I'm a West Indian mum and West Indian mums will go to the wall for their children.

When fast food is not a treat but a dietary staple, the children surf the internet all day in dark corners of the room and are bombarded with latest gadgets. Things replace parental standards.

Before the Great Chicago Fire, no one took notice of Patrick and Catherine O'Leary, two Irish immigrants who lived with their five children on the city's West Side.

The State of Michigan Office of Children and Adult Licensing has also been notified of the allegation and will decide independently if they will be conducting an investigation.

Ever so welcome, wait for a call"
(West Indian proverb)

I like Colin Powell, I like his West Indian background, I like his intellect, I like a lot of things that he does and his style. What is at fault here is a policy that's taking this country to hell,