In Focus Edition

Uncovering Jamaica's Gender Gap in Education

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 13:03:08 GMT

Prepare to be mind-blown by the eye-opening insights of Dr. Herbert Gayle in this thought-provoking podcast. Is Jamaica's education system failing its boys? Are women outperforming men academically? Join us as we look at education and independent Jamaica through the eyes of Dr. Gayle, an esteemed anthropologist and senior lecturer at the Mona campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI).

In this riveting discussion, Dr. Gayle unravels the untold story of how historical factors have played a pivotal role in shaping the educational landscape of Jamaica. He passionately argues that even before gaining independence in 1962, the seeds were sown for male students to face barriers to accessing quality education.

Despite these challenges, Dr. Gayle celebrates Jamaica's progress in education post-independence, shedding light on the remarkable achievements of women in the country's academic sphere. He attributes much of this success to the empowering messages about women's societal roles that gained momentum during the Michael Manley administration in the 1970s.

However, the real shocker lies in Dr. Gayle's assertion that the lopsided educational development between females and males has led to the emergence of a deeply flawed social structure. He connects the dots between this disparity and the alarming levels of violence that have plagued Jamaica. Brace yourself for his chilling prediction: "At the current rate, many women may end up with an MA degree but no M-A-N, and many men might have dollars but no sense."

Join us on Impacting Jamaica as our host, Byron Buckley, engages Dr. Gayle in a candid and enlightening conversation that will challenge your perspective on education, gender, and social dynamics in Jamaica.

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Take seriously how people live, says Anglican Bishop

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 11:56:49 GMT

Anglican Bishop of Kingston Reverend Garth Minott envisions a Jamaican society based on respect, love, integrity, and peace.

He believes respect is at the heart of solving the problem of crime and violence which begins in the home with parents disrespecting children. He says respect means seeing the other person as valuable too.

“We are coming out of a context of enslavement where Blacks were not seen as people. They have driven that idea of non-personhood in us to the extent that we do not treat everyone with dignity and regard their worth,” he said.

Bishop Minott underscores the importance of integrity. “We need to begin paying attention to the holistic nature of people - body, mind, and spirit. We have to take seriously how people live, where they live and their quality of life,” Bishop Minott tells Impacting Jamaica host Byron Buckley.

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All must get onboard to build a better Jamaica, says popular pastor

Sun, 25 Dec 2022 02:39:26 GMT

The Academy, he proposes, would recognize and award artistes, local and international, who excel in the Reggae music genre. He says the island-nation has adequate practitioners, professionals, and academicians to make the reggae academy a reality.

Rev Carlyle, who has been the pastor at Webster Memorial United Church in St Andrew for more than a decade, advocates the promotion of the God-consciousness among the population. This, he believes, supports the God principles of hard work, honoring life and facilitating the sustaining of the lives of others.

“When we have this God consciousness being so translated it then determines how I treat my neighbor, how I drive on my roads, how I obey the laws and how I ensure that moral consciousness is how I operate as a Jamaican,” Rev Carlyle tells Impacting Jamaica host Byron Buckley.

He believes this transformation in values should begin with the curriculum in schools, including teaching civics and holding devotions. In addition, the Church needs to re-engage communities through the holding of Sunday and Sabbath schools.Get more for the clergyman in this episode of Impacting Jamaica.

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‘Stop in the present, reframe direction’

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 12:29:29 GMT

Sixty years after gaining political Independence, Jamaica is at a major ideological crossroad and must decide which direction to take, says international cultural economy expert, Dr Deborah Hickling-Gordon.

She notes that the Jamaican society has been carrying a lot of baggage grounded in the colonial process which has affected our psyche even until today.

“My vision for the future requires us to stop in the present and reframe the direction we are taking,” Dr Hickling-Gordon tells Impacting Jamaica host, Byron Buckley.

She envisions Jamaica’s development through a five-part frame, including political ideology, philosophy, governance, economy, and operational mode. She points to the critical need for the Jamaican Society to articulate a workable political ideology following the ending of neo-liberal era featuring individualism and distrust of government ahead of the emergent post-global populist era.

Dr Hickling-Gordon, who is coordinator of the cultural and creative industries programme at the University of the West Indies, said growth in the sector was achievable by incentivizing participants and integrating them into the formal economy.

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Social justice a must for progress, argues administrator Dr Maurice Smith

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 10:40:30 GMT

The Jamaican society is being undermined by a fault line of social injustice that contributes to the high incidence of violent crime and is embedded in even the education system, according to Dr Maurice Smith, university registrar and chief administrative officer at the University of the West Indies.

He posits that the future of Jamaica relies heavily on matters of social justice; where human rights are ensured and protected; where basic freedoms are assured every citizen; where there is access to resources – health care, housing, and food security.

Dr Smith envisions a Jamaican society where there is equity; where there is wide participation and engagement; where every citizen gets the opportunity to participate in the decision-making process; and where we appreciate value in diversity.

In this episode of Impacting Jamaica, Dr Smith explores multiple topics with host Byron Buckley; and emphasized that “social justice is at the heart of what we do and who we are as a people”.

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Jamaica: A very ‘splintered people’ at 60

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Educator and public policy analyst Dr Charlene Sharpe celebrates Jamaica’s resilience as a small island-state that punches above its weight on the international stage, noticeably in athletics and other sports. However, Dr Sharpe, an Associate Vice-president at Northern Caribbean University, points to significant cracks in the socio-economic fabric as the nation marks its 60th anniversary of independence.“We still have not got that part right,” said Dr Sharpe who believes fixing the socio-economic cracks starts with the core values. “I envision a nation where we are very deliberate about our core values and our identity. We must tackle the problem of development by developing more positive core values,” she tells Impacting Jamaica host Byron Buckley.Dr Sharpe envisions a Jamaica that places value on the welfare of vulnerable groups such as the young, elderly, and poor. She envisions a society where the justice system and the rule of law are adhered to by all.She emphasizes the need for equity in the opportunities and available resources to gain wealth, thus closing the economic gap among groups in the society. This, she believes, accounts for the high level of brain drain among, especially, the Jamaican youth population.

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Jamaicans are best known for their stubborn belief in the impossible, says Dr Amina Blackwood-Meeks

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Jamaicans are a proud people, and despite the challenges, their spirit and tenacity remain undaunted. As Jamaica celebrates 60 years of political independence, this edition of Impacting Jamaica reflects on the things that make Jamaicans famous.Author, actress and cultural expert Dr Amina Blackwood-Meeks points to people’s stubborn belief in the impossible, the willingness to stand up for justice, and creativity, as things Jamaicans are famous for.Listen to her inspiring chat with host Keisha Hill in this week’s episode of Impacting Jamaica.

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'It’s easier to build strong children, than repair broken men'

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Beloved teacher Marcine Parkinson-Pike maintains a positive relationship with students long after they have left her classroom.With a firm belief in a Frederick Douglas’ quote, “It’s easier to build strong children, than repair broken men,” Mrs. Parkinson-Pike, a grade 6 teacher at Bethlehem Primary and Infant, is advising parents to “love your children, be a good role model and create a balance of play and work.”She is also urging parents to “speak to your children and allow them to speak and let them make mistakes,” in order to adequately prepare them to cope in society.As we reflect on the strides made by Jamaica over the past 60 years, the educator is most proud of achievements in sports and music and notes that even though the nation is facing challenges, she believes ‘the good’ will outweigh ‘the bad’.Listen to her hopeful thoughts and advice in her chat with Impacting Jamaica host, Shelly-Ann Harris.

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It’s time to do more to accelerate growth, says Jamaica National chief Earl Jarrett

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Corporate leader and distinguished public servant Earl Jarrett is calling on the political directorate to modernize the rules of doing business in Jamaica to attract investment from the international community and generate economic growth. This is part of his vision of Jamaica for the next decade.Jarrett, who is CEO of the financial conglomerate, Jamaica National (JN) Group, argues that the legislative and regulatory framework for doing business in Jamaica requires reform and needs to be more hospitable to local and international investors.He cites the creative industries as one area that could benefit from a relaxation of measures. “If you are bringing in the tools for creativity like cameras and mixing boards, they get no duty concessions. Those are treated almost as consumer products, and they have high duty rates,” Jarrett tells host, Byron Buckley in this episode of Impacting Jamaica: The Independence Edition.

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Put little civics back in it

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 07:00:00 GMT

‘Jamaica Strong and Free: A Civic Education Handbook’ promises to help every Jamaican, so interested, learn about their rights, their constitution, their country.The book has come at a time when there are numerous calls for a return to the lessons of civics in schools. That call has also come from Political Ombudsman Donna Parchment Brown, who has spearheaded the creation of the civics handbook.Listen as Parchment Brown and her legislative council, Yaniek Douglas, speak to Impacting Jamaica host Keisha Hill about the importance of this book, especially on the occasion of Jamaica’s 60th anniversary.

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‘There’s no shame in being who we are’

Thu, 26 May 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Principal of the Year (2015-2016) Kandi-Lee Crooks-Smith is still passionate about supporting education in Jamaica, even as she is making amazing strides as vice-principal of Desert Sands Community School in Ashcroft, Canada.Proud of brand Jamaica’s impact globally, Kandi-Lee wants Jamaicans to celebrate and accept who they are.Join Impacting Jamaica host Shelly-Ann Harris for an inspiring conversation with the innovative educator.

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All must get onboard to build a better Jamaica, says popular pastor

Tue, 10 May 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Music-loving clergyman, Astor Carlyle dream envisions the establishment in Jamaica of an international reggae Academy where the rudiments of Jamaican music and other art forms are taught along with the business aspect.The Academy, he proposes, would recognize and award artistes, local and international, who excel in the Reggae music genre. He says the island-nation has adequate practitioners, professionals, and academicians to make the reggae academy a reality.Rev Carlyle, who has been the pastor at Webster Memorial United Church in St Andrew for more than a decade, advocates the promotion of the God-consciousness among the population. This, he believes, supports the God principles of hard work, honoring life and facilitating the sustaining of the lives of others.“When we have this God consciousness being so translated it then determines how I treat my neighbor, how I drive on my roads, how I obey the laws and how I ensure that moral consciousness is how I operate as a Jamaican,” Rev Carlyle tells Impacting Jamaica host Byron Buckley.He believes this transformation in values should begin with the curriculum in schools, including teaching civics and holding devotions. In addition, the Church needs to re-engage communities through the holding of Sunday and Sabbath schools.Get more for the clergyman in this episode of Impacting Jamaica.

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A Julie Mango’s hopes for Jamaica

Tue, 03 May 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Social Media Ambassador for Jamaica 60, Juliet ‘Julie Mango’ Bodley,wants to see more opportunities for Jamaica’s young people as thecountry celebrates its political independence.The private sector has an essential role to play in this objective, she tellsImpacting Jamaica host Shelly-Ann Harris.Like Jamaica Money Market Brokers (JMMB) executive Donna DuncanScott, the Social Media Ambassador for Jamaica 60 wants to see acoalition government to help transform the country.

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Mico University won’t drop the baton to transform education

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Dr Asburn Pinnock, the transformational president of the Mico University College in Jamaica, is preparing the institution to strengthen its role in training teachers for the nation and other countries.He's set to fast-track the ‘smart classroom, smart college’ concept, targeting candidates from the Caribbean, North America, and Europe.Additionally, the educator wants the Government to re-energize its scholarship initiative to get more males into the classroom; and to pursue bilateral initiatives to benefit Jamaica financially from the migration of the nation’s teachers.As Jamaica commemorates 60 years as an independent nation, Dr. Pinnock, in this episode of Impacting Jamaica, talks with host Luke Douglas, about the Mico University College’s role in the transformation of education into the future.

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It’s time to do more to accelerate growth, says Jamaica National chief Earl Jarrett

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 06:00:00 GMT

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Comedian Oliver Samuels wants artistes to help halt Jamaica’s rot

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Distressed by the level of barbarism that the Jamaican society has descended to, comedian and theatre personality Oliver Samuels is appealing to fellow artistes to help stop the slide."We are at a point in our lives where we are so dehumanized; there is no value to life; we just kill and maim," Samuels laments to Impacting Jamaica host Byron Buckley as they reflected on independent Jamaica at 60."The musicians, the singers, the performers; we all have a duty and a role to play in bringing us back to some level of civility," said Samuels as he shared his vision for Jamaica in the next ten years.Samuels also wants to see an end to the "hooliganism, tribalism and political murder" that passes off for political campaigning. He is against physical campaigning across the island and advocates a system where political candidates are judged by their work along with advertising campaigns in the media.Samuels, who last year received an honorary doctorate from the University of the West Indies (UWI), in recognition of his work in the cultural and performing arts, wants to see the preservation and conversion of Jamaica theatre production into film to provide entertainment locally and internationally.

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Donna Duncan Scott dreams of a coalition government for Jamaica

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 07:00:00 GMT

Businesswoman Donna Duncan Scott has a dream for independent Jamaica: a ten-year coalition government.She wants to see real partnership at the political level to genuinely tackle societal ills such as crime and violence, education, and healthcare; and to strengthen key institutions.The Group Executive Director at Jamaica Money Market Brokers (JMMB), visions a Jamaica too where school age children have their emotional intelligence and spiritual awareness strengthened through the school curriculum.Her organization is doing its part by funding the Conversation for Greatness programme in primary schools. Awareness of one’s identify, Duncan Scott asserts, is crucial to positive behaviour change by the Jamaican people.In this episode of the Jubilee Independence Edition of Impacting Jamaica, Duncan Scott tells host Byron Buckley that there are too many young men who have lost their way; and wants to see, “effective programmes that are really targeted at helping these young men to find another way”.

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‘Tun yuh hand and mek fashion’ mentality good for Jamaica’s growth, say Leighton Beckles

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 07:00:00 GMT

The outstanding performance by track and field athletes at the recently concluded Olympic Games is the latest demonstration of the indomitable spirit of the Jamaican people, according to Leighton Beckles, communication officer at Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ).Beckles says this can-do spirit, as well as our ability to "tun our hand and mek fashion" has been a hallmark of Jamaicans in various fields of pursuit since Independence in 1962.At the organisational level, the revenue official reports that TAJ has invested heavily in technological infrastructure to provide a customer-centric service."More specifically, for the Diaspora, we have gone even further to allow persons from anywhere in the world to pay their property taxes and meet their obligations here at home," Beckles tells Impacting Jamaica host Byron Buckley.However, Beckles worries that the Jamaican cultural identity is being gradually eroded by Westernised influences. In addition, he has issued a call to arms for Jamaicans to arrest the rising level of crime and violence.

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Maximise the potential of our people, says Simone Murdock

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 07:00:00 GMT

The ability of the people of Jamaica to distinguish themselves in various endeavours is the most significant achievement for the island nation since gaining Independence in 1962, according to Simone Murdock, Corporate Services and Client Experience Manager at Kingston Wharves Limited.Noting that she lived overseas for 10 years, Murdock says the personality of the Jamaican people attracts others, causing many people to want to be affiliated with the country. This is demonstrated in the island’s tourism product, she points out.Murdock says the 75-year-old Kingston Wharves Limited, as the leading port and logistics service provider in the Caribbean, contributes to Jamaica’s development. She points out that having the seventh-largest natural harbour in the world Jamaica has become a global trans-shipment hub in the world.In identifying the area of greatest disappointment as a nation, Murdock points to “opportunities not optimised.”“We know we have the potential as a nation, so we need to move from knowing the potential to maximising and materialising that potential into real deliverables for our people,” she tells Impacting Jamaica host Byron Buckley.

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Jamaica has been best on the track, says PICA’s Andrew Wynter

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 07:00:00 GMT

Senior civil servant Andrew Wynter cites being, a “powerhouse” in Track and Field, as one of Jamaica’s most significant achievements since gaining Independence in 1962.He attributes this accomplishment largely to the contribution of the GC Foster College of Physical Education that has produced a cadre of high-calibre coaches who are integrated into the school system. In addition, other tertiary institutions have introduced sporting education programmes.Wynter, who is the CEO of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), also points to the transformation of his organisation from a unit in the Jamaica Constabulary Force to a customer-centric operation, utilising technology as a major plus since 1962.However, he bemoans the lack of respect for each other and the country, which is showing up in the high incidence of crime and violence.“As we learn to respect our country, respect our self, and our institution, then, as a country, we will see more development because that will help us to appreciate what we have,” the PICA CEO tells Impacting Jamaica host Byron Buckley.Wynter says a process of resocialisation is needed starting at the early childhood education level.

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Political maturity, the bedrock of our achievements, says stock exchange boss

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 07:00:00 GMT

Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) head Marlene Street Forrest scores the nation high for its ability to maintain a stable democracy since gaining Independence in 1962. She says this political stability has set the stage for socio-economic growth, continuity, and relations with the international community.“It really is to me the bedrock of how our country continues to grow and develop,” Street Forrest tells Impacting Jamaica host Byron Buckley.She notes that an outflow of the political stability is financial maturity as evidenced by a great stock exchange, a banking sector and a model exchange framework that shows transparency and integrity.However, Street Forrest is disappointed by the decline in moral values and attitudes, which leads to high levels of crime and violence. She says arresting the moral decline has to start with resocialisation in the family.

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‘Women are going to have a MA and no M-A-N,’ says Dr. Herbert Gayle

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 07:00:00 GMT

Have boys been victims of a flawed transition to independence in Jamaica? Is that why there are more women doing well in country's education system? Anthropologist and Senior University of the West Indies lecturer Dr. Herbert Gayle has a powerful view.He has high marks for Jamaica’s advancement in education since the attainment of Independence. He highlights the achievements of women in this area, which he attributes largely to the positive messaging about women’s place in society that became prevalent under the Michael Manley administration in the 1970s.However, Dr. Gayle posits that the uneven development of the educational status of females, vis-à-vis males has produced a very poor social structure, with high levels of violence being an inevitable outcome.“At the current rate, a lot of women are going to have a MA and no M-A-N; and a lot of men will have dollars, but no sense,” he tells Impacting Jamaica host Byron Buckley.

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Impressive road network; Jamaicans overseas ready to help in other areas, says Dr. Karren Dunkley

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:00:00 GMT

Diaspora representative and local entrepreneur Dr. Karren Dunkley applauds successive administrations for the “tremendous accomplishment” in infrastructural development, as evidenced by the road network, since the island nation gained Independence in 1962.Pointing to the building of the interstate highway system in the United States, Dr. Dunkley says this accomplishment will facilitate economic growth across Jamaica. She is in favour of the establishment of a ministry that coordinates infrastructural needs in the health, education and water sectors.Dr. Dunkley, who represents the Jamaican Diaspora in northeast United States, says the wider community is interested in pooling its financial, and knowledge assets to accelerate development on the island.At the same time, she shares with Impacting Jamaica host Byron Buckley her disappointment with the weak governance structure in the Jamaican society as evidenced by, the high levels of corruption, garrison politics and cronyism. She is calling on civil society to demand a strong governance structure.

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Jamaica’s financial sector is sound, secure, says banker Tugwell Henry

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:00:00 GMT

President and CEO of Scotiabank Jamaica Ms. Audrey Tugwell Henry rates the “maturity and depth of the Jamaican financial sector and market” as one of the most significant achievements of the small island nation since gaining Independence in 1962.She highlights the country’s good mix of financial institutions in the form of local, regional and international commercial banks, building societies, credit unions, finance companies, insurance companies and investment houses.“The strength and chief hallmark of our sector is that we are highly regulated,” Tugwell Henry explains to Impacting Jamaica host Byron Buckley. “We have allowed the Jamaican consumers and businesses to play seamlessly in a global space,” she adds, pointing to the array of tools available to conduct commercial and financial transactions.Tugwell Henry, a career banker, points to the urgent need for sustained human capital development. This is evident, she says, in low matriculation to post-secondary institutions, inadequate numbers of people trained in higher-order skills, and high levels of crime – of which hamper the sustained high level of GDP growth. She advocates the forging of a strong public-private partnership to ramp up the nation’s human capital.

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We are living longer, thanks to advances since Independence, says EduFocal boss Gordon Swaby

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 07:00:00 GMT

Internet entrepreneur Gordon Swaby believes Jamaica’s most significant accomplishment since Independence is the improvement in life expectancy of the population, which has moved from about 50 years old to above 70.“I think for a country that is not wealthy we have done extremely well. We have benefitted from our people living longer,” Swaby tells Impacting Jamaica host Byron Buckley.Swaby, who is the CEO and co-founder of EduFocal Limited, an e-learning platform, identifies underperformance of the education system as one of the most disappointing features of the Jamaican society.He recommends the leveraging of technology in combination with expert teachers to improve the quality of education outcome on a wider scale.

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Jamaica’s democracy strong, but inequity problematic, says Archbishop Howard Gregory

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 07:00:00 GMT

Archbishop Howard Gregory is proud of the strong democratic tradition that Jamaica has developed since gaining political Independence in 1962. He points to the regularity of the nation changing governments by the ballot and not subterfuge. With the high level of maturity of Jamaica’s electoral system, its election officials have served abroad in professional capacities and as observers, Archbishop Gregory notes.Additionally, he is impressed by the significant improvement in the island’s physical infrastructure such as roads, housing, and educational facilities, with the church playing a significant role in the latter.However, the Archbishop, whose jurisdiction includes the West Indies, is disappointed that nearly sixty years after gaining Independence Jamaica is still tied politically to Britain. He believes it is time to complete the process of decolonization.Jamaica needs to replace the United Kingdom Privy Council with the Caribbean Court of Justice as the final appellate court, Archbishop Gregory tells Impacting Jamaica Host Byron Buckley.

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Pandohie celebrates Jamaicans, abhors violence, poor standard of living since independence

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 07:00:00 GMT

Industrialist Richard Pandohie celebrates the fact that, since gaining Independence, Jamaica has expanded as a global brand and huge influencer, both culturally and in the terms of the positions Jamaicans hold internationally.He points out that the Vice President of the United States of America, Kamala Harris, is of Jamaican descent.“One of my disappointments is that we have not even begun to scratch the surface of what that brand can do,” Pandohie tells Impacting Jamaica Host Byron Buckley. “We do not know how to monetise the brand.”Pandohie, the immediate president of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association, reasons that maybe Jamaica does not have the local capability to manage its cultural assets, and should employ the expertise.His most disappointing feature of the Jamaican society is the poor quality of life being experienced by the majority, which he describes as iniquitous. He slams the high crime rate as a burden on the economy and calls on civil society to be more demanding of political leaders.

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Selling the culture – Nadine Molloy talks achievements, way forward since independence

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 07:00:00 GMT

According to educator Nadine Molloy, Jamaica’s cultural creativity brand is the nation’s most significant achievement since independence. That brand, the Ardenne High School principal says, has gained for the country, significant international recognition.She recalls a vendor in South Africa claiming that Reggae music superstar Bob Marley was born in that country. It was a demonstration of how other nationals react to the strength of Jamaica’s cultural brand and its most iconic ambassador. However, Molloy believes her island nation is squandering this asset.“It has to start in the education system. We must educate our young people to maximise opportunities in the cultural economy,” she shares with Impacting Jamaica host Byron Buckley.Molloy is extremely disappointed with the culture of procrastination that plagues decision-making in Jamaica. She bemoans the multiplicity of innovations, new methods and systems that have been developed but never implemented.

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