PinnedPaul W. iVEYJamaica is a Perpetually ‘Vibesy’ Piece of Rock!You know, there is ‘something’ unique about Jamaica that other countries lack — even those with higher GDP.Aug 6, 2022Aug 6, 2022
PinnedPaul W. iVEYReflecting on Jamaica’s 60 Years of Self-Rule — Part 1This year, Jamaica celebrates 60 years of self-rule. I am positing that as we highlight our achievements, we must also pause for serious…Jul 1, 2022Jul 1, 2022
Paul W. iVEYI WATCHED ‘ONE LOVE’, THE BOB MARLEY MOVIE: HERE ARE MY THOUGHTSSo, I got around to watching the movie last night and I will now share some of the thoughts it conjured in my mind as I watched.Apr 13Apr 13
Paul W. iVEYGaining Political Independence in 1962 Was a Big Deal for Jamaica!On August 6 each year, Jamaica celebrates the anniversary of its Independence from Britain, its former colonial ‘owner’.Aug 6, 2022Aug 6, 2022
Paul W. iVEYThe Morant Bay Protest was a Fight for Justice and Another Instance of Preternatural Colonial…[Below is an excerpt from my data-rich and well-researched magnum opus ‘JAMAICA: Paradise & Paradox, Volume 2’ that is available on Amazon]Aug 6, 2022Aug 6, 2022
Paul W. iVEYMarcus Mosiah Garvey: Father of Black Lives MatterReflecting the depth of his intuitive genius, Marcus Mosiah Garvey launched the first ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement.Aug 21, 2021Aug 21, 2021
Paul W. iVEYIconographic Decolonization in Jamaica must be AcceleratedJamaica celebrated National Heroes’ Day on October 19, 2020. Celebrating those individuals we have named as National Heroes based on their…Oct 21, 2020Oct 21, 2020
Paul W. iVEYA Guilty Conscience and an ApologySometime ago, I was at an event. When it ended and I was leaving, someone called out my full name — title and all. I turned to face the…Oct 20, 2020Oct 20, 2020
Paul W. iVEYExcerpt* — ‘Secondary Victims’ of Jamaica’s Crime Tsunami“A lot of Jamaicans at home, and in the diaspora as well, are traumatized! Hurting. Deeply. They comprise an ever-increasing population…Aug 23, 2019Aug 23, 2019
Paul W. iVEYThis is How I Go About Writing My BooksRecently, one of my friends on Facebook threw out a challenge to several of her friends, who are Writers, including me, to write about ‘how…Aug 16, 2018Aug 16, 2018