AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoReparations Debate: King Charles acknowledged slavery’s “great suffering” during his Bahamas visit but offered no apology, as Caribbean calls for reparations and independence grow louder. Melissa Recovery: A year after Hurricane Melissa, rebuilding remains unfinished, with western Jamaica’s homes, farms, schools and small businesses still feeling the storm’s impact. Rastafari Rights: The JCF wants a review of ganja laws, saying unclear rules around sacramental use have fuelled tensions with Rastafari communities. Music & Heritage: Olivia “Babsy” Grange delivers a lecture today on Edward Seaga’s role in Jamaican music, while Tosh Fest celebrated 50 years of Peter Tosh’s Legalize It. Books: Marlon James’s new novel revisits 1980s Kingston and the violence faced by a queer theatre troupe.
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