16 Jamaicans awarded Chevening Scholarships

 16 Jamaicans awarded Chevening Scholarships

A total of sixteen (16) Jamaicans have been awarded the 2022 Chevening Scholarships to pursue Master’s Degrees in the United Kingdom. The scholars were selected from an exceptionally powerful shortlisted cohort of about 50, who were chosen from a wider candidate pool...
Minister Tufton: 568,615 Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines Available

Minister Tufton: 568,615 Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines Available

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Christopher Tufton, says 568,615 doses of COVID-19 vaccine are available on the island to vaccinate Jamaicans. In a breakdown, the Minister noted that this includes 390,180 doses of the AstraZeneca brand for first and second doses...
The Case for Repatriation and the Source of Racism

The Case for Repatriation and the Source of Racism

Jamaica is on the verge of formally asking the UK to pay billions in repatriation for those centuries of brutal chattel slavery. In 1833, Britain used 40% of its national budget to buy freedom for all Britain in the empire and this sum was so large that it was not...