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Jamaica and the reality of our dictatorship government

Dr Canute Thompson / June 25, 2021

In 2018 I codified, via an article published in the Jamaica Observer of March 25, 2018, my strongly held view that Jamaica was on the path towards a dictatorship. (See link to the full article here). https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/are-we-on-a-march-to-dictatorship-_128766?profile=1097&template=MobileArticle I listed four qualities of dictatorships, namely: Control of law enforcement agencies, particularly...

Probing proposals of the UWI Chancellor’s Commission Report(first published in the Jamaica Observer)

Dr Canute Thompson / June 25, 2021

The 2020 Governance Report on the UWI by the Dennis Byron-led Commission, was unfortunately viewed as an assessment of the stewardship of Sir Hilary Beckles, whose contract was, at the time of the report, up for renewal. The delay in confirming whether his contract would be renewed, was not only...

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Journal Articles

Thompson, C. S. (2020). Theories and applications of transformational school

leadership: Lessons from the experiences of two school leaders in Jamaica. Journal of Thought, Vol. 54 (3 & 4), 55 – 72. Available at http://journalofthought.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/08thompson.pdf

Thompson, C.S., & Samuels-Lee, L. (2020a). Jamaican teachers’ perspectives on the

desirability of performance-based payment: Lessons for education policy makers and school administrators. Educational Planning Journal, Vol. 27 (2), 63 – 84. Available at https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1252700

Thompson, C. S., & Samuels-Lee, L. (2020b). Planning employee

empowerment: Lessons from the perspectives of Jamaican teachers. Educational Planning Journal, Vol. 27 (4), 45 – 64. Available at https://isep.info/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/ISEPVol27.Issue4_.pdf

Cook, L., Thompson, C.S., &Weaver, S. Weaver, L. (2020). Mixed Methods

Research: Exploring its complexities and challenges. Caribbean Journal of Mixed Methods, Vol. 1 (01), 167 – 190.

Available at https://dhjhkxawhe8q4.cloudfront.net/uwi-press-wp/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/14144910/CJMMR.pdf.

Thompson, C. S. (2019a). School administrators’ and stakeholders’ attitudes toward, and

perspectives on, school-improvement planning. Educational Planning Journal, Vol. 25 (4), 7 – 26. Available at http://isep.info/volume-25-issue-4

Thompson, C. S. (2019b). Exploring teachers’ perspectives on effective organizational

change strategies. Educational Planning Journal, Vol. 26 (2), 15 – 28.

Available at https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1217437

Thompson, C.S., Burgess, S. & Major, T. (2019). Towards a philosophy of education for

the Caribbean: Exploring African models of integrating theory and praxis. Journal of Thought, Vol. 53 (1 & 2), 53 – 72.

Available at http://journalofthought.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/08thompsonetal1.pdf

Thompson, C. S. (2018a). Leadership behaviours that nurture organizational trust:

Re-Examining the fundamentals. Journal of Human Resource Management, Vol. 21 (1), 28 – 42.

Available at

http://www.jhrm.eu/2018/04/28-leadership-behaviours-that-nurture- organizational-trust- re-examining-the-fundamentals/

Thompson, C.S. (2018b). Planning for improvements in boys’ academic performance: Towards a better understanding of the role of teacher-student relationship. Educational Planning Journal, Vol. 24 (4), 59 – 76.

Available at: http://isep.info/wpcontent/uploads/2018/01/24_4_4_PlanningforImprovementsinBoys.pdf

Thompson, C.S. (2018c). Preparing Caribbean teachers for the 21^st century: Whither the place of ethics. Journal of Teacher Education and Educational Leadership, Vol. (2), 1 – 17.

Thompson, C.S. (2018d). The construct of ‘respect’ in teacher-student

relationship: Exploring dimensions of ethics of care and sustainable development. Journal of Leadership Education, Vol. 17 (3), 42 – 60. Available at http://www.journalofleadershiped.org/attachments/article/551/2017_0726Thompson.pdf

Thompson, C. S. (2017a). An exploration of faculty involvement in and attitudes toward strategic planning in their institutions. Educational Planning Journal, Vol. 24 (1), 7 – 19. Available at http://isep.info/volume-24-issue-1

Thompson, C. S. (2017c). Teachers’ expectations of educational leaders’

leadership approach and perspectives on the principalship: Identifying critical leadership paradigms for the 21st century. Journal of Organizational & Educational Leadership, Vol. 2 (2). Available at http://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/joel/vol2/iss2/4/

Thompson, C. S., Burke, T., King, K., & Wong, S. (2017). Leadership strategies

for turning around under-performing schools: Lessons from two Jamaican schools. Journal of Education and Development in the Caribbean, Vol. 16 (2), 42 – 77. Available at https://www.mona.uwi.edu/soe/publications/jedic/article/454

Book Review

Thompson, C. S. (2017b). Review of Leadership for success: The Jamaican school experience, by Disraeli Hutton and Beverly Johnson. Caribbean Journal of Education 39, (1 & 2), 150 – 153. Available at https://www.mona.uwi.edu/soe/publications/cje/article/456

NEWSPAPER COLUMNS

Education Policy

Thompson, C. S. (2021, March 2). Put your money where your mouth is, Holness. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/put-money-where-your-the-crisis-of-uwi-s-finances-and-why-we-must-overcome-it_216042
___________, C. S. (2020, June 2). Exploring lessons from COVID-19: Implications for educational planning. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/exploring-the-lessons-of-implications-for-educational-planning_193153?profile=1096
(2019, November 5). Make education a national priority. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/make-education-a-national-priority-starting-with-200-a-month-per-child_178850
(2018, September 9). Stepping forward with PEP. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/stepping-forward-with-pep_143549
———. (2018, March 27). Equity and transparency in funding secondary education. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/equity-and-transparency-in-funding-secondary-education_127693
———. (2017, August 29). US$150 per year simply not enough to finance secondary education. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/us-150-per-year-simply-not-enough-to-finance-secondary-education_109259
Thompson, C. S., & Lewis-Fokum, Y. (2017, August 15). Reimagining the education of the future in the Caribbean. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/reimagining-the-education-of_the_future_in_the_
Caribbean_103872
Thompson, C. S. (2017, January 23). ‘Inside the black box’ of school underperformance. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/-Inside-the-black-box–of-school-underperformance_76041
———. (2016, September 25). Whither performance-based contracts for Jamaican teachers—Part 2. Jamaica Gleaner. Retrieved from http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/focus/20160925/canute-s-thompson-whither-performance-based-contracts-jamaican-teachers-part
———. (2016, September 21). Whither performance-based contracts for Jamaican teachers—Part 1. Jamaica Gleaner. Retrieved from http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20160921/canute-s-thompson-whither-performance-based-contracts-jamaican-teachers-part-1
———. (2016, July 24). Towards more serious policymaking. Jamaica Gleaner. Retrieved from http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/focus/20160724/canute-thompson-towards-more-serious-policymaking
Thompson, C.S. (2020, November 22). Time for more action. Jamaica Observer.

Retrieved from

https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda-front-page/time-for-more-action-the-future-of-education-and-the-fierce-urgency-of-the-now_205517

Educational Planning, Economic Growth, and Sustainable Development

(2020, June 30). Exploring the COVID-19 and getting behind the poverty numbers. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/exploring-the-covid-19-part-4-and-behind-the-poverty-reduction-numbers_197289

(2019, November 21). Macroeconomic stability and devaluation. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/macroeconomic-stability-and-devaluation_179792

(2019, September 11). The pursuit of growth—Part 2. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/the-pursuit-of-growth-part-2-overcoming-obstacles-and-creating-the-conditions-for-sustainable-growth_174447

(2019, September 10). The pursuit of growth—Part 1. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/the-pursuit-of-growth-part-1-overcoming-obstacles-and-creating-the-conditions-for-sustainable-growth_174071

(2019, June 25). From bruk-pocket to porscheperity?—Jamaica’s economic turnaround. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/from-bruk-pocket-to-porscheperity-jamaica-s-economic-turnaround_168245

(2019, March 21). Jamaica’s neoliberal agenda and trickle-down economics—Part 2: Will it work?. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/jamaica-s-neoliberal-agenda-and-trickle-down-economics-part-2-will-it-work-_159272

———. (2019, March 18). Jamaica’s neoliberal agenda and trickle-down economics—Part 1. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/jamaica-s-neoliberal-agenda-and-trickle-down-economics-part-1_159271

———. (2018, September 2). Irrefutable correlations: Economic growth and the education system. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/irrefutable-correlations-economic-growth-and-the-education-system_143028

———. (2018, August 19). Macroeconomic stability, productivity, and the education system. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/macroeconomic-stability-productivity-and-the-education-system_141637

———. (2018, August 13). Devaluation, inflation, and the hedge insurance. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/devaluation-inflation-and-the-hedge-insurance-devaluation-inflation-and-the-hedge-insurance_141172

———. (2018, July 29). The academic as social activist: An endangered species? Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/the-academic-as-social-activist-An_endangered_species%3F_139806

Leadership, Accountability, Public Trust, and Transparency

Thompson, C. S. (2020, December 8). The PNP’s challenge. Jamaica Observer.

Retrieved from

https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/the-pnp-s-challenge-the-pnp-s-challenge-overcoming-its-existential-crises-or-death-wish_209425

(2020, November 20). If Golding is to make a mark. Jamaica Observer.

Retrieved from https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/if-golding-is-to-make-a-mark_207667

(2020, October 11). Developing our nation: Preserving our democracy.

Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/developing-our-nation-preserving-our-democracy_204740

(2020, October 1). If Lisa and Mark are to inspire. Jamaica Observer.

Retrieved from https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/if-lisa-and-mark-are-to-inspire-_204241

(2020, September 16). The 2020 General Election and the future of the PNP.

Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/the-2020-general-election-and-the-future-of-the-pnp_202658

(2020, September 1). Promises versus Performance – Part 2, The Holness

Administration 2016 – 2020. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from

https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/promises-vs-performance-part-2-the-andrew-holness-administration-2016-to-2020_201901

(2020, August 25). Promises versus Performance. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved

from https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/promises-vs-performance-the-andrew-holness-administration-2016-to-2020_201647

(2020, August 4). Highly popular…OK then. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from

https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/highly-popular-ok-then_200025

__________. (2020, March 8). Truth and political bias. Jamaica Gleaner. Retrieved from

http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/focus/20200308/canute-thompson-truth-and-political-bias

(2020, January 1). Appraising Chris Tufton’s performance. Jamaica Gleaner.

Retrieved from http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/commentary/20200101/canute-s-thompson-appraising-chris-tuftons-performance

(2019, December 1). A conference big on optics . . . but lacking in substance. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/a-conference-big-on-optics-but-lacking-in-substance_180820#disqus_thread

(2019, July 9). Accountability fatigue. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/accountability-fatigue-jamaica-s-chronic-condition_169206

(2019, June 20). The future of the PNP – A look at the party’s 7 ‘sins’. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/the-future-of-the-pnp-part-2-a-look-at-the-party-s-7-sins-_167135

(2019, June 11). The future of the PNP—Part 1. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/the-future-of-the-pnp-part-1_167132

(2019, April 7). Vaz’s victory victimhood, vaunting, and vision. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/vaz-s-victory-victimhood-vaunting-and-vision_161443

———. (2019, February 17). Step down, Andrew! Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/step-down-andrew-_157162

———. (2019, January 6). Andrew Holness and the destruction of trust. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/andrew-holness-and-the_destruction_of_trust_153800

———. (2018, December 23). It appears we will not have. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/it-appears-we-will-not-have_152813

———. (2018, December 9). Will we finally see accountability at Petrojam?. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/will-we-finally-see-accountability-at-petrojam-_151545

———. (2018, November 27). Clearing the air on lock-up conditions. The Gleaner. Retrieved from http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/commentary/20181127/canute-thompson-clearing-air-lock-conditions
———. (2018, November 25). State of evil! Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/state-of-evil-_150467
———. (2018, October 28). Extracting the lessons from the NIDS case. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/extracting-the-lessons-from-the-nids-case_147910
———. (2018, September 16). Holness’s legacy wish. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/holness-s-legacy-wish-mr-construction-mr-congestion-mr-anti-corruption-_144050

———. (2018, September 30). Planning…or just trying a t’ing? Which is the Andrew Holness administration doing? Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/planning-or-just-trying-a-t-ing-which-is-the-andrew
-holness-administration-doing-_145489
———. (2018, September 25). Permanent secretaries must never be victims. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/Permanent_secretaries_must
_never_be_victims
———. (2018, August 5). Holness’s many missed opportunities. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/holness-s-many-missed-opportunities-and-the-consequences-for-jamaica_140288
———. (2018, July 22). Outcry for Warren; what about those dismissed without cause? Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/outcry-for-warren-what-about-those-dismissed-without-cause-_139025
———. (2018, July 15). Holness government’s conto. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/holness-government-s-conto_138414
———. (2018, July 8). Holness’s blatant breach of his own standard. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/holness-s-blatant-breach-of-his-own
-standard_138000
———. (2018, April 30). 10 questions for Prime Minister Andrew Holness. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/10-questions-for-prime-minister-andrew-holness_131870
———. (2018, March 25). Are we on a march to dictatorship? Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/are-we-on-a-march-to-dictatorship-_128766
———. (2018, March 18). Models and contrasts of responsive leadership. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/models-and-contrasts-of-responsive-leadership_127471
———. (2018, March 11). Let’s end the practice of idle promises. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/let-8217-s-end-the-practice-of-idle-promises_127472
———. (2018, January 11). 7 reasons Montaque should resign (or be reassigned). Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/7-reasons-montague-should-resign-or-be-reassigned-_122125
———. (2018, January 7). The rule of law and a kinder, more gentle society. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/the-rule-of-law-and-a-kinder-more-gentle-society_121756
———. (2017, December 31). Reframing leadership and reimagining our politics. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/reframing-leadership-and-reimagining-our-politics_121008

———. (2017, November 14). Courageous leadership needed in an era of cowardism—Part 3. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/courageous-leadership-needed-in-an-era-of-cowardism-8212-part-2_115846
———. (2017, November 7). Courageous leadership needed in an era of cowardism—Part 2. Jamaica Observer. http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/courageous-leadership-needed-in-an-era-of-cowardism-8212-part-2_115846
———. (2017, October 31). Courageous leadership needed in an era of cowardism—Part 1. Jamaica Observer. http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/courageous-leadership-needed-in-an-era-of-cowardism-8212-part-1_115590
———. (2017, October 23). Is the JLP Gov’t about to back-pedal on UK prison deal stance. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/is-the-jlp-gov-8217-t-about-to-bck-pedal-on-uk-prison-deal-stance_114742
———. (2017, October 8). Leading at a higher level: Lessons in accountability. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/leading-at-a-higher-level-lessons-in-accountability_112843
———. (2017, September 25). Apologise, PM, you’re accountable! Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/editorial/apologise-pm-you-8217-re-accountable-_111920
———. (2017, September 25). The doctrine of accountability. The Gleaner. Retrieved from http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/commentary/20170925/canute-thompson-doctrine-accountability
———. (2017, September 24). The issue of public trust. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/the-issue-of-public-trust_111717
———. (2017, September 12). What type of leadership do schools need? Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/what-type-of-leadership-do-schools-need-_109931
———. (2017, August 6). Whither the PNP and visionary leadership. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/whither-the-pnp-and-visionary-leadership_106715
———. (2017, July 16). Mendacity? Trickery? Insincerity? — Will PM Holness do the right thing with the OCG Report? Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/mendacity-trickery-insincerity-8212-will-pm-holness-do-the-right-thing-with-the-ocg-report-_104932
———. (2017, June 4). Caring less about less-caring and careless politicians? Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/caring-less-about_100715
———. (2017, May 21). On being a transformational leader. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/on-being-a-transformational-leader_99379
———. (2017, April 16). Reimagining political leadership — The challenge to Andrew and Peter. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Reimagining-political-leadership——The-challenge-to-Andrew-and-Peter——-_95284
———. (2017, April 2). Gaining and maintaining the trust of citizens. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/Gaining-and-maintaining-the-trust-of-citizens_94345
———. (2017, February 5). Peter Phillips and the future of the PNP. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/Peter-Phillips-and-the-future-of-the-PNP_84778
———. (2017, January 7). 7 suggestions for the new commissioner of police. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/7-suggestions-for-the-new-commissioner-of-police_85812
———. (2017, January 6). The church and moral leadership—Part 2. The Gleaner. Retrieved from http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/focus/20160724/canute-thompson-towards-more-serious-policymaking
———. (2017, January 5). The church and moral leadership—Part 1. The Gleaner. Retrieved from http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/commentary/20170105/canute-thompson-church-and-moral-leadership-part-1
———. (2016, December 17). Ensuring equity in accountability. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/Ensuring-equity-in-accountability-_83877
———. (2016, December 10). Nurturing a culture of accountability. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/Nurturing-a-culture-of-accountability_83118
———. (2016, December 4). The PNP’s existential crisis. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/The-PNP-s-existential-crisis_82113
———. (2016, November 26). Character-centred leadership: Whither Jamaica’s future? Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/Character-centred-leadership–whither-Jamaica-s-future-_81489
———. (2016, November 19). Political success and emotional intelligence: leadership under the microscope. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/Political-success-and-emotional-intelligence–leadership-under-the-microscope_80717
———. (2016, October 22). Raising the bar of leadership in Jamaica. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/Raising-the-bar-of-leadership-in-Jamaica_77936
———. (2016, September 17). The PNP does not get it. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/The-PNP-does-not-get-it_73963
———. (2016, August 6). Andrew, do the right thing! Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/-Andrew–do-the-right-thing–_69684
———. (2016, August 1). The PNP needs constructive subversion. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/The-PNP-needs-constructive-subversion_68230

Public Corruption

Thompson, C.S. (2020, July 12). Advancing the anti-corruption agenda. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/advancing-the-anti-corruption-conversation_198241

(2019, August 22). More questions than answers on PM’s integrity declaration. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/more-questions-than-answers-on-pm-s-integrity-declaration_172379

(2019, August 8). #CorruptionStop. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/-corruptionstop-time-to-lock-up-dishonourable-parliamentarians_171450

(2019, July 28). The unwavering stench of possible corruption. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/the-unwavering-stench-of-possible-corruption-and-another-damning-auditor-general-audit-report_170906

(2019, July 21). The integrity commission report: Evidence of disintegration? Jamaica Gleaner. Retrieved from http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/focus/20190721/canute-s-thompson-integrity-commission-report-evidence-disintegration

(2019, May 20). The integrity commission’s obscure mission. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/the-integrity-commission-s-obscure-mission_165242

(2019, May 8). Absence of facts fuels mistrust. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/absence-of-facts-fuels-mistrust_164192

(2019, May 1). Deal with corruption! Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/deal-with-corruption-_163628

(2019, March 31). Scandals and popularity: To what standard do we hold our leaders? Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/scandals-and-popularity-to-what-standard-do-we-hold-our-leaders-_160939

———. (2019, March 24). Was it really a swift resignation?: Are we at a different place? Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/was-it-really-a-swift-resignation-are-we-at-a-different-place-_160287

———. (2019, January 27). Is the Holness Administration in business with corrupt Israeli companies? Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/is-the-holness-administration-in-business-with-corrupt-israeli-companies-_154850

———. (2018, December 9). Curious about Jamaica-Israeli connection. The Gleaner. Retrieved from http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/focus/20181209/canute-thompson-curious-about-jamaica-israeli-connection

———. (2018, December 3). Naming politicians who ‘hug up’ criminals. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/naming-politicians-who-hug-up-criminals-naming-politicians-who-hug-up-criminals_151234

———. (2018, July 1). The Bunting precedent: Parliament should be better for it—petrojam questions, questions, questions. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver
.com/the-agenda/the-bunting-precedent-petrojam-questions-questions-questions_137373
———. (2018, June 19). Petrojam: Pinnacle of corruption? The Gleaner. Retrieved from http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/commentary/20180619/canute-thompson-petrojam-pinnacle-corruption
———. (2018, June 3). Leading from the front in combating corruption — Part II. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/leading-from-the-front-in-combating-corruption-part-ii_134749
———. (2018, May 27). Leading from the front in combating corruption. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/leading-from-the-front-in-combating_corruption_131378
———. (2018, April 15). Transparency in Gov’t’s advertising expenditure. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/transparency-in-gov-8217-t-8217-s-advertising-expenditure_130573
———. (2017, December 17). Hero-worship, corruption, and the media. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/hero-worship-corruption-and-the-media_119535
———. (2017, December 04). 12 questions on that botched car import deal. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/editorial/12-questions-on-that-botched-car-import-deal_118849
———. (2017, July 30). Tribal politics, alternative facts, and the Fourth Estate. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/tribal-politics-alternative-facts-and-the-fourth-estate_100987
———. (2017, January 28). Going the distance on fighting corruption in Jamaica. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/Going-the-distance-on-fighting-corruption-in-Jamaica_87805

———. (2016, October 9). Processes vs politics in public administration. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/Processes-vs-politics-in-public-administration_76461

Public Order, Crime Management, and the Justice System

Thompson, C.S. (2019, March 10). ‘Improving’ and bungling: Crime assessment, botching the basics, and civility. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/-improving-and-bungling-crime-assessment-botching-the-basics-and-civility_158864

———. (2019, January 13). Fight corruption with equal ferocity as crime. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/fight-corruption-with-equal-ferocity-as-crime_154379

———. (2018, October 22). ZOSO and SoE fairness and ‘favouritism’. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/zoso-and-soe-fairness-and-favouritism-_147370

———. (2018, January 28). From ZOSO to state of emergency and beyond. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/from-zoso-to-state-of-emergency-and-beyond_123379
———. (2018, January 21). We need more than a state of emergency. The Gleaner. Retrieved from http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/focus/20180121/canute-thompson-we-need-more-state-emergency
———. (2018, January 21). We do not need a crime plan: … but we need more than a limited state of emergency. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/we-do-not-need-a-crime-plan-but-we-need-more-than-a-limited-state-of-emergency_122952
———. (2017, September 10). If ZOSO is to succeed . . . Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/if-zoso-is-to-succeed-8230-_110136
———. (2017, September 3). Zones of special operations bound to fail. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/zones-of-special-operations-bound-to-fail_109778
———. (2017, July 23). Zones of special operations. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/colmns/zones-of-special-operations_105609
———. (2017, May 2). Whither a coherent national security strategy. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/whither-a-coherent-national-security-strategy_97532
———. (2017, March 26). Fighting crime strategically. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/Fighting-crime-strategically_93606
———. (2016, November 5). Breaking the bond between criminality and political strongholds. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/Breaking-the-bond-between-criminality-and-political-strongholds_78599

———. (2016, October 15). Acknowledging inconvenient truths about crime in Jamaica. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/Acknowledging-inconvenient-truths-about-crime-in-Jamaica_76462

Governance

Thompson, C. S. (2020, March 24). Exploring some lessons from COVID-19. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/exploring-some-lessons-from-covid-19_190328

(2020, February 25). The reality of the Holness administration — Part 5. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/article/20200225/ARTICLE/200229820/1436

(2020, February 12). The reality of the Holness administration — Part 4. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/the-reality-of-the-holness-administration-part-4_186543

(2020, January 14). The reality of the Holness administration — Part 3. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/The_reality_of_the_Holness
_Administration_%26%238212;_Part_3

(2019. December 31). The reality of the Holness administration — Part 2. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/the-reality-of-the-holness-administration-part-2_181589

(2019, December 5). The reality of the Holness administration — Part 1. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/the-reality-of-the-holness-administration-part-1_181463

(2019, November 3). Jamaica will not prosper—with education as a low priority. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/jamaica-will-not-prosper-with-education-as-a-low-priority_178733
(2019, August 11). From ‘poverty to prosperity’ for whom? Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/from-poverty-to-prosperity-for-whom-we-are-reaping-what-the-governmernt-sowed_172008

(2019, March 3). 3 years into this JLP administration: Post-truth, ‘whataboutism,’ and government’s scorecard. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/3-years-into-this-jlp-administration-post-truth-whataboutism-and-government-s-scorecard_158466

———. (2019, February 24). Placing the performance of the government in context—Part 3: The education sector continued. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/placing-the-performance-of-the-government-in-context-part-3-the-education-sector-continued_156692

———. (2019, February 3). Placing the performance of the government in context—Part 2. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/placing-the-performance-of-the-government-in-context-part-2_155411

———. (2018, December 31). Placing the performance of the government in context—Part 1. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/placing-the-performance-of-the_153266

———. (2018, November 20). Hope gov’t not disrespecting the intelligence of the J’can people. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/hope-gov-t-not-disrespecting-the-intelligence-of-the-j-can-people_149851
———. (2018, November 8). Aiming for higher: … and the return of Dr. Andrew Wheatley. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicayvvobserver.com/opinion/aiming-for-higher-and-the-return-of-dr-andrew-wheatley_149076
———. (2018, June 17). Magnanimity or self-glory? The evidence of lust in the naming of the highway — and other lusts. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/magnanimity-or-self-glory-the-evidence-of-lust-in-the-naming-of-the-highway-and-other-lusts_135981
———. (2018, June 12). Time will heal Seiveright but PS must answer. The Gleaner. Retrieved from http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/commentary/20180612/canute-thompson-time-will-heal-seiveright-ps-must-answer
———. (2018, June 12). Pitiable and preposterous claims from a vainglorious Seiveright—Still the permanent secretary must answer. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/pitiable-and-preposterous-claims-from-a-vainglorious-seiveright-still-the-permanent-secretary-must-answer_135515
———. (2018, April 22). Media’s double standard: Ferguson vs Tufton. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/media-8217-s-double-standard-ferguson-vs-tufton_131200
———. (2018, March 5). Holness’s philosophy of power puts democracy under threat. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/opinion/holness-8217-s-philosophy-of-power-puts-democracy-under-threat_126594
———. (2018, February 18). A probationary chief justice and Holness’s pattern of judgement. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/a-probationary-chief-justice-and-holness-8217-s-pattern-of-judgement_125582
———. (2018, February 11). Trump, Holness walking similar path of missteps. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/trump-holness-walking-similar-path-of-missteps_124402
———. (2017, December 10). Alternative facts, half-truths, and honour. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/alternative-facts-half-truths-and-honour_119385
———. (2017, November 26). Action versus words. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/action-versus-words_118050
———. (2017, October 1). Transformation of the public sector—Part 3. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/transformation-of-the_112266
———. (2017, August 13). Lessons in reasonableness. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/lessons-in-reasonableness_107391
———. (2017, July 2). Transformation of the public sector — Part 2. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/transformation-of-the-public-sector-8212-part-2_103295
———. (2017, June 25). Whose interests do politicians represent? Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/whose-interests-do-politicians-represent-_100011
———. (2017, March 18). Promises, principles and performance. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/Promises–principles-and-performance_92856
———. (2017, March 11). Transformation of the public sector — Part 1. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/Transformation-of-the-public-sector—Part-1_92096
———. (2016, December 31). Doing right by the people of Jamaica — Part 2. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/Doing-right-by-the-people-of-Jamaica—Part-2_85162
———. (2016, September 19). The matter of placing credit where it is due. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/The-matter-of-placing-credit-where-it-is-due_65819
———. (2016, September 10). Two tests of transparency. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/Two-tests-of-transparency_73196
———. (2016, September 3). Political platitudes, promises, and performance. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/Political-platitudes–promises–and-performance-_72274
———. (2016, October 3). Re-imagining our justice system — Part 4: Prevention, Performance, Productivity. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/Re-imagining-our-justice-system—Part-4–Prevention–Performance–Productivity_74989
———. (2016, September 12). Re-imagining our justice system — Part 3: The legal professionals. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/Re-imagining-our-justice-system—Part-3–The-legal-professionals_68233
———. (2016, August 29). Re-imagining our justice system — Part 2: Accountability and citizen empowerment. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/Re-imagining-our-justice-system—Part-2–Accountability-and-citizen-empowerment_68232
———. (2016, August 16). Re-imagining our justice system — Part 1: Efficiency and independence. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/Re-imagining-our-justice-system—Part-1–Efficiency-and-independence-_68231

Global Affairs

Thompson, C.S. (2021, January 10). Lessons from America’s decline. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/lessons-from-america-s-decline_211719

Thompson, C. S. (2020, February 8). Attacking anti-corruption activist? . . . Testing Tapia’s truthfulness. Jamaica Gleaner. Retrieved from http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/commentary/20200208
/canute-s-thompson-attacking-anti-corruption-activist-testing-tapias

———. (2017, November 12). Mirages of history and intellectual dishonesty. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/mirages-of-history-and-intellectual-dishonesty_116656

———. (2016, November 12). Coping in a post-fact world: the irony of the ‘information’ age. Jamaica Observer. Retrieved from http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/Coping-in-a-post-fact-world–the-irony-of-the–information–age_80177

PAPERS PRESENTED

Papers Presented at Academic Conferences and Seminars

(2020) Expert Panelist: “UNESCO Webinar on Education Response during COVID-19”. May 7.
(2020) Response to Paper: “A Utility Account of Liberal Education by Jane Gatley”. Philosophy of Education Society. Pittsburgh, Penn. March 6 – 9
(2019) Paper Presentation: “School Administrators Perceptions of Strategic Planning: Locating Concerns about Efficacy”. Caribbean Centre for Educational Planning Symposium, Jamaica. October 24-25
(2019) Panel Discussion: “Youth in Motion: Building Young People’s Future in Small Island Developing States”. UNESCO Conference on Advocating for Small Island Developing States. Kingston, Jamaica. September 11.
(2019) Paper Presentation: “Personal Professional Responsibilities and Values Issues” at UNESCO’s Global Webinar on Developing Leadership: Sustainable Employability, Productivity, and Governance in the New Workforce. April 24.
(2019) Panel Presentation: “Re-Imagining the Task of Philosophy: Defending Philosophy of Education as Praxis”. Philosophy of Education Society. Richmond, Virginia, March 14 – 18.
(2019) Panel Presentation: “The Vitality of Educational Planning”. Institute for Educational Administration and Leadership, Jamaica. Kingston, March 6 – 7.
(2017) Paper Presentation: “Exploring easily forgotten elements of sustainable development in Early Childhood Education”. Early Childhood Development Conference. Montego Bay. Nov. 26 & 27.
(2017) Paper Presentation: “Planning for Improved Students’ Performance-Epistemology, Pedagogy, and Teacher Preparation: Exploring Experiences of Students in Jamaican School. International Society for Educational Planning. Toronto. October 11 – 14.
(2017) Paper Presentation: “Postmodern Epistemology: Exploring Insights for Improving the Pedagogical Experiences of Students in Jamaican Schools”. Schools of Education Biennial Conference. Montego Bay, June 21.
(2017) Paper Presentation: “Students’ Perspectives on Listening and its Relationship to their Perceptions of Leadership: Exploring Dimensions of Ethics of Care and Sustainable Development”. Schools of Education Biennial Conference. Montego Bay, June 22.
(2017) Paper Presentation: “Leadership Strategies for turning around Underperforming Schools: The Experience of two Jamaican Schools. Institute for Educational Administration and Leadership. Kingston, March 3.
(2017) Paper Presentation: “Performance-based pay for Jamaican Teachers. Institute for Educational Administration and Leadership – Jamaica. Kingston, March 3 – 4.
(2016) Paper Presentation: “An Exploration of faculty involvement in and attitudes towards, strategic planning in their institutions”. International Society for Educational Planning. New Orleans, October 18 – 22.
(2015). Paper Presentation: “Locating the Epicentre of Effective Educational Leadership in the 21^st Century”. Institute for Educational Administration and Leadership. Montego Bay, Jamaica, August 20 – 21.
(2015). Paper Presentation: “Fundamental Requirements for Mainstreaming TVET in the Education System: Finding the Path to Consensus and Collaborative Relationships”: School of Education and UNESCO, Second International Conference on TVET in the Caribbean. Montego Bay, Jamaica, May 13 – 15.

Special Presentations and Invited Lectures

(2019) Keynote Address: “Leadership Re-Imagination and Governance: Imperatives for the Advancement of a Transformative Education System”. MICO Old Students’ Annual Glen Owen Memorial Lecture. Kingston, Jamaica. April 11.
(2019) Keynote Address: “Re-Imagining Higher Education in a Borderless World: Confronting Challenges, Overcoming Obstacles, and Owning Opportunities”. Schools of Education Biennial Conference 2019: Keynote Presentation. Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. February 19 – 21.
(2018) Concurrent Session Presentation: “Reimagining Critical Pedagogy and the Task of Philosophy: Defending Philosophy of Education as Praxis”. Philosophy of Education Society of North America. October 26 – 28.
(2015). Feature Presentation: “Managing Change in Times of Uncertainty”. Commercial Banking Division, Bank of Nova Scotia, Jamaica. November 13.
(2014) Feature Presentation: “Learning Challenges facing Leaders in the 21^st Century” Human Resource Management Association of Jamaica (HRMAJ 34). November 20.
(2013). Feature Presentation: “Economies of Scale and Scope: The Formation of Industry Alliances as a Strategy for Export Competitiveness”. Caribbean Export Development Agency, 5^th Management Consulting Business Symposium. Port of Spain, Trinidad. September 10 – 12.
(2009). Guest Lecture: “Students’ Perceptions and Expectations of Leadership in a Postmodern Era”. University of Manitoba, Canada. March 16.
(2009) Guest Lecture: “Challenges Facing Small and Medium Sized Enterprises”. University of Manitoba, Canada. March 17.
(2009). Guest Lecture: “Strategies for Community Capacity Building”. University of Manitoba, Canada. March 18.

Papers Presented to Workshops and Training Sessions

(2015). Workshop Session: “Towards a New Leadership Culture in the Jamaica Library Service”. Jamaica Library Service. Kingston, December 3.
(2015). Workshop Session: “Creating a Culture Governed by Shared Core Values and a Commitment to Excellence”. Ministry of National Security. May 5.
(2015). Workshop Session: “Strategic Leadership and Management”. The University of the West Indies, Strategic Leadership and Management Workshop Series. March 11.

Reports

#	YEAR	CONSULTANCY	ROLE and COUNTRY	FORMAT / TITLE OF TECHNICAL REPORT / OUTPUT
1	2019	OECS School Leadership and Accountability Project	Deputy Lead Consultant Dominica and St. Lucia	Stewart, M., Thompson, C., Smith, M., Moore, S., & Edwards-Kerr, D. (2019). Educational Leadership and Accountability among Primary School Principals and Educational Leaders in Dominica, St. Lucia, Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Castries, St. Lucia: Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS).
2	2019	Training of School Leaders in the development of School Improvement Plans	Sole Consultant Antigua	Training Manual Strategic plans (12)
3	2017 to 2020	Facilitating the development of School Improvement Plans	Lead Consultant Jamaica	Strategic Plans (4)
4	2016	Review of Inter-American Development Bank Education Sector Transformation Programme Report	Consultant Jamaica	Report on the Facilitation of Stakeholder Review Consultation on IDB ESTP Report
5	2015	Development of Moneague College’s Strategic Plan	Jamaica	Strategic Plan for 2015 to 2020
6	2014	Negotiation of grant of £25M from UK Gov to the Government of Jamaica	Jamaica	Report on UK-Jamaica proposed Memorandum of Understanding for the Reform of Jamaica’s Correctional Estate
7	2014	Merger of the Jamaica Constabulary Force and the Island Special Constabulary Force	Lead Consultant Jamaica	Report on Process for the Merger of the Island Special Constabulary Force and the Jamaica Constabulary Force
8	2010 – 2012	Management Reviews of the operations of seven Teachers’ and Community Colleges (Seven separate reports)	Sole Consultant Jamaica	Management Reviews of the_____(name institutions) College (Brown’s Town, Edna Manley, G.C. Foster, Knox, Moneague, Montego Bay, Shortwood)