The United States has seen a significant increase in mass shootings in recent years, prompting calls for stricter gun control measures. Some states have responded to this by implementing bans on assault weapons, which are designed for rapid fire and are capable of inflicting high numbers of casualties. While a state-by-state ban on assault weapons could help to reduce the …

Raising the minimum wage is a contentious issue that often divides stakeholders. On the one hand, advocates argue that raising the minimum wage can reduce poverty, increase consumer spending, boost productivity, and promote social justice. On the other hand, opponents claim that raising the minimum wage can increase unemployment, reduce profits, raise prices, and harm small businesses. In addition, another …

A progressive tax rate is a system where the percentage of tax paid increases as the income or wealth of the taxpayer increases, while a regressive tax system is one where the percentage of tax paid decreases as the income or wealth of the taxpayer increases. A progressive tax system is often designed to achieve greater income equality and reduce …

Abrahim Simmonds, social worker and recipient of the Queen’s Young Leaders Award. Abrahim is a prolific youth leader and aspiring policy maker. He is a co-founder of the Jamaican Youth Empowerment through Culture, Arts and Nationalism (JAYECAN). JAYECAN helps young persons to identify a skill or talent that they can use to help the community and it creates programmes which …

Tiffany Carolyn Thompson, also known as Tee “N” Tee is a 25-year-old Jamaican who is passionate about music. “I will never not be singing. I am just driven to inspire people and help to bring them some form of ease and hope with my voice,” the singer affirmed. Check out this clip by her: Tee “N” Tee highlights finishing university …

Michelle Alexis Thomas is an attorney-at-law, motivational speaker and cultural ambassador who is hands-on, inspiring and committed to community and national development. She affirms that her motivation comes from persons around her and that she is highly involved in character building and community activities. I have been fortunate to have met and worked with Michelle at The University of the …

Mr. Malike Javone Kellier is a young man poised to do great things. Malike was born on January 19, 1992, in Montego Bay Jamaica where he grew up in a close knit family setting. He credits family support as one of the central pillars to his continued success. “My mother ensured she started my foundation at a good school and …