News Update: According to the Jamaica Gleaner, the police have recovered the body of 20-year-old Alrick Moncrieffe, who was swept away by floodwaters in Havana, Arnett Gardens, St Andrew, during the passage of Hurricane Beryl last week. The body was reportedly found around 10:45 a.m. in the water on the outskirts of the Petrojam plant…
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The United States government donated medical equipment to Jamaica post Hurricane Beryl. Dr. Nicole Dawkins-Wright, Director, Emergency, Disaster Management, and Special Services, accepted donations valued in excess of USD 14,000 on behalf of the Ministry of Health and Wellness and the Government of Jamaica. The United States Embassy Jamaica wrote on their X page, we are…
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Queenie, a dedicated fish vendor from Portland Cottage in Clarendon, shared her struggles with Prime Minister Andrew Holness after Hurricane Beryl. She was trying to sell 300 pounds of frozen conch and other seafood amidst the aftermath of the storm. Queenie, determined and resilient, emphasized she wasn’t seeking a handout; she just needed customers to…
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Thelma Campbell, an 89-year-old woman, born in Jamaica, moved to Britain as part of the Windrush mass migration in 1960. Ms. Campbell moved to Britain when Britain was still part of the British Empire and therefore a British citizen. Jamaica later got Independence in 1962. The former factory worker has lived, worked, and raised her…
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Hundreds of thousands of Jamaicans remain without power after Hurricane Beryl thundered through the Island. The category four storm—one of the most powerful to ever hit the country since Hurricane Gilbert in September of 1988 —swept along the island’s southern coast on Wednesday night, bringing more than 12 hours of heavy rain. Officials and residents…
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Hurricane Beryl, now deemed a potentially catastrophic Category 5 storm, has targeted Jamaica after resulting in at least one fatality and causing extensive destruction across several Caribbean islands on Monday. Beryl, a formidable force of nature, is making its way toward Jamaica with an alarming intensity. Classified as a Category 5 storm, Beryl carries with…
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Opposition leader Mark Golding claim he will renounce his British citizenship. Mr. Golding declared with conviction that Jamaica needs complete decolonization, emphatically stating that one cannot have “one foot in and one foot out of the King’s Yaad,” fully aware of his status as a British citizen. He made these statements without intending at the…
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Capleton, also known as Fireman and King Shango, is famous for his unique dancehall and roots reggae vibes. He just dropped his new video “Rich Summer” and he kept it local in Bull Bay. Known for his fiery lyrics and timeless rhythms, Capleton continues to uphold his roots and represent for the local community. The…
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Opinion As I am about to repost this video of this remarkable Jamaican young lady, another powerful video comes to mind. I recalled a video I saw on social media of the Nigerian Academic, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, who voiced the similar sentiment that; she never identified as black until she came to America. Listening to…
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