In Greek mythology, Hydra was a gigantic, nine-headed, water-serpent monster with one of these heads being immortal. Herakles [Hercules], the most legendary hero, was sent to destroy Hydra. When he decapitated one head,…
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Kristen Gyles | TikTok playing ping pong with impressionable minds?
Recently, TikTok’s CEO, Shou Chew, appeared before the United States Congress to address criticisms relating to TikTok’s collection and handling of user data in light of the proposition for TikTok to be banned…
Imani Tafari-Ama | Tennessee: flashpoint for racist terror and resistance
April provides a timeline of terror in Tennessee in the United States of America (USA). This tragedy-filled month of memorials includes the Fort Pillow Massacre, enacted 40 miles North of Memphis on April…
Gordon Robinson | Focus on the fundamental question
I suppose I should be happy Constitutional Reform is finally becoming a hot button topic. For me it’s been a hot button topic for 30 years (publicly). Privately, it’s been at the forefront…
Mark Wignall | Can Holness recapture his glow?
In a parliamentary democracy like Jamaica, Prime Minister Andrew Holness draws on him being a vote-gathering avatar. But this must be adequately paired with, or driven by, successful government policy, promises of better…
Yuh Cyaan Wrong and Strong Same Time!
Much has been said about the incident involving the Kingston College and Calabar athletes at the end of the 100 meter Class 2 Final. However, most of the discourse has been partisan and…
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending April 14th, 2023
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories JOHNSON SMITH ISSUES WARNING ABOUT ENGAGING IN ILLEGAL MIGRATION According to Kamina Johnson Smith, Jamaica’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign…
USA’s First Caribbean Museum Re-Opens at Bigger Location
The only U.S.-based Caribbean heritage museum, Island SPACE Museum officially opened in its new location on Saturday, April 8, 2023. Still located in the Broward Mall in Plantain, FL, the new site is…
Listen to the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending ending April 14th, 2023
This is a podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending April 14th, 2023. The JAMAICA WEEKLY News Summary Podcast is brought to you by Jamaicans.com. The post…
Assessing Jamaica and its Importance to the Carifta Games
The 50th staging of the Carifta Games came to a close at the Thomas A Robinson Stadium in Nassau, Bahamas, on Monday night. At the close, the Jamaica contingent walked away with 78 medals including…