Mike’s, Home of the Famous Nyamburgers
The story of Mike’s - one of the most popular fast food establishments in the early 1970’s Jamaican, which helped lay the blueprint of the island’s fast food industry today.
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.
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.