Jamaica’s Arrest Warrant For Sade Adu
In 1997, the long standing allegations of bribery levied against Jamaican traffic police went global, when the accusation came from one of music’s most influential vocalists - Sade Adu
The 1979 Union Island Uprising
Just two months after St. Vincent and the Grenadines achieved independence, a group of residents on Union Island staged a rebellion to air out their grievances against the years of neglect by the government.
Reclaiming the Legacy of Francis Williams
In a special episode written by Dr. Fara Dabhoiwala, professor of history at Princeton University, we tell the story of Francis Williams, a formerly enslaved Black Jamaican who was among the leading intellectuals of the 1700s & the painting that exposed the racist conspiracy against him and the entire Black race.
Jamaica’s First Corrupted Politician
To understand the root of political corruption in Jamaica, it seems to fit to look at the historic court case involving J.Z. Malcolm, who in 1952 became the first politician in Jamaica to be found guilty on fraud charges.
The Censorship Years of Comrade Ralph
Today, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves is the respected prime minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. But back in the 1970’s, he was persona non-grata in the Caribbean.
Welcome To Jamrock: Jr. Gong vs Brand Jamaica
Although an international hit, back home in Jamaica, some sections of society had strong opinions about Damian Marley’s, “Welcome To Jamrock”.
Everyone Except Haitians
The 1970’s saw thousands of West Indians emigrating or seeking refugee status in the United States. But Haitians soon realise that the U.S. immigration & refugee system did not work the same when it comes to them.
The Fight for the Emancipation Day Holiday in Jamaica
Since August 1st, 1838, Jamaica, and the rest of the British West Indies, achieved emancipation. Since then, it has been ongoing debate on the necessity of commemorating the end of one of the most brutal acts of mankind.
The Bombing of Cubana Airlines Flight 455
In the mid 1970’s, the first and only-mid air bombing of a civilian airliner in the Western Hemisphere took place thus becoming one of the most devastating terrorist attack in Caribbean history.
Homosexuality in the Jamaican Police Force
By no stretch, is the Jamaica Constabulary Force the most loved civil servant organisation. However, the organisation colonial roots, anti-blackness and the nation’s homophobia have lead to an almost century long belief that the organisation is been overrun by queer male police officers.