when I heard that Portia had announced that August 27, 2007 was the election day I had commented, what a time to call a election and what a mess if Jamaica was affected by a hurricane in August. Now I am no prophet, but every idiot knows that the end of August into

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-85543582202006661052007-08-23T07:23:00.000-05:002007-08-23T16:08:21.102-05:00

The rains came and the winds blew, the damage was plenty in some areas and minimal in others. In spite of every thing, we thankful that Hurricane Dean was traveling so fast and secondly that the eye did not come on-shore. If it had, I tell you the damage would be three times what it was. Once again Jamaica survived, as Dr. Jeff Masters of Weatherunderground said in 2004, it was clear the locals

rolelinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-27254495148205466582007-08-23T07:10:00.000-05:002007-08-23T07:27:27.924-05:00

This issue or non-issue has brought out comments from the Director of Election.The Gleaner reports Mr. Walker comments in this quote:However, Mr. Walker cautioned the media and the public "not to fall prey and be misled by election or political 'gimmickry' in this sensitive period leading up to the general election". - August 17, All 146 candidates legitimate - Walker.On the other side, The

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-7270395994567342252007-08-17T05:51:00.000-05:002007-08-17T06:35:07.166-05:00

I seem to have got it all wrong and Dean looks like it could be in the Jamaican Waters in 2-3 days. I am very concerned for the people of the Lesser Antilles as Dean has just about reached those islands. I will be listening for reports later today. In the meanwhile we will pray for their safety.Hurricane Dean has just kept on going West at 23-24 mph(39 km/h) with Maximum winds of 100 mph(160 km/h

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-75482089611577630762007-08-16T07:05:00.001-05:002007-08-16T08:15:18.542-05:00

The rumors have been swirling but now the written complaints are now lodged that several Jamaica Labour Party(JLP) candidates are U.S. Citizens. The Jamaican constitution forbids a citizen that has sworn the oath of allegiance to another country to run in the elections or hold political office. In effect they could be prevented from contesting the General Elections on August 27, 2007."Rumors dem

rolelinoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-68128769051953165232007-08-16T06:02:00.000-05:002007-08-16T07:35:55.148-05:00

I awoke this morning to the news that tropical storm Dean has been upgraded to Hurricane Dean. The predictions are flying left, right and center, pretty much like the election predictions in Jamaica. The only difference there are no polls to rely on only historical data and computer models projecting a course based on the past data and prevailing conditions.At Accuweather, their 'experts' Senior

rolelinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-68481448935563035152007-08-14T22:15:00.000-05:002007-08-15T10:58:52.027-05:00

I am back on hurricane watch. I am not paranoid as this storm in theory is 10-13 days but I am keeping a close watch on this system. Yesterday I would have told you to keep one eye on this system today I will tell you keep both eyes open.The system has developed into the fourth tropical storm of the 2007 season and has been given the name 'Dean'. The storm has continued to track west and the

rolelinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-45040289161110479102007-08-13T21:19:00.003-05:002007-08-14T12:07:17.127-05:00

I recently read a blog of a fellow blogger and it seems that Portia is the key. Portia's blunder by not calling the election soon after her ascension to the PNP presidency and the dizzy heights of 70+% approval by the general population might just prove costly. One year and four months later many things have changed including her approval ratings.If 'Mama P' (not the PNP) was to ever lose the

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-32238089823828393752007-08-13T20:51:00.000-05:002007-08-13T20:57:06.564-05:00

August 27 is suppose to be election day in Jamaica but there might just be a little storm selecting Jamaica for day. I have been watching this little system on weatherunderground.com since Saturday night.Now it is early days but the system has been upgraded to Tropical Depression number four. The commentary by Dr. Jeff Masters of weatherground.com suggest that it might not enter the Caribbean

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-86715109767042767502007-08-12T21:42:00.000-05:002007-08-13T21:44:00.779-05:00

The heat is on and in two weeks we will know the direction the Jamaica is going, changing course or not. The electoral debates were interesting and in my opinion based on what I seen so far the JLP won overall. This is my breakdown.Scores out of 10Debate 1Peter Phillips : Ken Baugh 8:7Both debaters were good but Philips edged out Baugh with his better use of the time limits. Truthfully much of

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-59822914650417766212007-07-22T10:57:00.000-05:002007-07-22T11:17:35.054-05:00

We are now down to five weeks to election in Jamaica. It seems like it going every so slowly. Bruce Golding was upset that the date was so far away while initially I did not mind as it gave me time sort out some issues, having to do with work-related plans. However two weeks later it is becoming apparent that many people are not happy the long period between announcement and Election Day include

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This could be dedicated to ????. Listen and let me know what you think.The song was spotted in feedback to a Gleaner Weekly Poll

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1R-jKKp3NAThanks to Delroy for sending me this link.While I might have some issues with some things he said from a Christian perspective, on the whole I agree with much of what he said.Full Text: http://news-service.stanford.edu/news/2005/june15/jobs-061505

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I have to respectfully agree with this gentleman and disagree with the statement made by Dr. W. Hughes. Like this writer I was very disappointed to here such a statement from from such an esteemed gentlemanDr. Hughes is reported to have said in an address at the launch of a new money management company in Jamaica that "capital was no longer the main barrier or constraint to investment from a

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-52171078927330741352007-06-14T07:54:00.000-05:002007-07-03T16:10:08.741-05:00

We are at an interested stage in the history of tertiary education in Jamaica. A decade or so ago we basically had only one University in Jamaica. The University of the West Indies(UWI) was the synomymus with the word University. If you where going to University it was UWI, if you where going to listen to the Univeristy Singers with was the University of the West Indies Singers, if you were going

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-9474184758468419672007-06-14T07:53:00.000-05:002007-06-14T07:54:40.457-05:00

I have not posted in a while as I have been very busy both at work and home (with marriage).This marriage thing is very demanding so ensure that you count the cost before you make the step.

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This is a very good article and we all should read it .After we have read it, those of us that have this country at hear need to think about what we are going to do. Are we going to boycott companies like Cable and Wireless that continue to support artistes like these and use them in their advertising campaigns. What ever have to that coalition of companies that sometime ago decide not to

rolelinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-50496526805398354512007-03-18T12:50:00.000-05:002007-08-13T20:52:04.114-05:00

It is Cricket World Cup time and here in Jamaica at Sabina Park Reports are surfacing that CWJ is allegedly guilty of overcharging international journalist on access fees to the internet. Two leading cricket sites along with the Jamaica Observer have raised the issue the rates it seem are so ridiculous and in no way compare with the rates charged at the last world cup, FIFA world cup, IAAF

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-4094054897994345312007-03-15T12:57:00.000-05:002007-03-20T10:03:53.953-05:00

For the first time in the history of the Miss Jamaica World Pageant a queen will have to give up her crown. The reason is that she is pregnant and that goes against competition norms.Although Sara takes a fair share of the responsibility for this situation, more blame rest with that irresponsible boyfriend. Whether we want to accept it or not the reality is that men are the more logical beings

rolelinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-75237129678329859632007-03-05T07:49:00.000-05:002007-03-05T07:51:56.405-05:00

Congratulations must go out to the operators of an Allied Cesspool truck in Jamaica. These persons saved the day when they saw danger and risked their lives to put out a fire at a Shell Gas Station in Manor Park, Kingston.What is interesting is that the men and the gas station personnel tried in vain to contact the Fire Brigade. With no answers coming, the operators of an Allied Cesspool truck

rolelinoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-73229030743139695462007-03-02T11:09:00.000-05:002007-03-02T11:38:20.643-05:00

On February 28, 2007 I clashed with a policeman at the tax office or strictly speaking he clashed with me. It all started when a man in a line became a little loud in expressing his dissatisfaction with the movement of the line. In no time, in comes the policeman and removes the man from the line and begins having words with the man. On seeing the situation, I lamented the irony of the matter.

rolelinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-16877770690855740802007-02-05T06:30:00.000-05:002007-07-10T13:05:54.933-05:00

The list of resignations involving JLP Parish Council Mayors continues to rise. In summary :Raymond Notice - Mayor of St. Catherine. ( former)Alleged wife beating Case came to court but eventually droppedWife had tumor that contributed to behaviour and trouble in marriageWife now treated and all seems to be wellDelroy Giscombe - Mayor of St. Ann ( former) February 2007Alleged illegal firearm

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There seems to have been a tremor at about 4:00 p.m. on February 4, 2007 in Kingston Jamaica. It turns out that it was of the Magnitude 5.3 on the Richter scale accourding to the University of the West Indies Sesmic Unit. Interestingly reports have surfaced that the at it center the quake could actually measure 6.1 according to US seismologists. Please don't jump to the conclusion that it is

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-12850666788279345302007-02-02T11:11:00.000-05:002007-02-04T15:29:52.282-05:00

I have a copy of the much talked about cartoon that was subsequently even removed from the Jamaica Gleaner Company's website. Actually I am prepared to buy a copy of it.In my personal capacity, my first impressions was that the Gleaner might have gone too far but on second reflection, I think not. It is often said that a picture is worth a thousand words. In this case I will try to present a

rolelinoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-22610208596878016852007-01-29T13:28:00.000-05:002007-01-29T13:29:40.165-05:00

This week-end the police ended the lives of five(5) alleged gunmen in Montego Bay, Jamaica. One of those dead turned out to be a Collin Palmer, leader of the Collin Palmer Gang. What caught my eye was that he was a Calabar Graduate, Mico Graduate and a former teacher at three of Montego Bay's prominent High schools in the 1990s. His nickname was "Teacher".What went wrong? How does one with an

rolelinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-1167913442221013622007-01-04T07:15:00.000-05:002007-01-14T13:15:21.816-05:00

Before I wish you happy New Year, let me express my condolences to the family of the Lyn's, policemen Eubanks and Genus and others and their relatives who have lost love ones to the senseless violence occurring in the country. I would like to express my sympathy to the blind man, Mr. Elliot, who fell in to a hole while walking on one of Kingston's pothole riddled sidewalks and has struggled to

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-1165246895348693202006-12-04T10:36:00.000-05:002006-12-04T10:41:35.373-05:00

I invite you to read this article. What is going on in this country?Shhh! PM warns public sector workers to uphold secrecy law

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Yesterday produced yet another example of how crime going down and how safe Jamaica is(according to that poll in March 2006). The operators of www.yaadrides.com where to come to shocking reality at sometime after 2:30 p.m. on November 22, 2006 that the myth of a safe Jamaica is just that.For a long time, every time I see my car after waking up, going to work and after any function, I give

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-1164303169792237312006-11-23T11:54:00.000-05:002006-12-05T14:03:41.526-05:00

The last time I wrote I was questioning who to vote for. I now have the answer and it is simple. Vote for a better situation. There is no point saying that you are not voting as that will not stand a chance of making things better. Everyone who wants better must vote and let their voice be heard.Every Vote CountsBy not voting, nothing changes if that is what you want then that is good. I must

rolelinoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-1162643782801146282006-11-04T07:35:00.000-05:002007-01-14T12:04:03.743-05:00

10 Golden Rules for staying happy with the One You Love1. First and foremost, love each other. Realize how lucky you are to be in love with someone who loves you. Say, “I love you” often and in different ways. Surprise each other with gifts of praise to show your love. Remember that love grows in an atmosphere of freedom and trust, not from restraint and obligation. Do things to keep your love

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-1162498958880128062006-11-02T15:22:00.000-05:002007-01-14T13:18:09.840-05:00

Just weeks after the Trafigura Scandal that should have painted the Peoples National Party(PNP) red with shame and a pity to behold, comes reports that there are massive breaches in procurement procedures in the Jamaica Labour Party(JLP) controlled Parish Councils. True to form and not to be left out, a PNP Parish council is involved. The righteous Minister Dean Peart who obviously saw nothing

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A interesting review and commentary on a interview on CVM TV involving Milton Walker, Chris Tufton and Raymond Price"So if Dr Tufton and the Labour party want to belabour the point about Trafigura, or Whitehouse, or the cement crisis or undisclosed campaign financing or any other government activity that smacks of in-your-face corruption, waste, and mismanagement, just allow them. That

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Jamaica's National PledgeBefore God and All mankind.I pledge the love and loyalty of my heartThe wisdom and courage of my mind,The strength and vigour of my bodyin the service of my fellow citizens.I promise to stand up for justice,Brotherhood and Peace, to work diligently and creatively,To think generously and honestly, so that,Jamaica may, under God, increase in beauty, fellowshipand prosperity

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-1160405347683056762006-10-09T09:13:00.000-05:002006-10-22T12:15:22.420-05:00

The Trafugura Issue has raised many questions. At this point I would like to put the following questions on the table.1. SW Services (Team Jamaica)Who is SW services and who are the principals and what was their role in all of this? No one has bothered to look at this given that JMD $ 30 million of $31 million dollars was effectively transferred to this account from CCOC Associates account.2.

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The Prime Minister of Jamaica, Portia Simpson-Miller, has finally spoken and given instructions that the JMD $31 million dollars be returned to Trefigura. In addition, news is now surfacing the Peoples National Party (PNP) General Secretary and Minister of Information, Collin Campbell, has resigned. Interestingly, we have also heard rumors, on HOT102 FM, that the PNP is seeking a JMD$45

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-1160300180000867392006-10-08T02:07:00.000-05:002006-10-08T05:00:39.380-05:00

It has been yet another interesting week in Jamaica, where confusion and war of words between the Peoples National Party(PNP), Jamiaca Labour Party(JLP),Jamaicans For Justice (JFJ), Jamaia Chambers of Commerce (JCC), Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) among others, is the order of the day.Donation or Payment?Confusion number one centers around was this money in the now closed CCOC

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-1160060477707592352006-10-05T08:21:00.000-05:002006-10-07T20:55:49.183-05:00

The government of Jamaica is accused of using 'state revenues' to fund their annual party conference. It turns out that a Dutch firm, with which the country does business with, has donated about Jamaica thirty-one million dollars(JMD$31,000,000) to the governing political party, the Peoples National Party(PNP). This is the same Dutch firm that is accused of involvement in the oil for food

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-1158767352914871552006-09-20T10:37:00.000-05:002006-09-20T10:49:12.933-05:00

I did not around to writing but I absolutely must say thanks to the Cable and Wireless technican K.E. for sorting out my phone service. After weeks without phone service and ADSL connection, it was good to finally have it back. This gentleman was very pleasant and professional, and unlike the foul-mouth technician that first turnup, went around systemaically eliminating the problems and final

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-1158767362243529612006-09-20T09:05:00.000-05:002006-09-20T10:49:22.246-05:00

Now there is a toll road but the traffic problems between Portmore and Kingston remain. The Portmore toll users who fork out between $40-$60 a trip must be wondering where is the truth to what there were told. After all they were told no more sitting and ilding in traffic and the money spent on the toll would be quickly gained from savings on their gas bills. Well if the Television Jamaica

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-1157145547443986502006-09-01T16:02:00.001-05:002006-09-19T12:40:27.706-05:00

Cable and Wireless never fails to amaze me. This time, I have received a bill with charges for rental, voice mail, other features and ADSL service for the period August 1 to August 31, 2006During this period I have had no phone, no ADSL service but yet still I have received a bill.Then to add to my simmering fustration I called the "All our agents are still busy, pleace continue to hold" number

rolelinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-1156948540920937992006-08-30T08:46:00.000-05:002006-09-03T09:29:04.386-05:00

I applied to Cable and Wireless Jamaica(CWJ) for my telephone line to be transferred to my new residence some seven(7) weeks ago . They finally came and installed the phone line but there was no dial tone. The technician advised, that in two(2) days the line would be up and running, and everything would be ok.When this did not happen, the customer care department was contacted, and after some

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For all those who did not know, I would like to let you know I got married on July 2, 2006 to a long time friend of my mine, Karyl. She is a sweetheart and I am happy to be married to her.You can see pictures at http://jamaicagasprices.com.jm/2006_07_02/ for now.NB: I will begin regular blogging again and will comment soon on Paying to Pay Bills

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Today May 1, the toll rates on Highway 2000 officially move up. It is very interesting how this was done. As stated in another blog as part of the contract or terms of agreement they are allow do so. The increase is interestingly based on the U.S. inflation rate and changes in the value of the Jamaican dollar the United States dollar.The Jamaican dollar has slipped from US$ 60:1 to US$65.50:1

rolelinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-1144852603145185932006-04-12T09:18:00.000-05:002006-04-12T09:36:43.293-05:00

Maxfield Bakery seems to be all sold on Buns at least on-line. I went to check the Maxfield Bakery web site, on Tuesday April 11, 2006, to look the prices of Easter Bun on-line. To my shock I was greeted by the notice below.It seems that Maxfield is doing extremely well with this on-line venture. For years they advertised and marketed this service on Go-Jamaica.com & Jamaica-Gleaner.com along

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-1144412775747003512006-04-07T07:25:00.000-05:002006-04-07T19:57:14.800-05:00

Well Flow , a new entrant in the internet Service Provider(ISP) market in Jamaica, is here and once again Cable and Wireless Jamaica(CWJ) find themselves challenged. Flow Jamaica is getting ready to roll out their Internet service bundled with landline and digital subscribe channels to residential customers for as low as US$10(J$650).The promised bandwidth sounds better that CWJ but seeing in

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-1143726888312042382006-03-30T08:51:00.000-05:002006-04-04T11:44:30.186-05:00

I have noticed with concern an increase in the number of incidents of disabled or broken down Jamaica Urban Transportation Company(JUTC) buses on the roads of Kingston & St. Andrew. It now seems like everyday I am likely to encounter one if not two cases.This must be taken in the context that I don't spend much time on the road. I mostly drive to work in the mornings and back home in the

rolelinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-1143548271605328042006-03-28T07:13:00.001-05:002006-03-30T09:03:41.843-05:00

It is no surprise and it was expected, the cigar smoking cowboy lawyer has thrown in the towel. Given the cowboy taunts that were thrown the way of 'Sister P', it was coming. I was always thinking how was this well-spoken educated lawyer going to present his reports at a cabinet meeting. Imagine 'Sista P' stating something like can you give a report on your ministry but oh I need a written one. I

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-1143548004509226182006-03-28T07:11:00.000-05:002006-03-30T08:54:41.970-05:00

The police must be congratulated in working to change the missing person policy. Before the change it required that a person must be missing for more that 24 hours before a report could be made and the police could take action.The family of Jamie-lue Chin had who was killed in December knew something was wrong but they were told the police had to wait 24 hours.Now once the person is missing from

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-1143471345402575842006-03-27T09:34:00.000-05:002006-03-28T14:25:12.623-05:00

It is good news as the director of Public Production in Jamaica has directed that a policeman is to be charged in connection to the death Corporal Grantly Waite. In November of 2005, Corporal Grantly Waite was badly beaten at a Police Station in Mount Salem, St James and later succumbed to his wounds in hospital.Happily this has not gone the way of the Micheal Gayle case. Someone will now have

rolelinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-1143382985478204182006-03-26T08:40:00.000-05:002006-03-26T09:23:05.573-05:00

The operators of Highway 2000 have requested a toll increase of 12 1/2% on average for the different categories of motor vehicles. As part of the contract or terms of agreement they are allow do so. The increase is interestingly based on the U.S. inflation rate and changes in the value of the Jamaican dollar the United States dollar.Use of the toll road.On the week-ends, with my journeys to the

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-1142479538300918952006-03-15T21:36:00.000-05:002006-03-27T11:54:43.996-05:00

If you think statistics lie then I am convinced that some polls create lies. There is a country with a population of about 2,700,000 where 1670 people were murdered in 2005. In this same country well over 1500 persons were listed as missing in 2005 and many others violently injured with many coming close to death's door. In this country a pollster has returned results suggesting that most

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-1142469696175480572006-03-15T19:01:00.000-05:002006-03-15T21:12:59.306-05:00

There are times we feel the quality of customer service meted out especially to Jamaicans in Jamaica is oh so disappointing. This is not always the case as there are so many cases that highlight the opposite and make us proud but they are often not mentioned. At times they are buried in the inner pages of the newspapers and they don't make the home pages of websites. Here are two wonderful cases

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-1141097037485847112006-02-27T21:59:00.000-05:002006-02-28T06:56:08.780-05:00

The PNP presidential race involved four trains, Prosperity, Solid as a Rock, 21st century and Team Portia. We will now review the performance of the teams.The prosperity train it turns out was simple on the wrong track. The prediction of the number of delegates that would vote for the prosperity train was so wrong that is was even worse than Dr. Davies's projections for economic growth and lower

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-1140608679281063162006-02-22T06:44:00.000-05:002006-02-23T13:55:44.080-05:00

I knew the daughter of the slain SSP McDonald and I shared her grief as his murder was brutal and cold. Yesterday the man charged with his murder was set free after the judge upheld a no-case submission by the defence lawyers. The jurors were instructed to return a not-guilty verdict. The guilty man had been in detention since March 2004 and now 2 years later he was being set free.There has got

rolelinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-1139926593237481202006-02-14T08:11:00.000-05:002006-02-14T09:20:53.020-05:00

As the PNP presidential race drags on the contest seems to becoming a two person race. There have been many interesting comments, statements and announcements. The overall puzzling ones have to do with how it seems that once they are set free, from the shackles of the present leader of Jamaica and the party, they are going to turn around Jamaica from the mess it is in. Where were all these plans

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-1139804241031501102006-02-12T22:07:00.000-05:002006-02-13T08:05:20.766-05:00

In a December blog I attempted to highlight the importance of giving blood. I also tried in a limited way to explain the differences in blood group and type and the significance. On Tuesday February 7, 2006, in a article in the Observer, Ken Chaplin shared his "No Blood close call " experience.It is an interesting read so if you missed it please take the time to look at it. It turns out that Ken

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-1139575125580046122006-02-10T07:38:00.000-05:002006-02-22T10:02:38.486-05:00

After reading an article by Senator Chris Tufton, I could understand why the learned Senator is puzzled but there is a possible explanation. I would like to provide that explanation and some analysis.Two quotes from the article read as follows.“SENATOR Christopher Tufton wants the Statistical Institute (STATIN) and the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) to explain why official figures show that

rolelinoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-1139475951398800082006-02-09T04:04:00.000-05:002006-02-09T04:05:51.450-05:00

I have been used to working late at my office for the last few years with no real fear. Lately though after much pleading from some of my close friends I have re-considered my position and since 2006 I have been making a conscious effort to leave early.Reasons The killing of the priests in 2005 where one bullet took snuffed out 2 lives shook me. I was at work that night and left after the

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-1139318938126943462006-02-07T08:18:00.000-05:002006-02-09T02:59:26.660-05:00

The Jamaican police are in the news again. It was announced a few days ago that murders in Jamaica for the month of January 2006 were down by 23% when compared to January 2005. That is good news. How much that has to do with the effort of the police another thing but it is still good news.Then comes the news that a female cop aided by civilians took it unto themselves to beat a male cop. The

rolelinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-1139276199027048142006-02-06T20:36:00.000-05:002006-02-11T21:27:08.503-05:00

On Wednesday, January 22, 2006, I paid the price for not thinking. I had journeyed to downtown Kingston Jamaica, a place I hate because of the parking issue. After completing my first task of making a delivery at the Administrator General's Office I decided to sit down get something to eat and pen a few thoughts for a report I was preparing.I saw a spot by Burger King on King Street and decided

rolelinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6569765.post-1138624154781446602006-01-30T07:28:00.001-05:002006-01-31T06:21:30.070-05:00

A January 22, 2006, the Prime Minister of Jamaica at a Peoples National Party's NEC conference announced the date and place for the PNP's presidential elections. The election exercises he announced would be held at the National Arena on February 25, 2006. This was to be the beginning of the real drama.JBU Clash It turns out that this was again a pie in the sky announcement. It seems the Prime

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