Brackets addresses a number of perplexing existential issues. These include questions surrounding patriotism and citizenship, the possibility of nuclear catastrophe and attempts to understand the self and our shared existence. In the end, and not surprisingly, there appears to be many more questions than answers. In some inexplicable way however, some questions are themselves clearly suggestive of the very answers they seek. The relationship between our questions and answers is as direct as the relationship between our choices and their consequences. We may deny but cannot avoid the...

Sufferers' Manifesto It is undeniable that new, unusual or radical approaches are now required to address Jamaica's intractable problems. This is not only necessary but imperative. As a nation, Jamaica is currently faced with perhaps the most crucial set of choices in its history. These choices involve a few critical questions: Do we continue to genuflect to the status quo or do we actively, in good conscience and with clear purpose, attempt to change course in terms of how we are governed, how we hold those who govern accountable and how we transform our system of governance to meet the...