Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass, a towering figure in American history, was a former slave who became one of the most prominent abolitionists, human rights advocates, and orators of the 19th century. His life and …
Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman escaped slavery to become a leading abolitionist. She led hundreds of enslaved people to freedom along the route of the Underground Railroad.
Harriet Tubman was born in Dorchester …
Cross-dressing teen, Dwayne Jones killed by mob
If you were wondering if Jamaica is still the most homophobic country in the world the story of 17-year-old Dwayne Jones should set you straight.
On 22 July, gender non-conforming teen Dwayne Jones …
Protests as jury finds George Zimmerman not guilty of Trayvon killing
US neighbourhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman who shot dead unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin, is now a free man.
Protesters have taken to the streets in the US as black community leaders …
Zimmerman’s Jury can choose manslaughter charge
Experts and pundits are speculating that George Zimmerman is likely to walk free. Zimmerman case judge, Debra Nelson, has allowed jurors to consider a lesser charge of manslaughter as well as the main …
Jamaica to ban smoking in public from 15 July
Jamaica is set to become the latest country to impose a public smoking ban.
Health Minister Fenton Ferguson announced on Tuesday that smoking will be prohibited in public places beginning 15 …
US human trafficking report upgrades Jamaica but blasts Russia and China
An annual US trafficking report has removed Jamaica from the US State Department Trafficking in Persons Tier Two watch list whilst Russia and China are cited as being among the world’s worst …
Campbell-Brown’s failed drug test blown out of proportion says source
Reports of Jamaican superstar Veronica Campbell-Brown’s failed drug test might have been blown way out of proportion, according to the Jamaica Observer.
It reports that a well-placed source …
Veronica Campbell-Brown fails dope tests and ban for Dominique Blake
Veronica Campbell-Brown tests positive for banned substance
The Jamaican Gleaner reported on Friday that track star Veronica Campbell-Brown has tested positive for a banned substance.
According …
94-year-old Nelson Mandela seriously ill in hospital
South African former president Nelson Mandela is seriously ill in hospital where he is being treated for a recurrence of a lung infection. The news was announced on the Nelson Mandela website.
A …
Doc Brown Rap 101
I’ve watched this video almost a dozen times.But I need to stop now cos, I’m talking in rhymes.Sitting here listening and my head just bops.I look mega stupid, so I really need to …
Snoop Lion talks about ‘Reincarnated,’ changing his name, and smoking weed
Opening in select theaters on 15 March is the new music documentary Reincarnated about Snoop Dogg. The movie follows artist Snoop Dogg as he travels to Jamaica to record his first reggae album, …