I feel very unsettled about the Jolyan Silvera case. When Silvera was arrested and charged for his wife’s murder in 2024, I wrote an article titled “Jolyan Silvera: not a good look.” In the story, I…
As Reggae Month activities intensify, the music’s influence is being felt far beyond its signature sound. Rooted in resistance and social consciousness, reggae continues to serve as a vehicle for…
Christopher Tufton last week invited health professionals to lobby for restrictions, or a full ban, on access to social media by Jamaican children under the age of 16. Should it institute such a rule,…
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP): The Super Bowl lasted all of 13 minutes for many Puerto Ricans in San Juan and beyond. People turned their backs to TV screens as food, music and chatter filled the first…
THE EDITOR, Madam: Fast food is fun food and such foods are relatively inexpensive, convenient and tasty. Minister Tufton, try as he may, will never succeed in getting fast food foodies to, over the…
Antoinette Spencer did not expect a simple direct message to change her life, and Gareth Robotham likely did not either. What began as casual conversation soon blossomed into a bond built on…
THE EDITOR, Madam: The classic example of hubris can be found in the Greek tale of Icarus who escaped his island prison with wings of wax and feathers that melted when he came too close to the sun…
THE EDITOR, Madam: Hurricane Melissa’s landfall in New Hope, Westmoreland, was in my view, an urgent call and ripe opportunity to build better future – in our relationships structures critical for…
A cool night breeze and unmistakable reggae spirit set the tone at Emancipation Park last Friday as patrons gathered for the annual Bob Marley Tribute Concert. The celebration drew a diverse mix of…