The Ministry of Education, in responding to the traumatic events experienced by residents of West Kingston and other areas of the city during the recent civil unrest, is appealing for support. There is great need for items including journals for students and teachers, art therapy materials such as paint, markers,

A view near Tivoli from the railroad. © 1988 Christopher Edmonds Here’s a guest post by Diana Thorburn on what’s been happening here in Jamaica over the last few days. I think this is an accurate and fair assessment of the situation, explaining that this didn’t “just happen”.  Please share your comments