Hurricane Beryl

by Ryan Clement IT HAS BEEN A TOUGH WEEK! A week ago we were bracing ourselves for Hurricane Beryl. It has arrived and left its devastation in its long trail. St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Jamaica, Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, to name just a few places, have felt Beryl’s wrath. FRIENDS HAVEContinue reading “Hurricane Beryl”

FAITH in HUMANity

by Ryan Clement YOU SEE THE EXTENT OF HUMANITY in times of severe crisis. The coming together as ONE has been overwhelmingly evident, following the impact and destruction of Hurricane Beryl in the Caribbean – It is still there; Jamaica is the latest to suffer at the time of writing. Our thoughts go out to all.Continue reading “FAITH in HUMANity”

Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique

IN THIS BLOG, I share my personal connection with the beautiful Caribbean islands of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, the first two being where my parents originated; Saint Andrew and Petitie Carenage respectively. NO CHILD OF MY GENERATION with parents from the Spice islands would not have been told of what their parents went throughContinue reading “Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique”

Joining the Force

by Ryan Clement WHEN I WAS GROWING UP, many of my friends wanted to be a footballer, doctor or lawyer. In our minds, the first was a possibility whilst the second and third were merely distant dreams rather than true or real tangible aspirations. They had a ring to them, in that order; doctor orContinue reading “Joining the Force”

Seasons Greetings

by Ryan Clement SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL! I HAVE MANY FRIENDS who celebrate Christmas and many who don’t, both from a religious perspective and some for other reasons. Whatever your beliefs, convictions and or plans, I wish you all well during these challenging times worldwide. IF YOU PLAN to celebrate during this Festive Season orContinue reading “Seasons Greetings”

Why?

by Ryan Clement ON SUNDAY, 17 December 2023, all being well, I shall be at Anfield for the match between Liverpool and Manchester United to which I am very much looking forward. This week I was driving to court. I was thinking about the upcoming ‘Man U’ match and my last trip to Anfield, whichContinue reading “Why?”

U.N. Declaration of Human Rights

by Ryan Clement TODAY, 10 December 2023, marks the 75th anniversary of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which came into force in 1948, being just 3 years after the end of World War II. The Declaration provides that, as human beings, we are entitled to stipulated basic rights regardless of race, colour,Continue reading “U.N. Declaration of Human Rights”

Peace!

by Ryan Clement ON SATURDAY, 21 OCTOBER 2023 I was at Anfield for the 12.30pm kickoff Merseyside derby – Liverpool v Everton. As was expected, there was much banter between the fans, not entirely wishing the other the best. However, on a matter far more serious and important than a sports event, involving two localContinue reading “Peace!”