Shows
The Public Eye With Ronald ThwaitesCussin Bad WudThere is a significant difference between a punishable offence by law and a disturbance of peace. Where does the line lie? What are the civil liberties afforded to us, as Jamaicans? Law is a very blunt instrument and its application is far from even or uniformly just. 2021-08-0205 minThe Public Eye With Ronald ThwaitesSliding DollarEverything gone up! The money caan stretch. How will people manage as the dollar continues to slide against its US counterpart? Are the current conditions sustainable for our fellow Jamaicans? Our most vulnerable continue to be on the short end of the situation with no one coming to their aid. Where do we begin in remedying this situation?
Commentary on the current currency situation of the Jamaican Dollar. 2021-07-0908 minThe Public Eye With Ronald ThwaitesA Better Mi Buy ItSkills, training, pay offs and the Jamaican Hustle..."betta mi buy it" or better to take time to learn, perfect and safeguard your craft? How we steer away from "write or left", towards obedience and safety on our roads? It's high time that our road safety laws be updated to the times we're in, so we can walk good.2021-06-1006 minThe Public Eye With Ronald ThwaitesA Matter of TrustAn exploration of the importance of trust throughout aspects of Jamaican culture, society, and government.
The value of trust is cultivated and therein authenticated through actions and not empty promises. 2021-06-0105 minThe Public Eye With Ronald ThwaitesRockhouse Foundation and Savanna-la-Mar Inclusive Infant AcademyIn this episode, we welcome guest, Peter Rose, head of the Rockhouse Foundation. The Foundation was founded in 2003 with an initial focus on improving the infrastructure of public primary schools, primarily in West Jamaica. We discuss the Foundation's beginning, its various school partnerships and shed light on its prized project, the Savanna-la-Mar Inclusive Infant Academy. Sav Inclusive is Jamaica’s first, and only mixed ability, full inclusion model school in Westmoreland’s capital city of Savanna-la-Mar.2021-05-2118 minThe Public Eye With Ronald ThwaitesOne Hand Can't ClapSocial Commentary - A perspective on the Jamaican government's current handling of societal issues, the COVID-19 Pandemic, fragile economy, and increasing crime problem and how best it could, would, or should be managed through the united efforts of both political parties. 2021-05-1906 minThe Public Eye With Ronald ThwaitesCrime Is A Daddy ProblemSocial Commentary - How important is the support, care and protection of a Father to our youth? What are the socio-economic problems associated with this epidemic? The effort needed to curb this crime monster, stemming from fatherless homes and families, needs to be addressed. 2021-05-1306 minThe Public Eye With Ronald ThwaitesMourning ChrisSocial Commentary 2021-05-0806 min
The Public Eye With Ronald ThwaitesDi Link - Parenting, Education & CrimeSocial Commentary - Colvin’s story: the reality of Jamaican males and why linking parenting, academic & social-emotional needs matters now in preventing crime. 2021-05-0406 min
The Public Eye With Ronald ThwaitesFool Fool PeopleSocial commentary2021-04-2304 min
The Public Eye With Ronald ThwaitesAh Want A ManEpisode 1, Season 12021-04-1807 minThe Public Eye With Ronald ThwaitesTeaser For The Public EyeAn invitation to listen to the upcoming podcast series, The Public Eye, where the talk is all matters related to our beloved country, Jamaica.2021-04-1601 min