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Valentine's Day, celebrated annually on February 14, is a festival of romantic love, friendship, and admiration, marked by exchanging cards, flowers, and gifts, with origins linked to ancient Roman festivals and Christian martyrs, evolving into a day for expressing affection to partners, family, and friends.
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- A day to celebrate love, affection, and friendship through gestures like sending messages, giving flowers (especially roses), chocolates, and cards.
- It's observed globally, but traditions vary by country, with some schools seeing students swap valentines.
- Couples spend time together, exchange gifts, and share special moments.
- People show appreciation for friends and family, making it inclusive of platonic love.
- It's part of "Valentine's Week" in some places, with days for roses, proposals, chocolates, etc., leading up to the 14th.
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We know about your mom’: NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani heckled amid Epstein-related backlash
Protesters confronted NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani after Epstein-related records referenced his mother
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced protests outside his official residence after fresh controversy emerged linking his family to recently released documents connected to Jeffrey Epstein.
Videos shared online showed demonstrators gathering near the mayor’s home, shouting slogans and confronting Mamdani with chants including “we know about your mom.” The remarks referred to the appearance of his mother’s name in Epstein-related records that have circulated publicly in recent days.
The documents mention Mamdani’s mother, a well-known filmmaker, in connection with a social event referenced in the records. No allegations of criminal wrongdoing have been made against her, and the material does not suggest any illegal activity. Still, the association has drawn political backlash and fueled criticism from some quarters.
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Black Moors (Arapy) in Russia were primarily Africans brought via the Ottoman slave trade in the 17th–18th centuries, often serving as exotic, high-status attendants for the Romanov court, or as distinct communities in Abkhazia. While many were entertainers or servants, figures like Abram Gannibal rose to nobility, serving as a general under Peter the Great. Key Historical Details:
- 17th Century Origins: African individuals appeared as servants or entertainers (often called "Moors" or "Arapy") for the Russian royal family, with some employed as handlers for exotic pets like elephants.
- Peter the Great’s Influence: Peter I formalized their presence by recruiting or purchasing them, often educating them and employing them as specialized staff, referred to as Arapy Vysochaishchego Dvora (Blacks of the Imperial Court).
- Abram Gannibal: Perhaps the most famous African in Russian history, Abram Gannibal was kidnapped from Africa, sold to Russian diplomats, and became a godson and trusted military engineer to Peter the Great. He was the great-grandfather of the poet Alexander Pushkin.
- Abkhazian Presence: A distinct community of Afro-Abkhazians, often called "Black Abkhazians," existed in the Caucasus region, with origins potentially dating back to the 5th century BC or, more likely, the Ottoman slave trade in the 17th-18th centuries.
- Social Status: While many were brought as slaves, the concept of chattel slavery did not exist in Russia in the same way it did in the West; instead, they were often part of the serfdom system, though they often achieved higher social standing within the Imperial court.
- Cultural Representation: Their presence was often used by the Russian elite to display wealth, luxury, and "exotic" status in art and daily court life.
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Trump abandons attack mode as Minneapolis shooting backlash grows
ByAnthony ZurcherNorth America correspondent
- Published26 January 2026
The Trump administration has quickly abandoned its familiar "deny and attack" playbook after initially using it when federal agents shot dead Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on Saturday morning.
Within 24 hours, as various videos of the shooting circulated online, it became clear that the White House was out of step with public opinion and what Americans could see with their own eyes.
Since then, the administration – and the president himself - have changed tack, blaming Democrats for what happened and focusing less on the actions of the American nurse who was killed.
Democrats, meanwhile, have increased their criticism of the president's mass deportation policy and the aggressive tactics of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), leaning into a political fight that could result in a new government shutdown on Friday.
On Monday morning, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche described the situation as a "powder keg". While he blamed the Democrats, many on both sides of America's political divide will agree that the current situation is fraught with peril.
At least seven dead and 800,000 without power as major winter storm hits US
01:07Media caption, Watch: Winter storm grips US as millions face power outages and disruptionBySakshi Venkatraman, Elizabeth Rizzini, Lead Weather Presenter and Toby MannPublished25 January 2026Updated 26 January 2026 04:38 GMTA dangerous winter storm has swept across the US, leaving at least seven people dead and cutting power to hundreds of thousands of homes.
Schools and roads across the country have been closed and flights have been cancelled as "life threatening" conditions stretched from Texas to New England, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
At least two people died of hypothermia in Louisiana, and other deaths linked to the storm have been reported in Texas, Tennessee and Kansas.
As of Sunday afternoon, more than 800,000 households had lost power, according to poweroutage.us. Meanwhile, more than 11,000 flights were cancelled, FlightAware reported.Widespread heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain, which is a dangerous phenomenon where cooled rain droplets freeze instantly on surfaces, could last for days, and the storm could affect around 180 million Americans - more than half the population.
"The snow and the ice will be very, very slow to melt and won't be going away anytime soon, and that's going to hinder any recovery efforts," Allison Santorelli, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, told the BBC's US media partner CBS News.
Louisiana's Department of Health confirmed on Sunday that two men had died of hypothermia.
The mayor of Austin, Texas, said there had been an "exposure-related" death.
Officials in Kansas said a woman, whose body was found on Sunday afternoon covered in snow, "may have succumbed to hypothermia".
Weather-related deaths of three people have also been reported in Tennessee.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani wrote in a post on X that at least five people in the city had died on Saturday but added their cause of death was yet to be determined.
He said, however, "It is a reminder that every year New Yorkers succumb to the cold".
IMAGE SOURCE, WILL OLIVER/EPA/SHUTTERSTOCKImage caption, Washington DC is experiencing one of its biggest snowstorms in a decadeNew York state Governor Kathy Hochul warned residents to stay inside and off roads.
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Hochul said the "brutal" conditions were expected to bring the longest cold stretch and highest snow falls in years.
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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said on Sunday that the state was seeing more ice and less snow than was originally predicted.
"That is not good news for Kentucky," he said.
Weather experts have warned that one of the biggest dangers of the storm is ice, which has the potential to damage trees, down power lines and make roads unsafe.
In Virginia and Kentucky, authorities have responded to hundreds of crashes on roads.
Canadians have also been hit with heavy snow and hundreds of cancelled flights.
Officials estimate that there will be 15-30cm (5-11in) of snowfall in the province of Ontario. 
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Bob Marley's supporters argue he should be granted a knighthood for his profound global impact as a cultural icon, social justice advocate, and musical pioneer. His influence transcends entertainment, making him a powerful voice for the oppressed and a symbol of unity and peace worldwide. Key reasons cited for his worthiness include:
- Global Cultural Impact: Marley is credited with popularizing reggae music and the Rastafari movement on a global scale, making his name synonymous with Jamaican culture and identity.
- Advocacy for Social Justice: His lyrics consistently addressed issues like poverty, racism, inequality, and political corruption, resonating deeply with marginalized communities. Songs such as "Get Up, Stand Up" and "Redemption Song" became anthems for human rights movements and anti-apartheid efforts in South Africa.
- Messages of Peace and Unity: Marley used his platform to promote messages of love, unity, and resistance against oppression, most notably at the One Love Peace Concert in Jamaica, where he famously united rival political leaders on stage.
- Enduring Legacy: Despite his passing in 1981, his music and message remain as relevant today as ever, continuing to inspire new generations of artists and activists to fight for a better world.
Honours in the UK are awarded for significant, long-term impact on the community, arts, charity, or other fields. Proponents argue that Bob Marley's unparalleled influence on global culture and his role as a universal symbol of hope and resistance makes him a deserving candidate for such recognition, akin to other knighted musicians like Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Elton John.
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By Jennifer Jacobs, Joe Walsh, James LaPorta, Tucker Reals
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What to know about the U.S. military strikes on Venezuela
- President Trump said Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were "captured and flown out of the Country" early Saturday morning, confirming a "large scale strike" by the U.S. that drew quick condemnation and concern from across the globe.
- The U.S. Army's Delta Force, an elite special forces unit, carried out the operation to capture Maduro, officials told CBS News.
- A Republican senator said Secretary of State Marco Rubio had indicated that Maduro would face criminal charges in the U.S., where he was indicted years ago, and that Rubio "anticipates no further action in Venezuela." The Trump administration has long accused Maduro of drug trafficking and working with gangs designated as terrorist organizations, which Maduro denies.
- The strikes follow months of U.S. military buildup in the region, with the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier and numerous other warships positioned in the Caribbean.
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Bondi says Maduro and wife will "soon face the full wrath of American justice" on U.S. soil
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a social media post on Saturday that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife would "soon face the full wrath of American justice on American soil in American courts."
Maduro has been indicted in a U.S. federal court on at least four charges, including narco-terrorism offenses and possessing weapons "against the United States," Bondi said.
It was not immediately clear whether the nation's top lawyer was referring only to charges contained in an indictment filed against the Venezuelan leader in 2020, or if there would be new or different charges filed in an indictment Saturday.
Bondi said the Maduros were charged in the Southern District of New York, which is the same jurisdiction that handed down the 2020 indictment against the Venezuelan president. His wife, Cilia Flores, was not previously charged.
Bondi, in her post, added her thanks on behalf of the Department of Justice to President Trump, "for having the courage to demand accountability on behalf of the American People, and a huge thank you to our brave military who conducted the incredible and highly successful mission to capture these two alleged international narco traffickers."
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European Union calls for restraint, respect for international law
Top European Union diplomat Kaja Kallas said Saturday that she had spoken with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the EU's ambassador in Caracas.
She said the EU was "closely monitoring the situation" and noted that it had "repeatedly stated that Mr. Maduro lacks legitimacy."
"Under all circumstances, the principles of international law and the UN Charter must be respected," Kallas wrote on social media. "We call for restraint. The safety of EU citizens in the country is our top priority."
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Russia and Iran condemn U.S. strikes on Venezuela
Russia and Iran were among the many nations to react quickly to the U.S. military strikes on Venezuela and President Trump announcing the capture of the Latin American nation's leader, Nicolás Maduro.
Iran condemned the attack, calling it a "flagrant violation of the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of" Venezuela, according to the AFP news agency.
Russia's foreign ministry accused the U.S. of "an act of armed aggression against Venezuela. This is deeply concerning and condemnable" in a statement, according to the Reuters news agency.
"The pretexts used to justify such actions are unfounded," the statement said, adding a call for the prevention of "further escalation," dialogue, and backing other calls for an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council.
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Maduro's capture comes exactly 35 years after U.S. arrested Panama's Noriega
President Trump announced the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro early Saturday morning 35 years to the day after U.S. forces arrested another indicted Latin American leader, the late Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega.
A onetime U.S. ally and CIA informant, Noriega led Panama for much of the 1980s, but he fell out of favor with Washington toward the end of his reign due to allegations of drug trafficking.
Former President George H.W. Bush ordered the U.S. military to invade Panama in late 1989, leading Noriega to hide out in the Vatican embassy before surrendering to U.S. authorities on Jan. 3, 1990. He was convicted in the U.S. on drug trafficking charges and spent 20 years in an American prison before being sent to France to serve a money laundering sentence, and then to Panama where he was imprisoned on murder and other charges.
Noriega died in Panama in 2017.
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Reggae Land returns for 2026 on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August… bigger, deeper, and more cultural than ever.
As the UK’s largest reggae festival, Reggae Land brings together 130 artists across 7 stages for a full-scale celebration of reggae, roots, dancehall, dub and Caribbean culture.
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Both forms of heat therapy have their benefits.
By Kaitlyn LuckoffPublished: Jun 08, 2025 7:00 AM EDT
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The newest social club? Saunas. Spending time in dry heat is a win-win—you can reap health benefits while hanging out with your friends (which seems like a trend everyone is doing now at wellness clubs). But steam rooms aren’t getting the same treatment—is there a reason why? Are they as helpful for your health?
In short, both saunas and steam rooms use heat to increase the body’s core temperature and sweat rate, says exercise physiologist Rachelle Reed, PhD, ACSM-EP. The main difference between the two is climate; the sauna is hotter, but steam rooms are more humid.
Meet the experts: Rachelle Reed, PhD, ACSM-EP, is an exercise physiologist and the Director of Health and Science at Perspire Sauna Studio in Athens, Georgia. Lance Dalleck, PhD, is a professor of exercise and sport science at Western Colorado University. Reuben Chen, MD, is a board-certified physician specializing in sports medicine and pain management and the Chief Medical Advisor at Sunrider International.
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When your body is exposed to heat, it tries to re-regulate your temperature, which increases your heart rate, says Reed. So, if you use a sauna or steam room after a workout, it will somewhat prolong the cardiovascular workoutwhile you’re just sitting relaxing, she adds.
When you work hard to sweat, your systolic blood pressure can also increase, improving your circulation, Reed adds. Sweating in sauna or steam rooms may even lower your risk of heart disease, says Lance Dalleck, PhD, a professor of exercise and sport science at Western Colorado University.
So, which form of heat therapy should you make part of your post-workout practice? Ahead, experts dive into the benefits of both—and which one is more effective for your health.
Sauna Benefits
- It may help lower blood pressure. The heat causes the blood vessels to widen, which decreases blood pressure, Dalleck says.
- It can have cardiovascular benefits. Spending time in a sauna can be similar to the cardiovascular benefits of exercise, Reed says. “A lot of these long-term changes in the body systems that we see with heat therapy are really similar to what we see in somebody who's a regular exerciser for their whole lives,” she says. A 2022 study in the American Journal of Physiology found that regular sauna usage combined with frequent exercise can enhance cardiovascular health by decreasing cholesterol levels and blood pressure. While using the sauna doesn’t count as marathon training, it does raise your heart rate more than it would if you were sedentary.
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10 Sauna Benefits You Probably Don't Know About- It can improve your physical health. A person’s healthspan can increase from sauna usage, according to a 2021 review of several large studies published in Experimental Gerontology. The authors found that cardiovascular, muscular, and cognitive benefits from sauna usage can stall aging and extend lifespan.
- It may help with muscle soreness after a workout. A 2022 study in Biology of Sport looked at 16 male basketball players who spent a week doing resistance training followed by a 20-minute sauna session, and the next week, doing passive recovery after training. Their muscle soreness was less severe and they recovered better after the sauna sessions.
- It may improve your mental health. Regular sauna users have a reduced risk of anxiety and depression symptoms, Dalleck says. A 2021 review of several studies in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health reveals sauna usage can manage the pressure on individuals in high-stress professions, such as firefighters, police officers, military personnel, and first responders, potentially reducing their risk of cardiometabolic diseases.
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Steam Room Benefits
- It may improve breathing. The moisture in the air can add moisture to the throat, says Reuben Chen, MD, a board-certified physician specializing in sports medicine and pain management. Steam can soothe the respiratory system, helping to loosen mucus, and improve congestion, which can also be beneficial for those with mild respiratory issues, he says. (If you have a respiratory virus, you should stay home until your symptoms improve, per the CDC—but you can still breathe in steam from a hot shower or a bowl of hot water, according to the CDC.)
- It can improve skin hydration and appearance. Using steam for facials opens pores, which leads to deeper cleansing and better removal of dirt and oil, potentially reducing acne, Chen says. This can reduce acne. The hydration from steam can also boost skin elasticity, he adds. However, more research is needed to confirm these benefits.
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This At-Home Skincare Routine Will Clear Acne- It may be more efficient than saunas. Your body cools itself off through sweating, then that sweat evaporates, which it can’t technically do in a steam room because of the humid environment. Reed says. So your core body temperature rises faster than it would in a sauna, meaning you can spend less time in a steam room while achieving those same benefits.
- It might improve cardiovascular health. Regular use of steam rooms has the potential to improve circulation by dilating blood vessels, potentially lowering blood pressure and supporting heart health, says Chen. A 2021 study in Advances in Integrative Medicine had 80 healthy volunteers either take a steam bath followed by a shower, or just take a shower. The group that took the steam bath and shower experienced decreased blood pressure, improving their cardiovascular function.
- It can help you recover after a workout. The heat in steam rooms can support muscle recovery by relaxing tight muscles and increasing blood flow, Chen says. This can help to reduce soreness after intense exercise.
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Bogle had become a friend of a wealthy landowner and fellow Baptist George William Gordon, a bi-racial man who served in the Assembly as one of two representatives from St. Thomas-in-the-East parish. Gordon was instrumental in Bogle being appointed deacon of Stony Gut Baptist Church in 1864. Conditions were hard for black peasants, due to social discrimination, flooding and crop failure, and epidemics. The required payment of poll taxesprevented most of them from voting. In August 1865, Gordon criticised the governor of Jamaica, Edward John Eyre, for sanctioning "everything done by the higher class to the oppression of the negroes".[4]
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Jamaica currently produces very little oil but is actively exploring significant offshore reserves, particularly in the Walton-Morant Basin,with potential finds estimated in the billions of barrels that could transform its energy-importing economy, though these remain speculative until confirmed by drilling. United Oil & Gas is leading recent efforts, conducting surveys like seabed coring to verify hydrocarbon presence, a process that could lead to major investment and potential energy independence if successful, though no commercial discovery has been made yet.
This video explains why Jamaica's oil potential is different from Guyana's:
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yawdman InternationalYouTube · 8 Jun 2025Current Situation
- Low Production, High Consumption: Jamaica imports most of its oil but consumes around 54,000 barrels per day, with minimal local production.
- Historical Exploration: Decades of past exploration, including 11 wells drilled between the 1950s and 1980s, yielded few results, leading to skepticism.
This video discusses the history of oil exploration in Jamaica:
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Acb King TVYouTube · 15 Aug 2025Recent Developments & Potential
- Walton-Morant Basin: Modern seismic data suggests large potential reserves (potentially billions of barrels) in this offshore area.
- United Oil & Gas: This company holds the license and is conducting advanced surveys (seismic, piston coring) to confirm oil and gas presence.
- "Working Petroleum System": Evidence points to oil-generating source rocks and migration, similar to other successful Caribbean finds.
- Economic Transformation: A major discovery could shift Jamaica from an energy importer to a significant energy producer, similar to Guyana's recent success, potentially boosting GDP.
This video explores the potential economic impact of oil in Jamaica:1:28
Just askInstagram · 18 Jun 2025Next Steps
- Piston Coring: Samples from the seabed are being analyzed to confirm hydrocarbons.
- Final Analysis: Results from current surveys are expected in mid-2026.
- Drilling: If samples are positive, significant investment in drilling would follow, though this is a high-risk, expensive step.
Key Takeaway: While significant potential exists, Jamaica is still in the exploration phase, and a major commercial discovery has not yet been confirmed.This video provides a fact check on rumors of an oil discovery in Jamaica:
Britons are leaving the UK due to a combination of high living costs, stagnant wages, unaffordable housing, high taxes, and a desire for better work-life balance, often moving to countries with lower taxes (like UAE), better climates (like Spain), or stronger economies (like Australia, Canada, US) for improved career prospects, lifestyle, and affordability, with younger generations seeking opportunities and older generations seeking retirement in warmer climes. Key Reasons for Emigration
- Economic Factors:
- High Cost of Living: Rents, energy, and general expenses are squeezing finances.
- Stagnant Wages: Paychecks aren't keeping pace with rising costs, leading to financial insecurity.
- High Taxes: Many feel overtaxed, with high income and fuel taxes driving them away.
- Housing Crisis: Unaffordable property markets and difficult access to housing are major concerns, particularly for the young.
- Lifestyle & Opportunities:
- Better Work-Life Balance: Seeking less stressful environments and more time for family/leisure.
- Career Advancement: Opportunities for higher salaries, especially in sectors like medicine or tech.
- Warmer Climates: A significant draw for retirees, with Spain being a top destination.
- Lower Taxes: Tax-free incomes (UAE) or lower overall tax burdens attract professionals.
- Quality of Life:
- Improved Environment: Seeking cleaner air, safer communities, or simply a change from perceived UK gloom.
- Better Services: Desire for more reliable public services or a different approach to healthcare.
Who Is Leaving & Where Are They Going?
- Young Professionals: Often move to the US, Canada, Australia for career growth, better pay, and lifestyle.
- Retirees: Frequently choose Spain, Portugal, or France for warmer weather and lower living costs.
- High Earners: Attracted to the UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi) for tax-free income and luxury lifestyles.
Recent Trends
- The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revised its data, showing significantly more British nationals left the UK than previously thought, highlighting a substantial "brain drain" of skilled workers.
- This movement reflects a generation-wide loss of confidence in the UK's economic future, as young people feel undervalued and overtaxed, according to The Telegraph.
Why is most European countries blamed for their colonial and imperial past when pretty much every country was in the race for power
So history buffs help me out here, so you see how most European countries are reproached for their colonial and imperial past by most African and Asian countries even when their own countries have it those pasts too basically it's like playing a game then blaming the top player. So why is it so?
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I think it's largely because of scale and effect on the present day. It's absolutely true that there were slave empires in Africa before the arrival of Europeans, Japan tried to create a Japanese-centric greater East Asian empire during World War II and killed millions of people, the Mongols basically killed off anyone who wouldn't submit to them as they moved across Asia and Eastern Europe etc, so there's plenty of examples of this kind of thing from non-European nations.
The difference is that European colonialism basically touched every single continent on the planet. Both of the Americas, all of Africa, and a huge swathe of Asia was either directly or indirectly controlled and/or colonized by European powers/European descendants at one point or another in the run up to the 20th century, and even Australia became Britain's de facto dumping ground for convict peoples. So just the immensity of it is something to consider. I mean Britain controlled an empire that at one point held what...like a quarter of the world's territory and a third of the world's population? And that's just Britain alone, not even including the other major players like France, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, and even lesser one's like Germany, Italy, Belgium (Also the USA even though it's not "European" but still a Western power). I'm sure I'm forgetting some but you get the idea.
This brings me to my second point. Together with the scale of European colonialism, those empires only died out relatively recently in terms of world history (early-mid 20th century, still ongoing in a lot of ways though) and their immediate impact on other peoples has been more profound because of that. For sure the Mongols basically ruled over the greatest empire in terms of land mass and they tortured and killed millions, but that was roughly what, like 600-800 years ago? It doesn't have the same immediate ramifications. Today the West in general is much richer and more privileged today than other countries because of their (relatively) recent colonial exploitations. How many projects in Belgium were funded in some way by the 19th-20th century rubber and mineral exploits in the Congo? (I have no idea but it's just an example). Or how about the United States? The institution of chattel slavery was valued anywhere between 5-25 trillion dollars today in terms of assets that contributed to the American economy, we still feel the effects of that today. Or Britain? Queue your standard joke about how non-British your average British museum is TODAY. Stuff like that. So, much of the money/power that goes into what the West looks like and how it functions today came directly out of those recent colonial ventures, and many previously colonized nations are comparatively worse off still because of that.
It's not so much that people are saying that European/Westerners are the only ones to blame for imperialism (they're not as I've said, human beings of every description everywhere have the capacity to be shitty and exploitive) it's just that the scope of what Europeans did is much greater, much more recent, and has a larger historical footprint, therefore they deserve greater scrutiny. No one is "blaming" Mongolia for the Mongol hordes today because we don't live with the immediate consequences of that anymore (relatively speaking, obviously the Mongol invasions had a big impact on world history). Kind of a jumbled answer but still. Likewise no one "blames" Muslim countries for the 8th century attacks of the early Islamic empires into parts of Europe today, even though it happened and it was just as brutal as any other expansionist move, with killings, theft, forced conversions, whatever. But too much time has passed and too much has happened in the interim for it too hold the same significance in peoples' minds as more recent stuff.
I think also it depends on who you ask, every country is different. Like Japan still hasn't officially apologized to China for killing millions during World War II, but you never hear about it in the Western centric media landscape.
I'll also say that this is a very complex topic as well, I'm sure someone here will give a more concise answer.
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The Jamaica government has a hurricane grant program to assist homeowners who have suffered damage to their properties. The government has allocated over $1 billion to provide grants and assistance for restoration, reconstruction, and relocation efforts.
Grant Amounts:
• Minor Damage: Up to $50,000 for homes with minor damage
• Severe Damage: Up to $150,000 for homes with severe damage
• Total Destruction: Up to $400,000 for homes that are completely destroyed
Eligibility Criteria:
• Homeowners must have suffered damage to their properties due to the hurricane
• The damage assessment will determine the level of grant assistance
• Applicants must provide necessary documentation, including proof of ownership and damage assessment reports
How to Apply:
• Contact the Ministry of Labour and Social Security or visit their website for more information
• Submit an application and supporting documents, including photographs of property damage and proof of reduced income or unemployment¹
Labour Division
• Address: 1F North Street, Kingston, Jamaica
• Telephone: (876) 676-5694, (876) 676-5695, (876) 676-5696, (876) 922-9500-17
• Social Security Division
• Address: 14 National Heroes Circle, Kingston 4, Jamaica
• Telephone: (876) 922-8000-13, (876) 676-5629, (876) 676-5630, (876) 676-5631, (876) 676-5557
• Toll-Free: (888) 991-7284 (P.A.D)
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WhatsApp Contact: 876-850-9498
General Email: prunit@mlss.gov.jm
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Additionally, the National Housing Trust (NHT) has introduced a special mortgage moratorium to assist contributors and mortgagors impacted by natural disasters. The NHT also offers a Home Improvement loan to assist with roof and home repairs, with up to JMD 1.5 million per collateral.²
To submit an NHT special mortgage moratorium application, you can do so either online or in person through the following steps:
Online Application
Visit the National Housing Trust’s official website at www.nht.gov.jm.
Locate the special mortgage moratorium application form—usually available under the “Disaster Relief Facilities” or “Customer Services” section.
Complete the online application form by providing all required details, including your personal information, mortgage account number, and documentation showing impact from the natural disaster (such as photos of damage or proof of financial hardship).
Upload required supporting documents, including:
• Valid government-issued ID,
• Tax Registration Number (TRN),
• Evidence of property damage or income loss.
Submit the application and retain confirmation details or reference number for follow-up.
Contact for Help
• For guidance or questions, call NHT customer service or use their WhatsApp contact: 876-850-9498.
• Visit NHT’s official social media pages or website for updates and possible deadline extens
Chinese community packs relief supplies for St Elizabeth hurricane victims
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Several Chinese nationals have stepped up to support relief efforts for communities affected by Hurricane Melissa in St Elizabeth.
Videos shared on Instagram by Neil Yap Sam show volunteers at the Chinese Benevolent Association centre packing care packages destined for the hurricane-hit areas.
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The packages, which contain essential items such as food, water, and hygiene products, are part of a broader effort to provide immediate assistance to residents struggling in the aftermath of the hurricane.
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A CONVERSATION ABOUT PAUL BOGLE
It has been almost 160 years since this most terrifying event that took place on the original residents of stony gut in spring garden, St Thomas jamaica.
And there has not been any signs of compensation for the homes that were burned to the ground and over 500 dead.
when drawing comparisons to the current
wars around the world in particular the Ukraine, were funds have already been ear marked for the regeneration of the loss of the people of Ukraine. The leaders of the modern world has consistently closed there eyes tightly when it comes to compensating the original families of stony gut.
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IT IS Time that the british government should include compensation in respects of this horrific time in both Jamaican & British history at the following link along side the compensation for windrush generation
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/windrush-compensation-scheme-claim-forms-and-guidance/close-family-member-windrush-compensation-claim-guidance
Bogle concentrated on improving the conditions of the poor.[5] As awareness of social injustices and people's grievances grew, Bogle led a group of small farmers 45 miles to the capital, Spanish Town, hoping to meet with Governor Eyre to discuss their issues, but they were denied an audience.[6] The people of Stony Gut lost confidence and trust in the Government, and Bogle's supporters grew in number in the parish.
Why Can't You Afford a Home? (The Future of Capitalism) Hardcover – 12 Oct. 2018
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Throughout the Western world, a whole generation is being priced out of the housing market. For millions of people, particularly millennials, the basic goal of acquiring decent, affordable accommodation is a distant dream.
Leading economist Josh Ryan-Collins argues that to understand this crisis, we must examine a crucial paradox at the heart of modern capitalism. The interaction of private home ownership and a lightly regulated commercial banking system leads to a feedback cycle. Unlimited credit and money flows into an inherently finite supply of property, which causes rising house prices, declining home ownership, rising inequality and debt, stagnant growth and financial instability. Radical reforms are needed to break the cycle.
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Please be aware
The following web page discusses the legacy of colonialism at Trengwainton and historic slavery and includes references to histories that some people may find upsetting.
The Price family and Jamaica
The Price family owned large sugar plantations on Jamaica. They descended from Francis Price (1635-1689) who was believed to be a junior officer at the island’s conquest of 1655. Francis acquired his first Jamaican plantation in 1663, and subsequently bought further estates. In 1670, after England gained formal possession of Jamaica, he acquired 840 acres which he named Worthy Park.
Worthy Park passed through the hands of various members of the Price family, including John Price of Penzance the Younger (1838-97), Rose Price’s father. John Price was mostly absent from Worthy Park, running his plantations from England through local agents. His son Rose Price was educated at Penzance Grammar School, Harrow and then Oxford University, before embarking on a Grand Tour.
In 1791 the family estates in Jamaica, including Worthy Park, were in trouble owing to unscrupulous local agents. Rose Price travelled to Jamaica to assume direct management, where it is claimed he doubled their value.
The enslaved people at Worthy Park
Rose Price made detailed records which survive in his great plantation book, covering the years 1792-96, now held by the Library of Congress. In this we learn he expanded sugar-cane cultivation by 25% within three years. In order to achieve this, Price had expanded the number of enslaved people at Worthy Park from 355 to over 500. He also introduced adapted Cornish mining technology for mills and brought Cornishmen to assist in the plantation management.
The enslaved people working at Worthy Park came predominately from Africa. They, and their descendants, were deployed in the harvesting of sugar cane, but also worked in the production of sugar and rum. Others worked as carpenters and blacksmiths, a midwife and nurses, and in the 'great house' worked a 50-year-old cook named 'Penzance'. In his great plantation book, Price records the birth of two children with Lizette, a 13-year-old enslaved child, during the three years he spent at Worthy Park. Once older, he sent them to England to be educated.
Rose Price and Trengwainton
Rose Price returned from Jamaica in 1795 and that year married Elizabeth Lambert, niece of Lord Sherborne in Gloucestershire. His income from Jamaican estates was then around £6,000 a year, and he continued to invest in further plantations.
Price remained committed to slavery and became a staunch anti-abolitionist. In 1832, whilst living at Trengwainton, he wrote a defence entitled Pledges on Colonial Slavery, to Candidates for Seats in Parliament, Rightly Considered. This included his response to a pro-abolition article published in the West Briton on 7 December 1832. In his response, Price claimed, by giving various examples, that the treatment of enslaved people on plantations in Jamaica was better than of most labourers in England, and 'milder' than in ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. His defence of colonial slavery is followed by printed letters in support of his view.
Rose Price died soon after British Parliament passed the Abolition Act in 1833. His executors later received over £10,000 compensation awarded to owners of formerly enslaved people. Despite this large sum, Price’s finances were not sound: he had encumbered both his Jamaican and Cornish estates with substantial debts, and Trengwainton was sold by its mortgage holders in 1835.
We know that there is still work to do in interpreting and exploring this part of history attached to Trengwainton garden and are working with partners through the Inclusive Global History project. Please contact Claire North (claire.north@nationaltrust.org.uk) for further information.
Read our report addressing our histories of colonialism and historic slavery.
BIG SUPER VISITS PAUL BOGLE MONUMENT IN STONY GUT
Big super visits the paul bogle monument
in stony gut spring garden, StThomas's.
hope you enjoy I did !
Aftermath
By the end of 1865 the "Governor Eyre Case" had become the subject of widespread national debate. In January 1866, a Royal Commission was sent to investigate the events. Governor Eyre was suspended and recalled to England and eventually dismissed. The national government changed that of Jamaica. The House of Assembly resigned its charter, and Jamaica was made a Crown Colony, governed directly by Britain.[9]
The "Eyre Controversy" turned into a long and increasingly public issue, dividing well-known figures of the day. It may have contributed to the fall of the government.
Immigration to the United States, 1851-1900
In the late 1800s, people in many parts of the world decided to leave their homes and immigrate to the United States. Fleeing crop failure, land and job shortages, rising taxes, and famine, many came to the U. S. because it was perceived as the land of economic opportunity. Others came seeking personal freedom or relief from political and religious persecution, and nearly 12 million immigrants arrived in the United States between 1870 and 1900. During the 1870s and 1880s, the vast majority of these people were from Germany, Ireland, and England - the principal sources of immigration before the Civil War. Even so, a relatively large group of Chinese immigrated to the United States between the start of the California gold rush in 1849 and 1882, when federal law stopped their immigration.
With the onset of hard economic times in the 1870s, European immigrants and Americans began to compete for the jobs traditionally reserved for the Chinese. With economic competition came dislike and even racial suspicion and hatred. Such feelings were accompanied by anti-Chinese riots and pressure, especially in California, for the exclusion of Chinese immigrants from the United States. The result of this pressure was the Chinese Exclusion Act, passed by Congress in 1882. This Act virtually ended Chinese immigration for nearly a century.
Immigrants entered the United States through several ports. Those from Europe generally came through East Coast facilities, while those from Asia generally entered through West Coast centers. More than 70 percent of all immigrants, however, entered through New York City, which came to be known as the "Golden Door." Throughout the late 1800s, most immigrants arriving in New York entered at the Castle Garden depot near the tip of Manhattan. In 1892, the federal government opened a new immigration processing center on Ellis Island in New York harbor.
Although immigrants often settled near ports of entry, a large number did find their way inland. Many states, especially those with sparse populations, actively sought to attract immigrants by offering jobs or land for farming. Many immigrants wanted to move to communities established by previous settlers from their homelands.
Rose Hall
Great House
The Story: White Witch of Rose Hall
At the heart of the property is the historic Rose Hall Great House, a restored 18th-century architectural masterpiece. Home of the notorious White Witch of Rose Hall: Annee Palmer. Known famously to have killed three husbands and taken on numerous slave lovers, only to die by the hands of the one she loved the most. The Rose Hall Great House offers both Day and Night guided Tours in over 10 languages.
The beauty and views of the Rose Hall Great House is sure to capture your heart. Neighbouring luxury residential communities, featuring golf course frontage with panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea and home to two of the Caribbean’s most widely acclaimed golf courses, Rose Hall offers 36 holes of championship play designed by Rick Baril, Robert von Hagge.
DAY TOUR
Rose Hall Great House & Garden Tour
Monday-Saturday From 9:00am to 5:00pm
Closed on Sundays & Public Holidays
Immerse yourself in the heritage of the island as your expert guide shares the story of this colonial ruin restored to its former majesty in the 1960’s. Learn about the lifestyle of the European bourgeoisie in the isles of the Caribbean in the Eighteenth Century. The tale of the Annee Palmer, the famed White Witch of Rose Hall is sure to delight. Beautiful tropical gardens and personalities will colour your experience with fun along the way!
NIGHT TOUR
Rose Hall Great House Tours After Dark
Wednesday-Saturday From 6:00pm to 9:00pm
At night, Rose Hall is not for the faint of heart! Immerse yourself in the lifestyle of the 19th-century European bourgeoisie…but with a twist. You will come to know the true horrors of the “White Witch of Rose Hall”, Annee Palmer, and the many spirits that walk the halls of the Rose Hall Great House at night. Hear the spine-chilling historic tale of the notorious murders and feel the house come alive through an interactive tour set in the 19th century… Afterwards, steady your nerves with a ‘Witches Brew’ cocktail at the Dungeon Bar.
Visit us today… the White Witch awaits.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- The Legend of Rose Hall
- Jamaica’s ONLY Haunted Night Tour
- Guided tour of the Rose Hall Great House
- Tours are conducted in English. However, scripts are available in over ten (10) languages.
- Haunted Night Tour is directed by Douglas Prout
- Historical Museum
- 18th Century Graveyard
- Bird Watching (Day & Garden Tour)
- Nature Walk (Day & Garden Tour)
- Shop at the Annee’s Treasure for authentic Jamaican arts and crafts
- Witches Brew Cocktail at Dungeon Bar (not included in tour cost)
- Duration – 45 minutes to 1 hour
PRICE
- Day Tour: $30 USD / $12 USD for ages 4 – 11 years old
- Night Tour: $35 USD / $15 USD for ages 4 – 11 years old
WHAT TO BRING
- Comfortable Shoes
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Reservations are required for all Haunted Night Tours
- Reservations are required for groups over 15
- Transportation is not provided to tour location
- Tour duration is not inclusive of travel time to tour location
- All tours are weather permitting
- No photos or videos are allowed in the house
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Not recommended for the physically challenged
- Not recommended for people with back problems or who have had a recent back surgery
- Not handicapped accessible
CASS : competition for honor the movie
Football fan rivalries are intense, often historic conflicts between supporter groups driven by geographical proximity, competition for honors, or socio-political differences. Key examples include Celtic-Rangers, Liverpool-Man United, and El Clásico, which define the passion and often volatile atmosphere of the sport. These rivalries are deeply embedded in local culture, sometimes leading to violent "hooliganism". This video shows a heated debate about some of the best local football rivalries:
25:22WHFCYouTube • 22 Jan 2026Major Global and Regional Rivalries
- UK & Ireland: Celtic vs. Rangers (The Old Firm) is often cited as the most intense due to religious/political divides. Liverpool vs. Manchester United is a major rivalry based on city competitiveness. Other key matches include Arsenal vs. Tottenham (North London), Newcastle vs. Sunderland, and West Ham vs. Millwall.
- Europe: Real Madrid vs. Barcelona (El Clásico), AC Milan vs. Inter Milan (Derby della Madonnina), Galatasaray vs. Fenerbahçe (Kitalararasi Derbi), and Roma vs. Lazio (Derby della Capitale).
- South America: Boca Juniors vs. River Plate (Superclásico).
Key Factors Driving Rivalry
- Geography (Derbies): Matches between teams from the same city or region (e.g., Aston Villa vs. Birmingham City, Merseyside Derby).
- Historical/Social Context: Religious, political, or class differences often fuel the hatred between clubs, such as the sectarian tensions in the Old Firm.
- Competition for Success: When two teams frequently battle for league titles or trophies, it elevates the intensity (e.g., Manchester City vs. Manchester United).
Rivalry Dynamics & Hooliganism
- Shifting Rivalries: A Sky Sports survey found that 22% of fans feel their main rival is no longer their traditional one, often based on who is currently competing for top spots.
- Two-Way vs. One-Way: Many rivalries are not mutual; for instance, while Burnley vs. Blackburn is a classic, many smaller clubs in the area see Burnley as their primary rival.
- Hooliganism: Extreme, violent behavior by some fan groups can create dangerous environments, sometimes, but not always, connected to the club’s history.
This video explores some of the intense rivalries in English football:25:22WHFC
Cass (2008 film)
4 languages
Cass is a 2008 British crime dramafilm. It stars Nonso Anozie as Cass Pennant and is directed by Jon S. Baird.
Plot
Cass is based on the true story of the life of Cass Pennant, adapted from his book. The film tells of how he was adopted by an elderly white couple in 1958 and brought up in Slade Green, an all-white area of London. Cass is forced to endure racist bullying on a daily basis from local children, who also ridicule his feminine-sounding name, "Carol", a name given to him at birth. Cass finds through violence the respect he never had and becomes addicted to the buzz of fighting. Cass leads the Inter City Firm to victories against large hooligan firms, such as Leeds in 1980, but becomes frustrated with the lack of publicity the ICF are receiving. So he creates cards with the infamous slogan, "Congratulations, you have just met the famous ICF", and gives a TV interview, increasing the firm's notoriety for humiliation, their speciality. However, the government under Margaret Thatcher begins to come down hard on hooliganism, and after an organised attack on a group of Newcastle Unitedsupporters, Cass is imprisoned for four years. Whilst in Wormwood Scrubs, Cass begins writing his autobiography, in the hope he can generate some income upon the book being published; however his writings are confiscated by the prison upon his release.
Cass is delighted to receive a hero's welcome upon his return, and begins dating Elaine (Natalie Press). This, as well as Cass's rejection of his biological parents after their attempts to contact him, improves his relationship with his adoptive parents after they began to disapprove of his violent lifestyle. Despite having a good relationship with Elaine, Cass is still lured to the violence of hooliganism, and when one of his best friends, Prentice (Gavin Brocker), is attacked by Arsenalsupporters with knives, Cass seeks revenge. He is stabbed in the following fight, and Elaine is disgusted, fearing he is returning to his old ways, as she reveals she is pregnant with his child.
As time progresses to the early 1990s, the ecstasy era takes over, and hooliganism becomes less of an attraction for Cass, and for many other hooligan firms. By 1992, he has settled down in Penge, South London, with his young son and Elaine, who is pregnant again. Cass gets a job as a bouncer outside nightclubs, working for Ray (Tamer Hassan), a long-time friend from his ICF days. However one evening, just after starting a shift at the nightclub, Cass is shot three times by the group of Arsenal supporters that he feuded with back in the 1980s. Cass survives, but wakes up to hear the tragic news that his mother has died.
In the following weeks, Cass is haunted by his demons after the shooting; he sees visions of his attacker, he can't sleep and on one occasion, makes a violent outburst at his son. Cass's friend Ray has tracked down his attackers and offers Cass the opportunity to kill them. Cass is taken to a pub and holds a gun to his attacker's head at point-blank range, but decides not to pull the trigger. The film ends as Cass walks away from the pub and into the distance.
Pennant himself plays a cameo role in the movie as the character "Biggs", who is one of the bouncers.
hope you find this a good watch.
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Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder full fight video
by MMA Fighting NewswireUpdated Oct 10, 2021 at 1:28 AM GMT+1
The Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder full fight video showcases the two memorable clashes between the two heavyweight stars ahead of their trilogy match Saturday night.
The first meeting between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder took place Dec. 1, 2018 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Fury and Wilder ended their clash in a split draw (115-112 Wilder, 114-112 Fury and 113-113 draw), allowing Wilder to retain his WBC heavyweight title.
ST THOMAS JAMAICA STANDING UP TO CHILD ABUSE
A group of young people has decided to take a stand and 'Be the Change' they want to see in Jamaica. Forming a foundation around their mission, the activists' main focus at this point is child abuse.
Originator of Be the Change Foundation, Monique Mitchell told Rural Xpress that she identified that there was a lapse in the system and many children were silently suffering from abuse. She knew she had to do something about it, so she began seeking volunteers who are passionate about making a change.
Under the theme: 'Break the Silence: Uncover the Abuse', their initial campaign hopes to educate the communities in St Thomas about the definition of child abuse, what constitutes child abuse, measures to take if they, or someone they know, is being abused and, ultimately, ways in which they can prevent the mistreatment.
"Though the foundation is island-focused, our first campaign will be done here in St Thomas and we hope that it will impact the rest of Jamaica," said Mitchell, who revealed that her interest in making a change stemmed from her own childhood.
I was abused at a young age and I realised that it had taken a toll on my life. The fact that no one else knew about it drove me crazy. I kept gravitating to the wrong things, but then I realised that overcoming my fear of the abuse would allow me to be a better person. It also led me to realise that a lot of people need to know that it wasn't their fault that they were abused or had a terrible childhood, so it makes no sense they beat up themselves about it for the rest of their lives," she said, adding that those abused need help and guidance.
And thus, the foundation was formed.
Though the official launch date for Let's Be The Change Foundation is set for December 12, Mitchell said a meeting was recently held in an attempt to recruit volunteers for the movement. The campaign, she said, is going well so far.
social media
"We have a few dedicated team members and volunteers. So far, we've been flooding social media with pictures we've been taking for the campaign. The pictures are of us covering our eyes and mouth to signal the abuse and break the silence, respectively," Mitchell said.
According to her: "Starting next week (this week), we'll be going into the schools and various communities to host presentations on child abuse. The public needs to hear us."
Rasheda Rodney-Samuels, the event manager of the foundation, told Rural Xpress that they are now in the process of seeking sponsorship to fund the various campaigns.
"We're not only asking for their money, but we also need their involvement. We don't want to just have community members involved to give people the idea that this will only last for a couple of months. When we have the various businesses and government entities on board, then it becomes more noticeable," she said, advising that this will cause the campaigns to cover a larger population, thus influencing more feedback and results. Volunteers are still being asked to reach out.
Sidemen Charity Match 2025: Confirmed line-ups for massive Wembley football game
The match will be played at a sold-out Wembley Stadium
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The YouTube sensations the Sidemen return on Saturday (March 8) with the latest edition of their football charity match, which is being held at Wembley Stadium.
The collective, who have more than 22 million subscribers on YouTube, is made up of online stars including KSI, Wroetoshaw, Miniminter, Behzinga, TBJZL, Vikkstar123 and Zerkaa.
The group formed in 2013 to initially record themselves playing games like Grand Theft Auto V together. Their popularity has flourished ever since, evolving into other ventures including a clothing brand, a fast food restaurant chain, a book and their own Netflix documentary.
They have held charity football matches since 2016, previously playing the games at Southampton’s St Mary’s Stadium, Charlton’s The Valley, and West Ham’s London Stadium.
Saturday’s game will be the biggest that they have ever hosted, having sold-out Wembley with more than 90,000 fans expected to attend. This year money is being raised for Bright Side and BBC Children in Need.
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The fifth match, held in 2023, raised more than £2m for charity. It also broke a Guinness world record for the most viewers for a sports event live stream on social media after 2,558,501 people tuned in.
Fans of popular YouTubers will be able to stream the event on the group’s official channel from 2.10pm GMT on 8 March.
The game itself is always contested between the Sidemen’s team and the YouTube AllStars with the Sidemen winning all but one of the matches so far.
Although the starting XI for both sides will be announced before Saturday’s 3 pm kick-off, the squads for both teams have already been announced with major YouTube stars, Logan Paul, iShowSpeed and MrBeast, all set to play.
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Empowering Jamaica & UK for a Safer Tomorrow
Through the Programme’s targeted capacity-building sessions, law enforcement officials at the nation’s maritime and seaports, airport authorities and customs agents now boast of improved detection capabilities. The Programme is also providing legal advice and legislative support in the development of a new Firearms Bill, a legislative framework governing small arms reduction.
Further, it has also facilitated meaningful research by launching the first Violence Audit conducted in Jamaica. The Audit is the first time a clear baseline has been established on the use of small arms and light weapons in volatile communities. Moreover, the inter-agency technical working group, an innovative component of the programme, has fostered increased collaboration and information sharing, ensuring a comprehensive and people-centered approach to tackling violence.
The Programme has also worked closely with educators and youth to foster firearm free and peaceful school communities. Engaging closely with the Ministry of Education and Youth, the Programme has led to the establishment of clear guidelines on reducing the presence of firearms in schools, opening channels of communications to various breaches and recording incidents of use. For vulnerable youth, the Programme has been instrumental in setting up “Youth For Peace Clubs” that are helping inculcate peaceful conflict mediation skills, manage their social and emotional behaviours and tackle gender stereotypes to bring about change.
One teacher, participating in the training, commented, "I really appreciated all that was shared about peace. My main take away is that peace is more than just a word but an active tool to effect positive change in all our lives and improve the quality of our lives. What I will do now is to promote peace in all my classes and guide my students to peaceful resolutions for their conflicts.”
Reflecting on how interpersonal conflicts would earlier escalate into fights and the change since the Programme’s intervention, two youth participants to the training said, “I learned the difference between conflict and violence. I want to use my learnings to change the school. I want to be a change maker. I want to create a Youth For Peace Club at my school.”
“It is time for the Government to take action and ban machetes, and zombie knives with immediate effect.”
To Guns! Yes To Life - International Awareness Campaign against Gun Violence
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No To Guns! Yes To Life - International Awareness Campaign against Gun Violence
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Jamaican campaign group aims to bring people together to help tackle this burgeoning problem.
Gun and knives crime appears to be an increasing problem the world over with more than Three Million (3,000,000) lives taken by it each year and it is probably fair to say that Jamaica has more than its share. A campaign is now underway there to try and unify people into saying enough really is enough.
The “No To Guns! Yes To Life International Awareness Campaign Against Gun, Knife & Gang Violence” is being spear headed by Black Music Promotions from Portmore. They believe that fighting crime is not just the sole responsibility of the Police, but of all citizens as well, and only through collaborated, committed effort can this be achieved.
Joshua
"Joshua grieved, and wanted to do a song, that would be used as a learning tool, for others. This is how he got the inspiration, to write this song", told us Randolph Fisher, Chief Executive Officer of Black Music Promotion.
"GUN OR LIFE was recorded in 2006, as Joshua had a friend who was involved in illegal gun activities. Joshua on numerous occasions, ask him to quit and change from his way of living. At one point in time, Joshua ask him to come to the studio with him, to see if he could get the man involved in music recording, but he refused as usual. That same day Joshua invited him to the studio, he died the evening, he was killed by police after robing & shot some one."
"Joshua grieved, and wanted to do a song, that would be used as a learning tool, for others. This is how he got the inspiration, to write this song."
It hopes that by getting its citizens and police to work together and unite as one they will dim
Plan to cut thousands of civil service jobs in radical government shake-up
Exclusive: Proposals also include crackdown on quangos and restructuring NHS England
A radical blueprint for reforming the state is being drawn up by government officials, including a crackdown on quangos and thousands more civil service job cuts, the Guardian understands.
Proposals to restructure NHS England, with entire teams axed to save money and avoid duplication, could be replicated across a range of arm’s length bodies that spend about £353bn of public money.
Separately, No 10 and the Treasury are understood to be taking a close interest in proposals drawn up by Labour Together, a thinktank with close links to the government, to reshape the state under plans dubbed “project chainsaw”.
The project’s nickname is a reference to Elon Musk’s stunt wielding a chainsaw to symbolise controversial government cuts for Donald Trump’s administration.
Keir Starmer told his cabinet at their weekly meeting on Tuesday that they should stop “outsourcing” decisions to regulators and quangos and take more responsibility for their own departments.
The prime minister said they “must go further and faster to reform the state” and reverse what he described as a “trend” under previous government of decisions being made by other bodies.
In a speech on Thursday he will set out plans expected to result in the cutting of thousands more Whitehall jobs than expected, as well as a reorganisation of more than 300 quangos, including NHS England, which together employ almost 300,000 people.
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The initiative, from DHSC and the Department for Education, will be backed by £11 million. Schools are able to voluntarily sign up to the scheme.
Health minister Stephen Kinnock said: “It is shocking that a third of five-year-olds in the most deprived areas have experience of tooth decay, something we know can have a lifelong impact on their health.
“It’s why we’re delivering supervised toothbrushing to young children and families who are most in need of support as part of our wider plans to revive the oral health of the nation.
“This includes providing 23 million free toothbrushes and toothpastes through our partnership with Colgate-Palmolive to reach up to 600,000 children each year.”
Early education minister Stephen Morgan, added: “This Government is working hard to break the unfair link between background and opportunity, to ensure tens of thousands more children are school ready every year.”
Do you agree with the rollout of this campaign across England? (Image: DEAN HINDMARCH/Getty)Eddie Crouch, chairman of the British Dental Association commented: “It’s rare to find something to smile about in dentistry these days.
“But supervised tooth-brushing is tried and tested policy that will save children from pain and our NHS a fortune.”
Paul Whiteman, general secretary of school leaders’ union NAHT, explained: “There is no doubt that there is a crisis in childhood dental health in this country and the Government are right to make it a priority.
“However, we cannot keep loading increasing expectations on schools.
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“Nor can we keep looking to schools to fix all of society’s ills. Most people would see tooth-brushing as a basic part of parenting, and we must be careful not to shift what is ultimately a parental responsibility on to the shoulders of schools.
“The new expectations around breakfast clubs are already placing increasing demands in schools, there is only so much we can expect teachers and school staff to do.
“We would urge the Government to think further about how parents can be supported to look after their children’s oral health and to focus on rebuilding NHS dentistry.”
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MARCUS PORTMAN IN ACTION
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Marcus Portman has a two-year plan
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21 May 2011 — West Bromwich's Marcus Portman goes up against Jamie Cox having given himself another two years to make his mark in the boxing world.
Daniel Dubois says he won't be 'denied' in his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk and believes he is the champion to 'take over' the heavyweight division.
Usyk defends his WBC, WBO and WBA world heavyweight titles against IBF champion Dubois at Wembley Stadium on July 19.
Dubois is in red hot form, having beaten Anthony Joshua, Filip Hrgovic and Jarrell Miller since a stoppage loss to Usyk in their first fight in 2023, and the 27-year-old believes he will soon be crowned as the new world No 1.
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"Fireworks, it's going to be bombs away on the night," Dubois told Sky Sports.
"I'm going to be the one throwing the bombs, coming through whatever I've got to come through. I'm not going to be denied.
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"I see him as a top guy, he's one of the best ranked in the world but now I think it's my time. You know I'm the young lion here, I've got to prove I'm a real force, a new force in the division and I'm going to take over.
"Prepare, prepare, fight, destruction, yeah."
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"I'm in a good place," said Dubois. "I'm at a good level myself, both physically and mentally. I'm ready to go man.
"It's going to be a massive event. It's going to be global, world wide, everyone tuning into it - I can't wait, it means a lot to me.
"We'll find a way [to keep emotions in check]. My Dad manages it pretty well, it's a good team so I'm going to be so zoned in and focused. I'll do the job and not let anything get in the way.
"It means the world, it means conquering everything this sport has to offer at the top of the game. Being undisputed in boxing is everything.
Club World Cup 2025: How to watch every match on TV and online
Everything you need to know about watching the Club World Cup, including which TV channels and live streaming services will show matches
How to watch the Club World Cup
The 2025 Club World Cup is underway as the world’s top clubs meet in the USA to contest the first edition of the newly formatted competition.
European giants including Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Manchester Cityand Champions League winners PSG are set to battle for the new trophy, with Fifa also putting aside almost £100m in prize money for the winners.
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And the continent’s best clubs will meet the best teams from across the rest of world football in the 32-team tournament, with South American giants Boca Juniors, River Plate and Fluminense also in action alongside Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami and Saudi side Al-Hilal.
The competition kicked off with Inter Miami drawing 0-0 with Al Ahly on 14 June as the first match of a 48-game group stage, with the competition concluding with the final on 13 July.
And with matches almost every day between now and then, we’ve provided a guide with information on how to watch the Club World Cup for free in the UK.
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DAZN will be broadcasting each match of the tournament live, from the opener up to and including the final, for free in the UK.
All users need to do is sign up for the company’s DAZN Freemiumservice, with the option to watch ad-free coverage for £14.99.
Users can watch DAZN from anywhere by using the DAZN App on TVs, smartphones and any device with a web browser.
The streaming service has hired several footballing legends as part of it’s coverage team, with Ronaldo Nazario, Claude Makelele, Sami Khedira, John Obi Mikel and Christian Vieri among the former players to feature on the punditry line-up, alongside Shay Given and Premier League striker Callum Wilson.
Ade Oladipo, Kelly Somers and Olivia Buzaglo will act as hosts for the coverage alongside former Football Italia presenter James Richardson.
And Conor McNamara will head the commentary team, with former Premier League players Andros Townsend, Michael Brown, Brad Friedel, Rob Green and Danny Higginbotham among the notable co-commentators.
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Richardson Hitchins stopped George Kambosos in eight rounds to defend the IBF super-lightweight world title in New York.
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Ben Whittaker brought his rivalry with Liam Cameron to a conclusive finish in April and the Olympic silver medallist has an array of options for his next fight.
Dillian Whyte will face Moses Itauma in a big British heavyweight battle in Riyadh on August 16, it has been confirmed.
A rematch between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn is edging closer with Eubank now actively seeking a second fight against his bitter rival.
Terence Crawford is leaping up two divisions to challenge Canelo Alvarez for undisputed super-middleweight world title.
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SMART CITY
.Smart cities solutions that will amaze you,
This is a concept the Rt honourable prime minister of Jamaica Andrew Holness has suggested for Jamaica.
Well only time will tell, but for the mean time let’s take one step at a time.
Infrastructure is the necessary component
in making smart cities work, on the back of hurricane melissa a smart city maybe some way yet. Either way good look jamaica
City of the future - mobility solutions
Being a former car manufacturer, now a mobility company, Toyota really pushed the boundaries with mobility solutions that are to be implemented in Woven. They proposed an innovative way to separate different types of urban commute and reinforced it with autonomous vehicles to then transfer a great deal of transportation underground.
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The concept of smart cities has been circling around for years. Although initially dubbed as futuristic embroidery and oftentimes portrayed in dystopian novels, it is no longer a pipe dream but a bold vision coming to life. As much as flying cars and robots replacing humans in daily activities are not likely to be seen in the foreseeable future, the implementation of smart cities idea is a real-life occurrence. Technology world is on a continuous hunt for better, faster, smarter, more efficient and more advanced solutions. Big-tech companies are racing to introduce ground-breaking measures in order to fit into the leading edge. And… it’s no surprise that they do.Humankind is bound to witness the highest level of technological advancement. From rechargeable electric vehicles, energy created from wind or water and spaceships exploring cosmic space to big data, fintech, IoT and artificial intelligence, the world is inundated with solutions that were once beyond the boldest dreams. This is where the idea of smart cities emerges and sets off on an ambitious venture to bring the innovations together in order to create interconnected operation networks that would eventually run the cities.
Real-life smart cities best examples
Authorities and entrepreneurs have been searching for solutions to leverage technology so that it satisfies the increasing requirements. Across the globe we can already observe some highly advanced metropolitan areas. Amongst the most technology-oriented cities, we can differentiate:
Singapore
According to IMD Smart City Index 2020, Singapore ranks first. It leads the way in terms of healthcare and livability, mobility and safety. Although, known for its extraordinary architecture, Singapore has a lot to offer when it comes to smart mobility solutions, with great emphasis on facilitations for its eldelry citizens. An autonomous fleet has been created to help senior citizens stay mobile. They also use a contactless payment/ticketing system in public transport. With the use of “open data”, the authorities introduced a trial to facilitate transport planning, that way 5 000 vehicles are being analyzed in real-time circumstances. The trial resulted in the rate of over-crowded buses being reduced by whooping 92%.Another milestone on the path to the impressive number one position in smart cities ranking is how greatly developed the healthcare system is. TeleHealth video consultations offer appointments over the internet. TeleRehab allows patients to undergo exercises in their own home through wearable IoT devices which monitor patients’ state. There is also an AI-based Smart Elderly Alert System that alerts caregivers when an emergency action is required due to the patient's physical symptoms.
the above have managed to implement innovatory solutions as new standards in the everyday life of citizens and authorities. However, these are naturally not the only cities in the world that undertook actions towards being more smart and technology-oriented. Amongst other solutions implemented across the world we can find:
- Sensors that can monitor crowd density and the movement of registered cars.
- Systems that can tell when people are littering from high rise buildings
- Apps allowing citizens to find an ATM, pay a ticket, report violations
- Smart street lights that adapt to the activity on the street.
- Smart metering systems feeding the energy data automatically to energy supplier, connected with solar panels and their share of energy production to the grid
- Waste management with sensors automatically reporting to the services when containers are full
- Advanced charging networks for electric vehicles, enabling seamless commute for EV users
- Broad adoption of solar panels in public assets, such as traffic lights,
The list impressively goes on.
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Reggae: the sound that revolutionised Britain
This article is more than 13 years oldPunk may have got all the headlines, but reggae proved vital in ending the rift between black and white teenagers and introducing cross-pollination to the charts
It was punk's "summer of hate", 1977, and the required pose was a sneer, a leather jacket and something hacked about – a spiky haircut, a ripped T-shirt, a sawn-off school tie. And, of course, no flares, the despised flag of hippiedom. But at the cold, concrete roots of Britain a very different aesthetic was also in the ascendant, one calling for an oversized tam, dreadlocks and a display of "the red, gold and green", the colours of Rastafari. Flares? Fine!
The two looks represented the different worlds inhabited by young white and black Britain, worlds which a year previously had been remote from each other but which by the summer of 1977 were unexpectedly and often uncomfortably rubbing shoulders. At Hackney town hall, under portraits of whiskery Victorian aldermen, I watched the Cimarons chant down Babylon while Generation X snarled their way through "Wild Youth". In Brixton, I gaped as the Slits, the acme of unruliness, shared a stage with Birmingham's Steel Pulse, the most militant of Britain's proliferating reggae bands.
More than just the "Punky Reggae Party" Bob Marley had playfully celebrated on disc that summer, these were gigs that signalled the birth of a new Britain, one in which the neofascist National Front was consigned to the margins and musical cross-pollination became the norm. Rock-reggae bands such as the Police, ska revivalists such as the Specials and home-grown reggae acts such as Janet Kay would soon occupy the charts. Further down the line would come UB40, Culture Club, Soul II Soul and then the current era in which, to quote Soul II Soul singer Caron Wheeler: "You can't distinguish between colour any more – it's just people."
These days, punk is to be found in the cultural academy, in lecture halls, art galleries and fashion history books. By contrast, British reggae remains half-forgotten and little praised, represented mainly by the Specials' "Ghost Town" as the default tune for any retrospective on the bleak, Thatcherite early 80s.
By way of correcting the imbalance comes Reggae Britannia, a BBC4 documentary in the vein of the channel's Soul Britannia and Folk Britannia, which follows Britain's romance with Jamaican music from "My Boy Lollipop", Millie Small's 1964 hit, through to the late 80s. Its broadcast is preceded by a Barbican concert featuring a selection of Jamaican and UK acts – Big Youth, Ali Campbell, Carroll Thompson and Ken Boothe among others.
Those 1977 shows, organised by a nascent Rock Against Racism, meant it had taken 29 years since the arrival of the Empire Windrush for black and white Britain to share the same stage. Preposterous though it now seems, it hadn't happened too often before. Jazz had long provided a cross-racial haven (black bandleaders such as Ken "Snakehips" Johnson were active as far back as the 1930s), but most often the only place to find the two communities mixing was in a soul club or at an Al Green or Stevie Wonder concert. As late as 1978, Joe Strummer would sing of being the only "(White Man) in Hammersmith Palais" at a reggae extravaganza (Joe exaggerated; there were at least six).
reggae terms, it had taken the emergence of Bob Marley to effect the uneasy coalition of rock fans, black youth, lofty Rastas and proto-punks that confronted each other at his celebrated 1975 Lyceum shows. After Marley, reggae was taken seriously as music of substance and innovation, where previously it had been treated at best as a novelty or simply ridiculed.
The series of reggae hits that had made the UK's pop charts in the late 60s and early 70s seemed only to harden prejudice; Tony Blackburn, in his pomp as Radio 1's premier DJ
GRANDPA FALLS IN ST THOMAS JAMAICA
EXPLORING GRAMPA WATERFALL: A TALE OF SERENITY AND DISCOVERY
As an avid traveler and nature enthusiast, stumbling upon hidden gems is a rewarding experience. St. Thomas, Jamaica, is a place rich in hidden natural treasures waiting to be discovered.
WELCOME TO EMANCIPATION PARK
A TRIBUTE TO OUR FREEDOM
The morning breeze ushers in dawn's new light as joggers commence the day's ever-changing cycle. A rare jewel in the heart of Kingston city, Emancipation Park is a refuge for many who seek solitude and a soothing ambience away from the hustle and bustle of daily living. It's an oasis where one can rejuvenate among its lush seven-acre landscape that symbolizes the legendary beauty of the island of Jamaica. Nature lovers can bask in the Park's scenery lined with tropical flowers and trees such as the majestic Royal Palm, its branches stretching outwards beckoning to the skies. Art lovers can appreciate the beautifully crafted 11ft. bronze sculpture "Redemption Song" by celebrated Jamaican artist, Laura Facey that graces the ceremonial entrance of the Park. The opening of Emancipation Park in July 2002 is a significant milestone in the journey of our nation. The Park was created to be a symbol of our Freedom to Hope, to Excel and to Be.
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Jamaican officials say more casualties expected after Hurricane Melissa causes 'total devastation'
30 October 2025
Summary
- Hurricane Melissa has torn a path of total devastation across parts of the Caribbean
- Dozens have been killed, including at least five people in Jamaica and a further 20 in Haiti, and there has been "considerable damage" in Cuba - here's a closer look at the hurricane's impact
- In Jamaica, officials say more casualties are expected, as the country grapples with power outages
- A team of BBC reporters is travelling across Jamaica - follow along as they bring us on-the-ground updates
- Bermuda's government say conditions are expected to "deteriorate rapidly" as the hurricane approaches
- Meanwhile, the UK government has chartered flights to help British nationals leave Jamaica
- Have you or someone you know been impacted by Hurricane Melissa? Get in touch via email, external or WhatsApp +44 7756 165803, external
THE JOURNEY TO FREEDOM...
FROM SLAVERY TO EMANCIPATION
When the English captured Jamaica from the Spaniards in 1655, they saw the potential wealth that sugar cane known then as "yellow gold" could bring them. The English were however not physically capable of growing sugar canes themselves as this was a crop that required intensive manual labour.
By then, the Arawak Indians, the original natives of the island, had become extinct. Natural disasters such as hurricanes as well as the diseases they contracted from the Spanish who held them captive for many years, virtually wiped out this indigenous population.
The English then looked towards the continent of Africa, where it was said that the Africans could withstand the heat and their bodies were more resistant to diseases. The majority of the slaves, who were taken from West Africa, endured a dreadful journey to the West Indies referred to as "The Middle Passage". By the late 18th Century, it was noted that Jamaica had the largest number of slaves in the British West Indies and a most successful sugar industry.
As the manufacturing and export of sugar and its by products such as molasses and rum thrived, the slave trade flourished. There were however, a few members of the British Parliament who having seen the conditions in which the slaves were forced to live, were strongly opposed to slavery thus sparking an anti-slavery debate.
First came the abolition of the slave trade in 1808. In 1823, the Anti-Slavery Society was founded with the Quakers taking a prominent role along with a number of influential men like William Wilberforce, Granville Sharp and Thomas Clarkson.
Investigations and arguments by members of this society revealing the horrors of slavery, lead to the passing of the Emancipation Act on July 31, 1834 in the British West Indies at midnight. However, full freedom to all slaves was not granted until four years later by Queen Victoria of England on August 1, 1838.
Emancipation meant that Jamaica's over 300,000 slaves were now free to choose what they wanted to do with their lives. Some persons remained on the sugar estates and worked for wages, which they later used to buy land for themselves while others headed for the hillside eventually forming free villages the first of which is Sligoville, located in St. Catherine.
What is the plan for digital IDs and will they be mandatory?
ByRachel Hagan
- Published26 September 2025
Updated 29 September 2025
The government has announced plans to introduce a digital ID system across the UK, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer saying it will ensure the country's "borders are more secure".
The IDs will not have to be carried day-to-day, but they will be compulsory for anyone wanting to work.
The government says the scheme will be rolled-out "by the end of the Parliament" - meaning before the next general election, which by law must be held no later than August 2029.
Why is the government introducing digital IDs?
The digital IDs will be used to prove a person's right to live and work in the UK.
They will take the form of an app-based system, stored on smartphones in a similar way to the NHS App or digital bank cards.
Information on the holders' residency status, name, date of birth, nationality and a photo will be included.
Announcing the scheme, Sir Keir said: "You will not be able to work in the United Kingdom if you do not have digital ID. It's as simple as that."
The government says the scheme is designed to curb illegal immigration by making it harder for people without status to find jobs. Ministers argue this is one of the key pull factors for migrants entering the UK illegally.
Employers will no longer be able to rely on a National Insurance number - which is currently used as part of proof of right to work - or paper-based checks.
At the moment, it is quite easy to borrow, steal or use someone else's National Insurance number and that is part of the problem in the shadow economy - people sharing National Insurance numbers for example. The idea is that having a picture attached would make it - in theory - harder to abuse that system.
However, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said that while there are arguments "for and against" digital ID, making it mandatory "requires a proper national debate".
In a post on X she said: "Can we really trust [Labour] to implement an expensive national programme that will impact all of our lives and put additional burdens on law abiding people? I doubt it."
Liberal Democrats' Shadow Attorney General Ben Maguire told the BBC the party was "struggling" to see how the policy would have a meaningful impact on illegal migration.
Will digital ID be compulsory and what else could it be used for?
Digital ID will be available to all UK citizens and legal residents, and mandatory in order to work.
However, for students, pensioners or others not seeking work, having a digital ID will be optional.
Officials also stress it will not function like a traditional identity card: people will not be required to carry it in public.
Ministers have ruled out requiring the ID for access to healthcare or welfare payments.
However, the system is being designed to integrate with some government services, to make applications simpler and reduce fraud.
The government said that, in time, digital IDs would make it easier to apply for services such as driving licences, childcare and welfare. It said it would also simplify access to tax records.
The government said they could also be used to "streamline verification processes across private sectors", for example when opening a bank account.
Announcing the scheme, Sir Keir Starmer said: "You will not be able to work in the United Kingdom if you do not have digital ID. It's as simple as that."
Will people who don't have a smartphone need a digital ID card?
The government has promised the system will be "inclusive" and work for those without smartphones, passports or reliable internet access.
A public consultation expected to be launched later this year will include looking at alternatives - potentially including physical documents or face-to-face support - for groups such as older people or the homeless.
Which other countries already have ID cards?
The UK government has said it will "take the best aspects" of digital ID systems used elsewhere around the world, including Estonia, Australia, Denmark and India.
Each of these countries has its own unique system, but all use it as a way for people to prove who they are when accessing certain government or banking services.
- Estonia introduced its mandatory digital ID system in 2002, and people use it to access medical records, voting, banking and digital signatures. It's primarily stored on peoples' smartphones as a digital version of an ID card
- Australia and Denmark have digital ID apps that people can download and use to log into government and private services. Neither require citizens to have it
- India has a system through which people can obtain a unique 12-digit reference number to use as proof of residence and identity
Many other countries also use digital ID of one kind or another, including Singapore, Greece, France, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the United Arab Emirates, China, Costa Rica, South Korea and Afghanistan.
Has the UK tried to introduce ID cards before?
Yes. Tony Blair's Labour government legislated for voluntary ID cards in the early 2000s.
However, the scheme was scrapped in 2011 by the Conservative-led coalition, which argued it was too costly and intrusive.
The UK has only had compulsory ID cards during wartime. Although they stayed in place for several years after World War Two, Winston Churchill's government scrapped them in 1952 following criticism over costs and police use.
Why are some people against digital ID?
Civil liberties groups argue that even a limited digital ID could pave the way for a more intrusive system, raising concerns about privacy, data security and government overreach.
Big Brother Watch, alongside seven other organisations, has written to the prime minister urging him to abandon the plan, saying it will "push unauthorised migrants further into the shadows".
More than 2.4 million people have signed a petition against introducing digital ID cards, on the UK Parliament website. Petitions that get more than 100,000 signatures are considered for a debate in Parliament.
Other prominent critics include the former Conservative cabinet minister David Davis - who campaigned against Labour's ID card scheme in the 2000s.
He said "no system is immune to failure" and warned governments and tech companies have repeatedly failed to protect people's data.
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Stephen’s story is both challenging and inspirational. He was a normal young person who made the most of everyday opportunities. Although his life was short, Stephen provides a positive role model of a life well lived.
Stephen Lawrence was born and grew up in south-east London, where he lived with his parents Neville and Doreen, his brother Stuart and sister Georgina.
Like most young people, he juggled an active social life, school work, family commitments, and part-time employment. But he also had ambitions to use his talent for maths, art, and design to become an architect, and wanted to have a positive impact on his community.
Tragically, his dream of becoming an architect was never realised. On 22 April 1993, at the age of just 18, Stephen was murdered in an unprovoked racist attack. He didn’t know his killers and his killers didn’t know him.
After the initial police investigation, five suspects were arrested but not convicted. A public inquiry into the handling of Stephen’s case was held in 1998, leading to the publication of the Macpherson Report, which has been called ‘one of the most important moments in the modern history of criminal justice in Britain’.
It led to profound cultural changes in attitudes to racism, to the law and to police practice. It also paved the way for a greater understanding of discrimination of all forms and new equalities legislation.
Justice for Stephen is about all of us, every one of us, in society having justice. There are still too many young people who do not have a sense of hope, who just don’t get the chance to live their dreams. I want all our children and young people to feel inspired, be confident and have hope in their own future. We are building hope but there is more to do.
- BARONESS LAWRENCE, SPEAKING AT 20TH ANNIVERSARY MEMORIAL IN 2013
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Commercial activities to cease at Blue Lagoon for reset
Hygiene, safety issues to be addressed
WhatsAppSharePublished:Friday | August 12, 2022 | 10:14 AMGareth Davis Sr/Gleaner Writer
All commercial activities are to be temporarily halted at Portland’s Blue Lagoon, which has been plagued by incidents of drug peddling, extortion, and illegal rafting, to allow for a more structured management system to be implemented.
The decision comes on the heels of an incident in which a member of an international movie company filming in Jamaica was almost run over by a boatman while swimming at the eastern parish’s premier attraction last week.
In announcing the closure, which will take effect on August 29, Jamaica National Heritage Trust Chairman Orville Hill on Wednesday said that last week’s incident was just the latest of many that have endangered the lives of tourists and locals using the facility, despite repeated attempts to sensitise players.
“There are too many players in the limited space as it is now,” Hill said, noting that the crisis is compounded by a lack of bathroom facilities at the location.
“ ... That in itself presents some amount of health hazard that we need to correct as we go forward. We have to make sure that all the products that we put out complies with all the legal requirements, and rafting on seawater is not permitted by Jamaican law. Rafting is really for river courses, and so that really is an area of challenge as well,” he added.
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Several agencies, including the Tourism Product Development Company, the Portland Municipal Corporation, the Alligator Head Foundation, the Ministry of Culture, Entertainment, Gender Affairs and Sport, the Blue Lagoon Alliance, along with the police, staged an emergency meeting on Wednesday to examine the current situation and hammer out a way forward.
The most recent concern is the reported sighting of crocodiles in the area last week.
“There is some confirmation that a crocodile – either one or two crocodiles – may be in the area and a NEPA (National Environment and Planning Agency) representative was also present. NEPA is taking control of that aspect of it in terms of trying to identify and to see how best they can relocate the reptile,” said Hill.
Locals’ livelihood hit hard by Blue Lagoon stalemate
WhatsAppSharePublished:Monday | March 6, 2023 | 1:20 AMLivern Barrett /Gleaner WriterPreviousNext
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Private owners of the lands surrounding the national heritage site, the Blue Lagoon, have rebuffed a request to construct critical infrastructure at the world-renowned attraction, a stakeholder group has charged. The request was reportedly made by...
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Yes, Popcaan is from Saint Thomas Parish, Jamaica. He was born on July 19, 1988, in the parish and has often referred to St. Thomas as his hometown.
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- Born: July 19, 1988.
- Birthplace: Saint Thomas, Jamaica.
- Significance: Popcaan often highlights his St. Thomas roots, even releasing a song titled "St. Thomas Native" with Chronic Law. His annual concert, Unruly Fest, is held in the parish, showing his commitment to the community.
- Cultural Impact: St. Thomas is considered the birthplace of the dancehall icon, where his musical journey began before he rose to international fame.
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First 25 buses arrive for Gov’t rural school transport programme
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-Contributed photoThe 110 buses - fitted with modern safety features and designed to handle Jamaica’s terrain - will be distributed based on needs identified by the Ministry of Education. 1 2
Twenty-five of 110 new school buses designated for rural students arrived at Kingston Wharves today, marking what Transport Minister Daryl Vaz described as “one of the most transformative policy initiatives ever taken by any Government since Independence.”
The delivery, part of the Government of Jamaica’s new Rural School Bus Programme, is aimed at improving transportation access for students attending 258 rural schools across all 14 parishes.
Vaz was joined by Education Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon and Finance Minister Fayval Williams to oversee the offloading and initial inspection of the buses, which form the first batch of a phased rollout scheduled to conclude in early July, a ministry statement said.
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Stony Gut
Stony Gut, a small village located in the parish of St. Thomas, is the birth place of Jamaica’s National Hero, Paul Bogle. He was a deacon of the Baptist Church, located in the same village. It was in this village that, what was to be later called the Morant Bay Rebellion, began. Paul Bogle, his brother Moses Bogle, and the people of Stony Gut walked to Spanish Town to air their grievances against the injustices and oppression faced in the Parish to Governor Edward Eyre.
On their return a violent protest, initiated by Paul Bogle, broke out which led to the death of a few militia men and Paul Bogle’s followers. Many of were arrested and punished while Paul Bogle himself was hanged.
The rebellion in the end brought about changes in the poor social and economic conditions of the peasants not only in St. Thomas but throughout the island. The rebellion was also the backdrop to the constitutional change which abolished the old representative system in favour of Crown Colony Government.
Morant Point Lighthouse
The Morant Point Lighthouse built in 1841 is listed by the Jamaica National Heritage Trust as a National Monument. It is the oldest lighthouse in the island. Built of cast iron tube, cast in London it is 100 feet long with a diameter of 5 feet at the base, and 3 feet at the cap. It is located in the most easterly point of the Island. The labour used in erecting the Lighthouse was supplied by kru-men from Africa. They were among the free Africans who were brought to Jamaica.
St. Thomas Parish Church
The St. Thomas Parish Church in Morant Bay is of brick construction. It was built in 1865 when the original Church situated at Church Corner was abandoned because of dilapidation.
The St. Thomas Parish Church in Morant Bay is of brick construction. It was built in 1865 when the original Church situated at Church Corner was abandoned because of dilapidation. The east wall of the Church has a brick with the date 1865 baked into it.
Bath Mineral Spa
The mineral spa or spring at Bath in the parish of St. Thomas was discovered by a run-a-way slave in the 1690s. When he discovered that the water of the mineral spring had healed the wounds that had plagued him for years, he decided to brave the wrath of his master to tell him the good news.
The mineral spring at Bath flows from two (2) rocks, which produces both cold and hot water. The water is mixed before it enters the bathhouses, which are built for guests. The water in the spring is not mixed and so it is very hot. The spring is rich in sulphur and lime and is believed to be very good for the treatment of rheumatic ailments and skin diseases.
Morant Bay Fort
Situated behind the Morant Bay Court House overlooking the harbour is the Morant Bay Fort. The fort which was probably built in 1758 was designed for nine guns. The fort is built of brick and cut stone approximately four inches thick. The guns were mounted on elaborate cast iron carriages.
The three guns that remain are 24 pounders manufactured in the early 19th century. At one time there was a magazine and a barracks attached to the fort.
The fort as well as the courthouse was the scene of trouble during the 1865 Morant Bay riots.
Heritage Sites by Parish
- Clarendon
- Hanover
- Kingston
- Manchester
- Portland
- St. Andrew
- St. Ann
- St. Catherine
- St. Elizabeth
- St. James
- St. Mary
- Trelawny
- Westmoreland
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Vital Powers
Artist & Content Creator (BBC / Ditto Music)
VITAL POWERS is a BBC Presenter, Music Artist, DITTO Music Video Content Creator & Mentor. Originally from Wolverhampton, moved to London for 2 years, now currently living in California, USA. VITAL has English and Jamaican heritage has been creating music, and videos and working in the creative industry for over 15 years with a strong belief in family & respect.
Where are you based?
Currently The Bay Area in California, America.
Where do you work? What do you do?
I work as a professional music artist and content creator, with companies like Ditto Music, BBC and other small organisations.
What are you listening to?
- Trill Troy – For A Trillion Summers (E.P)
- Chronixx – Same Prayer
- Kendrick Lamar – Rich Spirit & Silent Hill
- Burna Boy – 23
- Skilli Beng – Blessings
- Popcaan – Family
How do you discover new music?
I discover new music in passing, when I’m out and about, from friends, I never look for it, I just happen on it – it’s the best way to discover artists and naturally enjoy the music.
Rarely ever do I search or look online for new music. Usually, I’ll just be around people who have great playlists.
What formats do you usually listen to? LP, CD, Cassette, Digital, Streaming Services? Why?
I will still indulge and buy a CD or some vinyl from time to time but I consume music solely via streaming platforms / DSPs or at LIVE shows!
“I discover new music in passing, when I’m out and about, from friends, I never look for it, it’s the best way to discover and naturally enjoy it.”
Where do you do most of your music listening?
I take music in most whilst I’m driving, travelling or exploring. It’s something about the consistency of new visuals that really makes music speak to me; loudly, openly, and clearly. That’s how I also listen to my own music when curating, testing and perfecting draft versions.
Also, I enjoy a social gathering, vibing to music that has just been released by an artist like Skepta, Drake or some new artist I may have heard rumblings about.
How do you find and listen to pre-release music?
I never really do, I’m a fan of music, and I like to enjoy music when all the other fans hear it – a version of Drake’s album got leaked last year, I had it sent to me, and I never even opened the folder. It would just wreck my future experience.
What are your frustrations with listening to music digitally? Any benefits?
My only frustrations are that it’s difficult to really remember because music is processed like microwave food, quickly, here today, gone tomorrow, so I appreciated artists who really give the music an extra push and long out the campaigns and promotion around it.
Links in my emails I ignore, I don’t really download music at all if I’m being honest, and who uses SoundCloud?
“Links in my emails I ignore, I don’t really download music at all if I’m being honest”
How do you keep track of everything you are listening to?
I use Apple Music to stream, all the things I play are in my search history. So from time-to-time I can go back and listen there!
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The Wailers – Get Up, Stand Up
As a teenager battling to build a career, Bob Marley quickly grasped the importance of the songwriter’s craft. As a result, his songbook is packed with material that resonates beyond reggae. “Get Up, Stand Up,” co-written by Bob’s fellow Wailer Peter Tosh in 1973, served as a wake-up call to the world about the talent of both artists, as well as the spirituality and militancy of Rastafarian reggae. It reveals Bob’s understanding of the Black struggle, and Peter’s righteous fury about it. Their God is not a cosmic figure, but a living God; that’s why they were calling for justice in this life, not the next.
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Junior Byles – A Place Called Africa
The roots of Black people were a hot topic for reggae songs in 1971, but polemic was not enough for Junior Byles when he wrote “A Place Called Africa.” He focused on a personal story: his mama told him that was where he was from, and he demanded to know why he was suffering in Jamaica when his roots lay elsewhere. The result placed a complex subject in a context that could move any heart. One of several moments of genius in the career of a singer who has never been given the rewards he deserved.
Toots & The Maytals – Sweet And Dandy
If you want to know how ordinary country folk live, laugh, and love in The Isle Of Springs, hear this glorious song from 1969, in which The Maytals tell the story of a wedding. It’s all here: the price of the wedding cake, the disputes, the fun, and their drink of choice. A taste of the real Jamaica in one of the best reggae songs ever recorded.
UB40 – One In 10
Some fans regard the British band UB40 as a pop-reggae outfit, especially given the massive success of “Red, Red Wine.” But Jamaica takes them at face value: they are a proper reggae act that tackles both heavy topics and lighter ones. “One In 10,” a 1981 hit, examines how everyone suffers, and how much of that suffering is ignored. Highly political yet movingly humane, it is firmly in the reggae tradition.
One In Ten
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The Specials – Ghost Town
The original incarnation of 2Tone founders The Specials signed off with this dark and brooding tune from 1981, when the UK was going through a deep economic slump. “Ghost Town,” spookily resonant and weighty, hit No 1 in Britain. It was an influence on The Rolling Stones’ song of the same title, just as it was inspired by Prince Buster All Stars’ 1967 obscurity “7 Wonders Of The World.”
Althea & Donna – The West
Althea & Donna are widely known for “Uptown Top Ranking,” an amusing UK No.1 in 1977-78 which presented two seemingly trivial teens boasting about how fashionable and sexy they were. But note their hit record’s line “I strictly roots”: their Uptown Top Ranking album holds a number of serious reggae songs, including this gem, which insists the West will receive just punishment for the crime of slavery.
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Junior Murvin – Police And Thieves
Junior Murvin had been recording for the best part of a decade with little success when he showed up at Lee Perry’s Kingston studio in 1976 and auditioned “Police And Thieves.” It told an uncomplicated if pointed tale about crime in Jamaica, presenting both parties as two sides of the same coin. It caught the mood of that year’s long hot summer in London, appearing to soundtrack the rioting around that year’s Notting Hill Carnival in London. Punk band The Clash covered it, and the original charted in the UK two years later.
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Burning Spear – Slavery Days
Burning Spear’s Marcus Garvey is packed with some of his best songs and it is difficult to pick one. But “Slavery Days” remains a potent reminder why Black African people found themselves in Jamaica and are still suffering hundreds of years later. Spear, a singer full of the light of life, makes a bleak subject a celebration of the unperishable Black soul.
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Deborahe Glasgow – Champion Lover
Reggae songs can be overtly carnal. “Champion Lover,” delivered in Jamaica by British lovers rock singer Deborahe Glasgow, was full of female desire – Deborahe was threatening to “kill you with it”! It was a reggae smash in 1989, and Shabba Ranks climbed aboard the rhythm that year to create “Mr. Lover Man,” Deborahe’s vocal still prominent. When Shabba remade his version in 1992, Deborahe’s voice was replaced by Chevelle Franklin’s. While this makeover became a huge pop hit, the song’s sexual identity was flipped. “Champion Lover” offers the song’s original attitude: a strong, proud woman at her passionate pinnacle.
Delroy Wilson – Better Must Come
Delroy Wilson was one of reggae’s signature voices, relied upon to deliver the vocal goods for decades. He is known for tales of love, but had a knack for making a powerful point, as heard on 1972’s anthem of hope over dissatisfaction, “Better Must Come.”
Ken Boothe – I’m Not For Sale
Slavery is a recurring theme in Jamaican music, but Ken Boothe’s powerfully direct “I’m Not For Sale” examines it at another level, the singer rebuffing a woman who thinks he can be bought. It was inspired by the phenomenon where comparatively wealthy tourists sought sexual gratification with poor Jamaicans, not bothering to consider the grim implications. Aided by mournful horns that underline this unhappy situation, Boothe, one of reggae’s most lauded vocalists, shakes your ideas as well as your hips here.
Bunny Wailer – Blackheart Man
Children in Jamaica were told to avoid Rastas, counsel that treated these serious religious adherents like bogeymen. Bunny Wailer recalls this in a song that melds folklore, his own upbringing, and the Rastafarian beliefs he acquired when he understood the reality of the situation. Full of his customary stateliness and gentle, folky way with a melody, “Blackheart Man” was an instant classic when released in 1976.
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Bob Andy – Life
Bob Andy was reggae’s philosopher, singing his best songs in an utterly controlled, highly soulful voice. While he is best known for hit duets with Marcia Griffiths such as a cover of “Young, Gifted And Black,” his own material is just as strong and deep. “Life,” from 1972, urges the listener to take a path of creativity, effort, and peace. If you think that sounds rather bumptious, this gifted writer was not fooled into thinking he had his subject worked out: Bob sings “Heed my foolish words.”
The Abyssinians – Satta Massagana
Rastafarianism had been an alternative way of life in Jamaica for decades, its adherents scorned like a criminal underclass. Reggae gave this religion an outlet for its reasonings, and among the key figures who put it on record were the harmony trio The Abyssinians. “Satta Massagana,” meaning sit down and give thanks, is delivered with religious fervor; the group even sings in Amharic, showing true devotion. First recorded in 1969, it has resonated in reggae ever since.
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Clive once again returns to screens with his new travel series, Clive Myrie’s Caribbean Adventure, a celebration of island life and Clive’s own ancestry.
In this AlleyCats TV production, Clive seeks to reconnect with family, explore his own heritage and experience the rich mix of cultures that makes island life so very special. The series was produced and funded by Northern Ireland Screen.
Following on from his much loved Italian Road Trip, this time Clive embarks on an epic journey to reconnect with family, explore his own heritage and experience the rich mix of cultures that makes island life so very special.
In this 15×30 series, Clive will take viewers across the four islands of Jamaica, Cuba, Barbados and the Dominican Republic, unearthing family roots and forging personal connections with each unique location.
Clive Myrie’s Caribbean Adventure airs from Monday 27 May on iPlayer BBC Two at 6.30pm. All episodes will be available to watch on BBC iPlayer from Monday 27 May.
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By the end of 1865 the "Governor Eyre Case" had become the subject of widespread national debate. In January 1866, a Royal Commission was sent to investigate the events. Governor Eyre was suspended and recalled to England and eventually dismissed. The national government changed that of Jamaica. The House of Assembly resigned its charter, and Jamaica was made a Crown Colony, governed directly by Britain.[9]
The "Eyre Controversy" turned into a long and increasingly public issue, dividing well-known figures of the day. It may have contributed to the fall of the government.
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Jamming in Symphony: A Tribute to the Legendary Music of Bob Marley
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Jamming in Symphony: A Tribute to the Legendary Music of Bob Marley is a collection of Bob Marley's most beloved and iconic songs—presented in a way never-before heard. Meticulously curated by Marley’s eldest son, musician, producer, humanitarian and nine-time GRAMMY winner Ziggy Marley, the set features Bob Marley’s music that you know and love; plus a few of Ziggy’s personal favorites from his father’s timeless catalog. The Oregon Symphony will be joined on stage by long-time members of Ziggy Marley’s touring band, including vocals by the talented Natasha Pearce, to bring you this unforgettable evening of music.
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This Christmas, hundreds of thousands in the UK face homelessness, including record numbers of children, living in severe conditions like rough sleeping or overcrowded temporary housing, with charities like Crisis and Shelter working to provide support, meals, and shelter amid increasing need, though many struggle with mental health, isolation, and lack of resources, highlighting a deepening crisis with significant regional impacts like London. Scale of the Homelessness Crisis
- England: Over 382,000 people, including 175,000 children, are projected to be homeless this Christmas, an 8% rise from last year, according to Shelter's reportcited by the BBC.
- London: An estimated 210,000 Londoners, including over 100,000 children, will be homeless, with one in every 50 residents affected, London Councils noted.
- Overall: More than 300,000 people across Great Britain are in the worst forms of homelessness (rough sleeping, sofa surfing, B&Bs).
Types of Homelessness & Impact
- Rough Sleeping: Increasing, with a 91% rise in England since 2021, notes Crisis.
- Temporary Accommodation: Many families, especially in London, are in overcrowded or poor-quality temporary housing, causing significant emotional and mental distress, particularly for children.
- Refugees: Newly granted refugees face destitution, though some relief came with a Home Office delay on evictions for those at imminent risk of street homelessness.
Support & Challenges
- Charity Efforts: Organisations like Crisis, Shelter, and Social Bite run Christmas appeals, providing meals, gifts, outreach, and emergency beds.
- Outreach Teams: Working on the front lines, they struggle with overwhelming demand, especially during cold snaps, providing immediate help for complex needs like mental health issues.
- Donations & Funding: There's a decline in food donations, while hostels need more funding for vital support to help people rebuild lives,.
How to Help
- Donate to charities like Crisis, Shelter, or Social Bite.
- Contact StreetLink if you see someone sleeping rough.
Trump expands US travel ban to five more countries
ByRachel Hagan
- Published17 December 2025, 02:02 GMT
President Donald Trump has expanded a US travel ban, barring nationals of five additional countries and people travelling on Palestinian Authority-issued documents from entering the US.
The White House said the restrictions were intended "to protect the security of the United States" and will come into force on 1 January.
Full-entry restrictions will be imposed on people from Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan and Syria as well as Palestinian Authority passport holders.
The administration also moved Laos and Sierra Leone, which were previously subject to partial restrictions, to the full ban list, external and put partial restrictions on 15 other countries, including Nigeria, Tanzania and Zimbabwe.
Trump, who has tightened immigration controls since returning to the White House in January, said the expanded travel ban was necessary because of what his administration described as failures in screening and vetting systems overseas.
Officials cited high visa overstay rates, unreliable civil records, corruption, terrorist activity and a lack of cooperation in accepting deported nationals.
The announcement followed the arrest of an Afghan national suspected of shooting two National Guard troops over the Thanksgiving weekend, an incident the White House pointed to in highlighting its security concerns.
This is the third time Trump has imposed a travel ban.
During his first term, he introduced a similar order in 2017, which sparked protests and legal challenges at home and abroad. The policy was later upheld by the US Supreme Court.
The White House said the restrictions would remain in place until affected countries show "credible improvements" in identity management, information-sharing and cooperation with US immigration authorities.
A number of exceptions apply and the ban will not affect lawful permanent residents, many existing visa holders, diplomats, or athletes travelling for major sporting events. Officials said case-by-case waivers would also be available where travel is deemed to be in the national interest.
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To access Jamaican channels on your Fire TV Stick, you will need to install specific apps from the Amazon Appstore or potentially use a VPN service, as standard Fire TV devices don't natively offer international channels without an app or configuration changes. Accessing Jamaican Channels
- Dedicated Apps: A specific app called The Jamaican Channel is available on the Fire TV platform. You can search for this in the Fire TV Appstore and install it.
- Other Apps: Check popular streaming apps available in the Amazon Appstore, such as Plex or other ad-supported services, as they might feature some Jamaican content or international news channels.
- Sideloading/IPTV: For channels not officially available, some users explore sideloading apps (installing applications from outside the Amazon Appstore after enabling "Apps from Unknown Sources" in developer options) or using legal IPTV apps. This method requires more technical steps.
- VPN Use: If a specific Jamaican app is region-locked, you can use a reputable VPN service (like ExpressVPN or NordVPN, available in the Appstore) and connect to a server in Jamaica to access content that might only be available locally.
Using Your RemoteOnce you have installed the relevant apps, navigate your Fire Stick using your remote to find and launch them. The standard remote allows for:
- Navigation: Use the circular navigation pad to move through menus.
- Selection: The centre button of the navigation pad is for selecting items.
- Voice Commands: Press the Alexa/Voice button and speak the name of the app or channel (e.g., "Open The Jamaican Channel app") for quick access.
- Home Button: Press the home button to return to the main menu and browse your installed apps.
For more help using your remote or finding specific apps, use the search function on the Fire TV home screen.
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If Jamaica is synonymous with sun, sea and freedom to some, they might be surprised to hear that is not necessarily the case for Jamaicans as only 1% of the country’s beaches are open to the public. The rest are walled off by resorts, protected by private security and locked behind a colonial law that is somehow still in force. Neelam Tailor digs into how Jamaica’s paradise became private property – and speaks with the local movement fighting to take it back
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Homelessness is lacking stable, safe housing, which can mean sleeping rough, sofa surfing, or living in unsafe conditions, often caused by poverty, job loss, abuse, or health issues, with significant risks to well-being, including violence and early death, and help is available from local councils and charities like Citizens Advice or Shelter. What it means to be homeless
- Primary homelessness: Living on the streets (sleeping rough).
- Secondary homelessness: Moving between temporary places, like friends' couches, hostels, or shelters (sofa surfing).
- Unsafe housing: Being unable to stay in your home due to abuse, overcrowding, or extreme disrepair, even if you technically have a roof over your head.
Common causes
- Financial: Poverty, unemployment, inability to afford rent/mortgage.
- Life events: Relationship breakdown, leaving prison, care, or the armed forces without a home.
- Health: Mental or physical health problems, substance misuse.
- Abuse: Escaping domestic violence.
Risks of homelessness
- Significantly higher risk of violence, suicide, and early death (average age of death is 43-45 for those experiencing homelessness).
Where to get help (in the UK)
- Contact your local council: They have a duty to help if you are legally homeless or at risk within 8 weeks.
- Get advice: Contact Citizens Advice or Shelter (shelter.org.uk) for guidance on your rights and next steps.
- Emergency contacts: Councils often have out-of-hours numbers for urgent situations, like the one for Stafford Borough Council https://www.staffordbc.gov.uk/homelessness-i-have-or-will-have-nowhere-to-live/01785 619170.
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Exploring Stony Gut: The Historic Birthplace of National Hero Paul Bogle
Stony Gut, a quaint and historically rich village nestled in the lush hills of St. Thomas Parish, Jamaica, holds a revered place in the nation’s history. It is celebrated as the birthplace of Paul Bogle, a national hero whose leadership during the Morant Bay Rebellion of 1865 cemented his legacy as a champion for justice and equality. Visiting Stony Gut is a journey into the heart of Jamaica’s fight for freedom and an opportunity to experience a tranquil community steeped in culture and heritage.
A Glimpse Into the Legacy of Paul Bogle
Paul Bogle, born in the early 1820s in Stony Gut, rose to prominence as a Baptist deacon and community leader. His strong sense of justice and unwavering faith fueled his resolve to address the systemic injustices faced by formerly enslaved Jamaicans. At a time when poverty, disenfranchisement, and oppressive colonial systems plagued Jamaica, Bogle became a voice for the marginalized.
The Morant Bay Rebellion, led by Bogle, was sparked by economic hardship, racial inequality, and the denial of basic human rights. The uprising, though met with severe repression, marked a turning point in Jamaica’s colonial history. Paul Bogle’s martyrdom paved the way for reforms and greater advocacy for the rights of the Jamaican people, earning him recognition as one of the country’s national heroes.
Stony Gut: A Historic Landmark
Stony Gut retains its historical significance as the epicenter of the Morant Bay Rebellion. The site where Bogle once lived and rallied his community is now marked with a plaque honoring his contributions. Visitors can walk the grounds where pivotal moments in Jamaican history unfolded and imagine the courage of a man who stood tall against overwhelming odds.
Key Features of Stony Gut:
- Paul Bogle Memorial: A dedicated plaque or marker highlights the location’s historical importance, serving as a tribute to Bogle’s enduring legacy.
- Authentic Rural Setting: The village’s unspoiled natural beauty allows visitors to step back in time and experience the Jamaica of yesteryears.
- Community Connection: The residents of Stony Gut carry forward the spirit of resilience and community that Bogle embodied.
Exploring Nearby Attractions
While Stony Gut itself is a key historic site, the surrounding region of St. Thomas offers additional points of interest for travelers seeking cultural enrichment and natural beauty.
1. Morant Bay Courthouse Ruins
Located a short distance from Stony Gut, the ruins of the Morant Bay Courthouse stand as a haunting reminder of the 1865 rebellion. This is where Paul Bogle and his followers marched in protest, making it a complementary stop for history enthusiasts.
2. Bath Fountain and Mineral Spa
For those seeking relaxation, the Bath Fountain and Mineral Spa is a perfect choice. Known for its therapeutic hot springs, this natural attraction offers a rejuvenating escape amidst St. Thomas’ scenic landscapes.
3. Reach Falls
Located deeper into St. Thomas, Reach Falls is a breathtaking natural attraction offering cascading waterfalls, crystal-clear pools, and lush tropical surroundings.
Lodging Options Near Stony Gut
Visitors to Stony Gut have a variety of accommodations to choose from, ranging from eco-friendly retreats to comfortable guesthouses. Some notable options include:
- Whispering Bamboo Cove Resort: Located in Morant Bay, this resort offers comfortable rooms, serene surroundings, and easy access to local attractions.
- Bath Fountain Hotel: Situated near the Bath Mineral Springs, this hotel provides a blend of relaxation and proximity to historic sites.
- Sea Cliff Resort: Located on the coastline of St. Thomas, this boutique resort offers a luxurious stay with stunning ocean views.
- Zion Country Eco Beach Cabins: For travelers seeking a more rustic and immersive experience, Zion Country provides eco-friendly accommodations surrounded by natural beauty.
Why Visit Stony Gut?
A visit to Stony Gut offers more than just a history lesson. It is an opportunity to connect with the roots of Jamaica’s struggle for justice and to experience the enduring legacy of Paul Bogle. Whether you’re a history buff, cultural enthusiast, or simply a traveler looking to explore the less-traveled paths of Jamaica, Stony Gut and its surrounding attractions provide an unforgettable experience.
Final Thoughts
Stony Gut is not just a place; it is a testament to the resilience and courage of the Jamaican people. By visiting this historic village, you honor the legacy of Paul Bogle and gain a deeper understanding of the cultural and historical fabric of Jamaica. Plan your trip to this iconic site and discover the stories that shaped a nation.
Groundbreaking’ sickle cell disease treatment approved for NHS use in England
Clinical trials find one-time gene therapy exa-cel offers ‘functional cure’ in 96.6% of patients
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A “groundbreaking” £1.65m treatment offering a potential cure for people in England living with sickle cell disease has been approved for use on the NHS, the medicines watchdog has announced.
Campaigners welcomed news of the approval of the one-time gene therapy, known as exagamglogene autotemcel, or exa-cel, which edits the faulty gene in a patient’s own stem cells.
The NHS estimates that 50 patients, older children and adults with a severe form of the disease, who are suitable for a stem cell transplant but without a matched donor, will each year receive the cutting-edge treatment.
Clinical trials for exa-cel have indicated that the therapy can stop painful sickle cell crises, which occur when blood vessels become blocked, with researchers finding that there was a “functional cure” in 96.6% of participants who received the treatment.
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Jamaica has several social services departments, including the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, the Social Development Commission, and the Child Protection and Family Services Agency. Ministry of Labour and Social Security
- Public Assistance Division (PAD): Manages non-contributory social assistance programs, such as the Rehabilitation Programme and PATH
- Family Services Unit: Provides services to families
- PATH: A program that helps with human capital development
Social Development Commission (SDC)
- The government's main agency for community mobilization and organization in urban and rural areas
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WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERS’S WINS AT LAST
Wolves 3 (Arias 4, Hwang (pen) 31, Mane 41) West Ham 0
Wolves kicked off 2026 with their first Premier League win of the season, and first under Rob Edwards, impressively seeing off West Ham United by three goals to nil at Molineux.
Jhon Arias got Wolves’ outstanding first-half display underway, with the Colombian netting his first for the club, before Mateus Mane was fouled for a penalty after half an hour.
Hee Chan Hwang’s composed finish from the spot doubled the Old Gold’s lead, before Mane also opened his own account for Wolves with a superb strike just shy of the interval.
A goalless second half followed, but a professional 45 minutes proved more than enough for Edwards and his side to secure not only their first victory, but their first clean sheet of the league campaign.
Proceedings at Molineux were underway quicker than normal, with Wolves scoring their earliest goal of the season inside just four minutes. Mane received the ball excellently on the half-turn before feeding Hwang, with the South Korean squaring a ball across goal for Arias to arrive and steer home.
Wolves ensured no complacency crept in following their opener, comfortably limiting their opposition to few opportunities and no attempts at goal 25 minutes in.
Moments later, Molineux grew louder as they watched the home side double their advantage. Mane was brought down inside the penalty area, before Hwang stepped up to calmly convert the spot-kick.
The home side refused to let up as they could have, and possibly should have, further extended their lead not long after. Tolu Arokodare met Joao Gomes’ delivery with a header from close range, but Alphonse Areola’s outstretched leg brilliantly denied the Nigerian.
However, Wolves’ best first half performance of the season did not finish there. Mane, influential throughout the afternoon, picked up the ball inside the final third before superbly finding the back of the net with an arrowed long-range effort.
Half-time | Wolves 3-0 West Ham
The visitors wasted no time after the restart in registering their first attempt of the game, although Jarrod Bowen watched his audacious overhead kick blaze over the crossbar.
Moments later, Konstantinos Mavropanos struck off target as West Ham continued to have the better of the restart, but came no closer than with both miscued efforts.
Wolves, however, wrestled back momentum and came close on two occasions. Firstly, space opened up for Hugo Bueno to strike at goal, and, on his weaker foot, he did well to force Areola into a save.
The resulting corner then led to Jorgen Strand Larsen rising highest to meet Arias’ inviting cross, but the substitute glanced wide.
The home side did excellently to diffuse West Ham’s early second-half encouragement, continually frustrating the Hammers as the game went on.
Mane almost notched his second of the game with 10 minutes to play. A moment of magic on the edge of the area got him away from two players in Claret, but Areola was down well to deny the youngster’s strike.
No noteworthy action came in the closing stages – much to Edwards’ delight – as Wolves saw out three points and a clean sheet for the first time this season.
Full-time | Wolves 3-0 West Ham
Wolves | Sa, Tchatchoua, Mosquera, S Bueno, Krejci, H Bueno, J Gomes (Andre 46), Arias, Mane (Chirewa 88), Hwang (Strand Larsen 61), Arokodare (Wolfe 88).
Unused subs | Johnstone, Doherty, Hoever, Lopez, Gonzalez.
West Ham | Areola, Walker-Peters, Mavropanos, Kilman, Scarles, Potts (Soucek 46), Magassa (Mayers 46), Bowen, Fernandes, Summerville, Wilson.
Unused subs | Hermansen, Igor, Pablo, Rodriguez, Earthy, Kante, Golambeckis.
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How the UK social care system works ?
In the UK, social care is primarily provided and funded by local authorities, who assess individuals' needs and determine eligibility for publicly funded care based on a means test; meaning people with higher needs and lower financial assets are more likely to receive support, while those with significant assets may need to pay for their care entirely; most services are delivered by private companies commissioned by the local council, with individuals sometimes able to arrange their own care through "direct payments" from the council. Key points about the UK social care system:
- Responsibility lies with local councils:Each local authority is responsible for assessing social care needs within their area and deciding who is eligible for funded care.
- Needs assessment and means test:To access publicly funded social care, individuals must undergo a needs assessment to determine the level of support required, followed by a means test to assess their financial situation and determine contribution levels.
- Care delivery methods:Social care can be provided through various methods including home care services, residential care homes, day care centers, and direct payments allowing individuals to employ their own personal assistants.
- Funding structure:Depending on the individual's financial situation, they may need to contribute towards the cost of their care, with the local authority providing the remaining funds.
- Eligibility criteria:Individuals with the most significant needs and lowest financial assets are most likely to receive substantial publicly funded social care.
How to access social care:
- Contact your local council:Individuals can contact their local council to initiate the process of accessing social care.
- Needs assessment:A social care professional will conduct an assessment to evaluate the individual's needs and determine eligibility for support.
- Care plan development:If eligible, a care plan will be created detailing the specific services required and how they will be delivered.
Important considerations:
- Cost of care:Social care in the UK is not completely free, and individuals may need to contribute financially depending on their circumstances.
- Waiting lists:Depending on local demand and available funding, there may be waiting times for certain social care services.
- Integration with healthcare:While social care is primarily managed by local councils, there is increasing focus on integrating health and social care services to provide a more holistic approach.
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Woman offers up a ‘house guest agreement,’ including a cleaning fee and $50 nightly payment, for her sister’s visit during the Christmas holiday
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A woman has sparked discourse online after sharing why she decided to charge her family for staying over during Christmas.
In a post shared to the “Am I the A**hole” forum on Reddit, a woman revealed why she planned to charge her relatives after their previous visit left her home in chaos. She explained that she recently purchased her “dream home,” a four-bedroom house with a sprawling backyard and a pool, an upgrade she’s deeply proud of.
As someone who lives alone, she noted that she enjoys keeping her home in pristine condition. However, her sister, husband, and their three children recently asked if they could stay with her for Christmas. She was initially open to the idea, writing: “They live out of state and wanted to spend the holidays with our family without paying for a hotel.”
But memories of their last visit made her apprehensive.
“They stayed with me for a weekend last year, and it was a disaster,” she recalled. “The kids destroyed my sofa with markers and spilled juice on my rug, which I had to replace. My sister brushed it off, saying, ‘Kids are kids,’ and didn’t offer to pay for the damage.”
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The ordeal cost her more than $500 in replacements, as she added: “Her husband barely helped with cleaning or watching the kids. I felt like a maid in my own house.”
As a result, the woman decided to set boundaries to protect her space and sanity. While she agreed to let her sister’s family stay at her home, she introduced a “house guest agreement” outlining specific conditions. The agreement required her sister to pay a $100 cleaning fee upfront, immediately cover any damages, and contribute $50 per night for utilities, citing the increased heating and water costs during the winter.
Although she viewed the terms as reasonable, her sister did not.
“She called me greedy and said I was treating my family like ‘Airbnb guests,’” the woman wrote, adding that her sister accused her of ruining the holiday spirit. The disagreement escalated, with their parents siding against her and labeling her “cold-hearted.”
Her sister argued that she was prioritizing money over family, leaving the family divided. The woman wrote: “I think I’m being fair by setting boundaries, but maybe I’ve taken it too far? I don’t know, please help.”
In the comment section, commenters were quick to chime in, with one Reddit user recommending that she refuse their visit altogether.
“Better if you said no,” the commenter wrote. “Regardless of how much money you charge, the kids probably won’t be any better behaved. The husband won’t be any less lazy, and neither of them will be better parents. You’ll be on edge the whole time, and they’ll be resentful.”
“Just say no, dude,” another person agreed. “I mean, she’s gonna be pissy whether you say no or present her with a contract that — come on — you definitely knew was going to piss her off. Just choose the easier option of ‘no’ and move on.”
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VITAL POWERS is a BBC Presenter, Music Artist, DITTO Music Video Content Creator & Mentor. Originally from Wolverhampton, moved to London for 2 years, now currently living in California, USA. VITAL has English and Jamaican heritage has been creating music, and videos and working in the creative industry for over 15 years with a strong belief in family & respect.
Where are you based?
Currently The Bay Area in California, America.
Where do you work? What do you do?
I work as a professional music artist and content creator, with companies like Ditto Music, BBC and other small organisations.
What are you listening to?
- Trill Troy – For A Trillion Summers (E.P)
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- Burna Boy – 23
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- Popcaan – Family
How do you discover new music?
I discover new music in passing, when I’m out and about, from friends, I never look for it, I just happen on it – it’s the best way to discover artists and naturally enjoy the music.
Rarely ever do I search or look online for new music. Usually, I’ll just be around people who have great playlists.
What formats do you usually listen to? LP, CD, Cassette, Digital, Streaming Services? Why?
I will still indulge and buy a CD or some vinyl from time to time but I consume music solely via streaming platforms / DSPs or at LIVE shows!
“I discover new music in passing, when I’m out and about, from friends, I never look for it, it’s the best way to discover and naturally enjoy it.”
Where do you do most of your music listening?
I take music in most whilst I’m driving, travelling or exploring. It’s something about the consistency of new visuals that really makes music speak to me; loudly, openly, and clearly. That’s how I also listen to my own music when curating, testing and perfecting draft versions.
Also, I enjoy a social gathering, vibing to music that has just been released by an artist like Skepta, Drake or some new artist I may have heard rumblings about.
How do you find and listen to pre-release music?
I never really do, I’m a fan of music, and I like to enjoy music when all the other fans hear it – a version of Drake’s album got leaked last year, I had it sent to me, and I never even opened the folder. It would just wreck my future experience.
What are your frustrations with listening to music digitally? Any benefits?
My only frustrations are that it’s difficult to really remember because music is processed like microwave food, quickly, here today, gone tomorrow, so I appreciated artists who really give the music an extra push and long out the campaigns and promotion around it.
Links in my emails I ignore, I don’t really download music at all if I’m being honest, and who uses SoundCloud?
“Links in my emails I ignore, I don’t really download music at all if I’m being honest”
How do you keep track of everything you are listening to?
I use Apple Music to stream, all the things I play are in my search history. So from time-to-time I can go back and listen there!
This video illustrates how many people in the uk see the way in which our country is being run.
Do you have an opinion about the state of our support systems and how they can be improved on.
In the UK approximately 40 years ago we had youth clubs and community centres virtually country wide which dealt with issues in the community at the point of need and in real time.
The point at which these services were axed by governments,
the contact between the ruling parties and community people have declined.
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The writer-star has had a baby, lost a close friend and published a memoir in lockdown. She talks about the trouble with male comedy writers – and why she wants to make a sketch show all about the clitoris
n the day in April that Rachel Bloom finally took her newborn daughter home from the hospital, one of her best friends died. Her daughter had arrived with fluid in her lungs, into a maternity ward that was rapidly filling with furniture as other wards were transformed into Covid wards. Bloom, tired and elated to be home, had a nap. Her husband woke her with the news: Adam Schlesinger – the well-loved musician and one of Bloom’s closest collaborators on the musical-dramedy Crazy Ex-Girlfriend – had died from Covid-19 in a New York hospital, aged 52.
For a wild and strange period, it was unclear how to grieve. Schlesinger, like so many of this year’s dead, had no funeral. Jack Dolgen, the third part of the songwriting trio behind the TV show, came to mourn with Bloom, standing 15ft from her fence. Aline Brosh McKenna, the showrunner, stood in the street. “We didn’t know anything, there was no testing, we didn’t know how this thing spread,” Bloom says. “Now we have a Crazy Ex Zoom, where we all talk. But there’s nothing natural about it.”
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Scrawny and proudly nerdy (“I sang show tunes under my breath and used words like ‘parlance’”), Bloom attracted bullies, then developed anxiety, which has stayed with her. She shed the bullies for a time in high school, when her talent for performing suddenly made her cool. At New York University, she majored in musical theatre, but was daunted by the competition of her cohort. So, at 19, she refocused on the college sketch comedy group.
There she found herself pursued by two older male members, her comedy mentors, and dated both. But when she decided the dynamic was getting too messy and told both men it was over, they helped to persuade other men in the group to have her thrown out.out!
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Mother's Day in Jamaica is a special occasion, celebrated on the second Sunday in May, aligning with the United States and many other countries. This day is dedicated to honoring and showing appreciation for mothers and mother figures.
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TODAY’S ARMED CONFLICTS
Our Rule of Law in Armed Conflict Online Portal (RULAC) classifies all situations of armed violence that amount to an armed conflict under international humanitarian law.
Today, it monitors more than 110 armed conflicts and provides information about parties, the latest developments, and applicable international law. Some of these conflicts make the headlines, others do not. Some of them started recently, while others have lasted for more than 50 years.
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA: MORE THAN 45 ARMED CONFLICTS
This is, in numbers, the most affected region: more than 45 armed conflicts are currently taking place throughout the Middle East and North Africa in the following territories: Cyprus,Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Turkey, Yemen and Western Sahara.
The majority are non-international (NIACs), involving a multitude of armed non-state actors and foreign interventions by Western powers, Russia, and neighbouring countries – except for the NIACs taking place in Egypt and Turkey.
‘Syria is the most affected country in the region. Several multiple and overlapping NIACs are taking place in the country – involving numerous armed groups who fight against the government and against each other –, along with two military occupations and three international armed conflicts’ explains Dr Chiara Redealli, Research Fellow at the Geneva Academy.
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AFRICA: MORE THAN 35 ARMED CONFLICTS
Africa comes second in the number of armed conflicts per region with more than 35 non-international armed conflicts (NIACs) taking place in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, the Central African Republic (CAR), the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan. Several armed groups – fighting against government forces and/or against each other’s – are involved in these conflicts.
Western powers and/or neighbouring countries are intervening in the NIACs that take place in Burkina Faso, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, and Somalia.
‘CAR is on the top of the list with several NIACs involving multiple armed groups. The Government is involved in NIACs against a wide array of rebel groups, including the anti-Balaka and the ex-Séléka. There are also parallel non-international armed conflicts due to the infighting between various armed groups’ underlines Dr Redealli.
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Burkina Faso, Cameroon, the Central African Republic (CAR), the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan. Several armed groups – fighting against government forces and/or against each other’s – are involved in these conflicts.
Western powers and/or neighbouring countries are intervening in the NIACs that take place in Burkina Faso, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, and Somalia.
‘CAR is on the top of the list with several NIACs involving multiple armed groups. The Government is involved in NIACs against a wide array of rebel groups, including the anti-Balaka and the ex-Séléka. There are also parallel non-international armed conflicts due to the infighting between various armed groups’ underlines Dr Redealli.
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ASIA: 21 ARMED CONFLICTS
Asia is the theatre of 19 non-international armed conflicts (NIACs) involving 19 armed groups. These are happening in Afghanistan, India, Myanmar, Pakistan and The Philippines.
Two international armed conflicts – between respectively India and Pakistan, and between India and China – are also taking place in the region.
‘Pakistan and the Philippines are on the top of the list with six NIACs for each country. In Pakistan, governmental forces are fighting various armed groups acting throughout the territory, particularly Taliban-affiliated groups in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas and independence fighters in Balochistan. In the Philippines, most NIACs are taking place in the Mindanao region where government forces are fighting against several armed groups, including the Moro National Liberation Front, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters, the Maute Group and the Abu Sayyaf Group’ explains Dr Chiara Redealli.
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EUROPE: SEVEN ARMED CONFLICTS
The following military occupations constitute the majority of armed conflicts that are taking place in Europe, four out of seven conflicts: Russia is currently occupying Crimea (Ukraine), Transdniestria (Moldova), as well as South Ossetia and Abkhazia (Georgia), while Armenia is occupying parts of Nagorno Karabakh (Azerbaijan). Europe is also the theatre of an international armed conflict (IAC) between Ukraine and Russia, and of two non-international armed conflicts (NIACs) in Ukraine opposing governmental forces with the self-proclaimed ‘People’s Republics’ of Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine.
‘Russia’s invasion of Ukraine did not change our classification of the armed conflicts in the region. Indeed, according to IHL criteria, there have been an IAC between Russia and Ukraine and two NIACs in Ukraine since 2014. What has changed, since February 2022, is the intensity of the violence and its impact on the civilian population. This means, according to our analysis, that war crimes could already have taken place before March 2022’ explains Dr Chiara Redealli.
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Russia is currently occupying Crimea (Ukraine), Transdniestria (Moldova), as well as South Ossetia and Abkhazia (Georgia), while Armenia is occupying parts of Nagorno Karabakh (Azerbaijan). Europe is also the theatre of an international armed conflict (IAC) between Ukraine and Russia, and of two non-international armed conflicts (NIACs) in Ukraine opposing governmental forces with the self-proclaimed ‘People’s Republics’ of Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine.
‘Russia’s invasion of Ukraine did not change our classification of the armed conflicts in the region. Indeed, according to IHL criteria, there have been an IAC between Russia and Ukraine and two NIACs in Ukraine since 2014. What has changed, since February 2022, is the intensity of the violence and its impact on the civilian population. This means, according to our analysis, that war crimes could already have taken place before March 2022’ explains Dr Chiara Redealli.
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LATIN AMERICA: SIX ARMED CONFLICTS
The six non-international armed conflicts that are taking place in the region are split evenly between Mexico and Colombia.
‘While Colombia has experienced one of the longest non-international armed conflicts (NIACs) in modern times and is still the theatre of three NIACs, Mexico is characterized by three NIACs involving gangs’ drug cartels. This is the first time we classify armed violence involving criminal organizations as NIACs and we did so given the level of organization of the cartels and intensity of violence’ says Dr Chiara Redealli
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12 essential car maintenance checks you should definitely be doing
Matt WoodbridgeRAC Patrol23rd Apr 2024
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Jump to a section:1. Fuel2. Oil3. Rubber4. Coolant5. Electrics6. Screen wash7. Engine air filter8. Spark plug (petrol engines only)9. Brakes10. Air conditioning11. Interiors12. ExteriorsShould I take my car to a garage?There are a number of car maintenance checks you can perform both around the car and under the bonnet to help keep it in good running order and prevent a breakdown.
RAC research^ found that just a fifth of drivers (19%) say they always check their cars are ‘road-ready’ for making a trip, increasing the potential for breakdowns. Half of drivers (51%) said they sometimes check their cars over before setting out but an alarming 30% said they never do. The RAC is therefore reminding people of the importance of spending some time checking their vehicles’ oil, coolant and tyres to ensure as many trouble-free journeys as possible.
Spending five minutes carrying out these simple checks every few weeks – and certainly before a long journey or an MOT – can save you a lot of time and money in the long run, not to mention help keep you safe on the roads.
To keep things simple, here are 12 simple car checks you can carry out today to keep your car safely on the road and on the right side of the law. To kick things off, here's RAC patrol Matt Woodbridge demonstrating four simple under-the-bonnet checks:
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When it comes to preventing a breakdown, remember the acronym FORCES, which stands for Fuel, Oil, Rubber, Coolant, Electrics, Screen wash.
1. Fuel
Check you have plenty of fuel in your tank for your journey. It may sound obvious but you’d be surprised just how many people run out of fuel, particularly in harsh winter weather.
Worried about running out? Here's our guide to saving fuel.
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2. Oil
Our patrols check the oil level of every vehicle they attend and find one in three are dangerously low. This can cause a breakdown and lead to catastrophic engine damage if left unresolved.
Check your oil level is between the minimum and maximum mark on your car's dipstick and top up if necessary.
If you don’t know which type of oil you need to use, refer to your owner’s handbook or speak to your local dealer.
You can trust the RAC with our local approved garages and NEW mobile mechanics.
3. Rubber
When it comes to rubber, check both your tyres and wiper blades on a regular basis.
Check your tyres for general wear and tear, splits or bulges, and crucially tread depth. Minimum tread level is 1.6mm, although in winter it’s advisable to have 3mm of tyre tread to help with traction and grip.
Also ensure you’ve got the correct pressure in your tyres, checking your owner’s handbook if you don’t know the correct inflation.
Examine your wiper blades as these won’t last forever and need replacing from time to time due to splits and cracks.
In winter, you can prevent your wiper blades freezing to the windscreen by placing a thin sheet of plastic or cloth, between the wiper blades and the windscreen. Or you can try using de-icer or warm water to free them up before starting your engine.
4. Coolant
Check your car’s coolant level. The last thing you need is a frozen engine or for your car to overheat.
Although it’s a sealed system and shouldn’t need to be topped up, you should always double check, especially before a long journey.
Check your coolant levels when the engine is cold and look in your handbook for the correct coolant and mix to use should you need to top it up
Usain Bolt’s Late Father’s This Habit Kept the Track and Field Legend Humble as He Rose to Fame
Jamaica sets target for 250,000 tourists from UK and Ireland
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Adrian DEdinburgh, UK800 contributions0Lovely BeachMy wife wanted to go to the beach as a birthday treat so we decided to visit Lyssons Beach after being told about it by a colleague. The beach is open to the public for a fee of 200 JMD per person for use of the facilities. There is an additional fee of 200 JMD if you have a car. When we visited we almost had the beach to ourselves and there was no seaweed of note. There are bathrooms, changing rooms, benches and gazebos. The water was fairly calm when we there there so it was great for paddling and would probably be good for swimming too although we didn't swim on this visit. Overall we really enjoyed our visit and will definitely be back at this lovely little beach.Read moreReview of: Lyssons BeachWritten 24 December 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.- Lady CherylValley Stream, NY815 contributions0A gem of a FallsLocated on the roadside of the main road in St Thomas the gem of a free waterfalls is perfect for Spring water street side water bathing.
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Jamaica has set a target to attract 250,000 tourists from the UK and Ireland by 2025.
The figure was disclosed by tourism minister Edmund Bartlett as the country reported more than four million visitor arrivals in 2023 but a breakdown of UK and Ireland numbers was not available.
However, total earnings from inbound tourism rose by almost 18% year-on-year to $4.2 billion.
The surge highlights the island’s resilience amidst global challenges, solidifying its position as a premier travel destination and a top choice for UK holidaymakers in the Caribbean, according to the Jamaica Tourist Board.
The upturn came on the back of a global ‘Come Back’ tourism campaign.
The country now plans to add 8,500 new rooms by next year, a 33% increase in room capacity, and raise foreign exchange earnings by nearly 50%.
Tourism development investments totalling $5 billion will see 20,000 new rooms in the next 10 to 15 years, including 2,000 this year.
Upcoming openings include the first 1,000 rooms of the Princess Grand Jamaica, the 753-room Riu Palace Aquarelle, and the 450-room Unico Hotel in Montego Bay.
Modernisation plans for Montego Bay’s Sangster international airport include a $70 million runway expansion and infrastructure upgrade.
Bartlett said: “The unprecedented success in tourism hasn’t just elevated Jamaica’s global prominence, but has also acted as a driving force for the overall national economic progress.
“The pursuit for authentic, eco-conscious experiences and cultural immersion is at the core of what travellers seek, and Jamaica excels in delivering just that.”
Tourism director Donovan White added: “Our bullish tourism recovery plan has enabled us to set our targets high and implement our latest plans as we continue to unveil new horizons in tourism, with the exciting addition of Excellence Oyster Bay, Wyndham, and the vibrant arrival of Hard Rock Hotel and Casino”.
UK & Northern Europe regional director Elizabeth Fox said: “With our visionary tourism recovery strategy fuelling the ‘Come Back’ campaign, we navigate beyond recovery to growth, with unwavering determination towards our goals.”
Usain Bolt’s Late Father’s This Habit Kept the Track and Field Legend Humble as He Rose to Fame
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Picture this: Usain Bolt is rolling back into Trelawny, Jamaica, the fastest man alive, fresh off shattering world records and stacking Olympic gold like it’s nothing—eight of ‘em, to be exact, from Beijing 2008, London 2012, and Rio 2016. The guy’s a living legend, and the island knows it. Recently, though, the Bolt family faced a heavy loss with the passing of his father, Wellesley Bolt, in late 2024—a man whose influence still echoes in Usain’s every move. While Bolt hasn’t spoken publicly about it yet, his own words from years past paint a vivid picture of Wellesley’s impact
of the most famous people in Jamaica,” Bolt recalled in his autobiography Faster than Lightning, reflecting on a hero’s welcome after his early triumphs. Newspapers plastered his face on every page, barstool debates raged over his greatness, and radio DJs couldn’t stop the hype train. For any fan, it’s the kind of moment where egos could balloon—but not for Bolt. So, what kept this track god grounded when the world was ready to crown him king? A Father’s Lesson in Manners?
Here’s the secret sauce: Wellesley Bolt didn’t mess around when it came to respect. Growing up in Sherwood Content, a rural speck in Trelawny Parish, Usain wasn’t just raised to run—he was raised to remember where he came from. During that electric motorcade through Trelawny—after his 2008 Beijing haul of three golds (100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay)—Bolt could’ve coasted on his 9.69-second 100-meter fame and waved from a distance.
Picture this: Usain Bolt is rolling back into Trelawny, Jamaica, the fastest man alive, fresh off shattering world records and stacking Olympic gold like it’s nothing—eight of ‘em, to be exact, from Beijing 2008, London 2012, and Rio 2016. The guy’s a living legend, and the island knows it. Recently, though, the Bolt family faced a heavy loss with the passing of his father, Wellesley Bolt, in late 2024—a man whose influence still echoes in Usain’s every move. While Bolt hasn’t spoken publicly about it yet, his own words from years past paint a vivid picture of Wellesley’s impact.
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“On the morning of my return to Trelawny, it was clear to me that I had become one of the most famous people in Jamaica,” Bolt recalled in his autobiography Faster than Lightning, reflecting on a hero’s welcome after his early triumphs. Newspapers plastered his face on every page, barstool debates raged over his greatness, and radio DJs couldn’t stop the hype train. For any fan, it’s the kind of moment where egos could balloon—but not for Bolt. So, what kept this track god grounded when the world was ready to crown him king? A Father’s Lesson in Manners?
Here’s the secret sauce: Wellesley Bolt didn’t mess around when it came to respect. Growing up in Sherwood Content, a rural speck in Trelawny Parish, Usain wasn’t just raised to run—he was raised to remember where he came from. During that electric motorcade through Trelawny—after his 2008 Beijing haul of three golds (100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay)—Bolt could’ve coasted on his 9.69-second 100-meter fame and waved from a distance.
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Instead, he leaned into the crowd. “Mom and Pops had taught me so much about respect that during the motorcade I said ‘Hello’ to everybody, just like I had done when I was little, even though it would have been much easier just to wave,” Bolt recalled. Fans got pushy, hands reaching out, but he didn’t flinch. This wasn’t just a champ flexing charisma—it was a kid honoring his dad’s code. For fans, it’s a classic underdog vibe: no matter how big you get, you stay true. But how strict was Wellesley about this humility thing?
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Do you think Usain Bolt's humility and respect for fans are a result of his father's strict upbringing?
Absolutely, Wellesley's influence is clear
Partially, but Usain's personality also plays a role
Not really, it's just Usain's natural charisma
I think it's more about his public image management
Do you think Gable Steveson's constant switching between sports is damaging his legacy?
Yes, he's squandering his potential
No, it's his career to explore
Maybe, but he can still redeem himself
I don't care as long as he competes
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Should Gable Steveson focus solely on wrestling to fulfill his Olympic potential?
Yes, he should commit to wrestling
No, he should explore other sports
He should balance both wrestling and other sports
It's too late for him to focus on wrestling
Do you think Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track can revive interest in track and field?
Yes, it's a bold vision that needs time
No, the poor debut shows it's doomed
Maybe, but it needs better marketing
Only if it returns to traditional event names
How do you feel about the rebranding of track events like calling the 200m the "Long Sprint"?
It's innovative and needed for new fans
It's confusing and unnecessary
I don't care as long as the races are exciting
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Turns out, Wellesley Bolt ran a tight ship—and Usain knew the stakes. “As I said, Dad was so serious when it came to manners. If I’d acted big time in public that day, he probably would have cut me off for good,” Bolt admitted. That’s not just a throwaway line—it’s a window into the man who shaped a global icon. Wellesley, a former coffee farmer who’d worked hard to raise Usain alongside mom Jennifer, wasn’t about to let his son’s 19.30-second 200-meter world record (set in Beijing) turn him into a diva. And it worked.
Even with 11 world championship golds and a net worth pushing past $90 million, Bolt kept it real, saying “Hello” to every fan and shaking hands despite the chaos. Now, with Wellesley’s passing, that habit feels like a legacy etched in gold. For fans, it’s a reminder: the fastest man on Earth didn’t just sprint records—he carried his roots with every stride. How does that kind of upbringing stack up in today’s sports world?
Growing up in the small Jamaican parish of Trelawny, Usain Bolt wasn’t just a kid with lightning in his legs—he was a young dreamer, juggling schoolbooks and a knack for mischief. As he recalled in his autobiography, Faster than Lightning, his early academic career wasn’t exactly gold-medal worthy. “If my test scores were bad or I flunked an essay, they went easy on me,” Bolt wrote, painting a picture of a laid-back household where his parents, Wellesley and Jennifer Bolt, initially gave him some slack.
Well, that leniency, though, had an expiration date. Bolt’s father, Wellesley—known to him as “Pops”—was a no-nonsense figure who ran a local coffee shop and wasn’t about to let his son coast through life. The relaxed vibes evaporated fast when Bolt’s string of subpar grades piled up. “The relaxed attitude didn’t last long, though. There were only so many tests I could fail, and once Pops got to hear about my poor scores, he flipped,” Bolt admitted.