Task Force appointed to investigate Trayvon Martin killing
Seventeen-year-old Trayvon Martin was killed by a self-appointed town watch patrolman more than three-and-a-half weeks ago. But for residents of Sanford, Florida, the crime still feels …
Preview: Stud Life
London-set ‘Stud Life’ is a sexy, young, cool, and gay British urban romance that pays homage to Spike Lee’s ‘She Gotta Have It’. It is the only new British film to be screening at the British Film …
Roundup of Prince Harry’s trip to Jamaica
This is a roundup video of Prince Harry’s activities in Kingston, during his four-day visit of Jamaica to commemorate the 60th anniversary of The Queen’s reign, courtesy of the …
Phenomenal Woman – Maya Angelou
Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s sizeBut when I start to tell them,They think I’m telling lies.I say,It’s in the reach …
Prince Harry races Usain Bolt during visit to Jamaica
Despite Jamaican prime minister Portia Simpson Miller declaring that she wants Jamaica to break away from England and the monarchy, Prince Harry still seemed relaxed during his visit to the Island. So …
Kony 2012 highlights Uganda conflict
Kony is a word you’re going to see a lot of over the next few days — but just what or who is Kony?
Kony is Joseph Kony, the leader of the Christian terrorist group the Lord’s …
MBE for David Rodigan, Reggae-Dancehall DJ
Dancehall DJ David Rodigan has been awarded an MBE.
David Rodigan’s career spans almost 35-year years, in which time he has devoted himself to promoting reggae music through his various …
Why do we celebrate Valentine’s Day?
Valentine’s Day, celebrated on 14 February each year, is dedicated to love and romance. This day is named after a Catholic priest, Saint Valentine, who lived in Rome in the 3rd century. There …
Vybz Kartel branded The White Clown of Kingston
Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel has been called many names, good and bad, since his mainstream debut in 2002. However, a new nickname issued to him by a French publication may just take the …
African American Women and the right to vote: Pioneers in the Suffrage Movement
Throughout history, African American women have played a significant role in the fight for universal suffrage. Despite facing numerous obstacles due to their race and gender, these trailblazers made …
Oil and Hague in Somalia
For the first time in 20 years Britain has appointed an ambassador to Somalia.
The new Ambassador to Somalia, Matt Baugh, will be based in the Kenyan capital Nairobi for the time being until …
Prince Harry eager to meet Usain Bolt
Prince Harry is hoping to line up on the starting blocks next to sprinter Usain Bolt during his diamond jubilee tour of the Caribbean and Central America.
The prince plans to meet the world’s …