Kingston

Secretary Blinken and the US ambassador to Jamaica shake hands

'Frank, difficult conversations': State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel speaks on Haiti, Gaza

As conflict continues to unfold in Haiti and Gaza, State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel joins The World’s Carolyn Beeler to talk about US policy options in both places.

'Frank, difficult conversations': State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel speaks on Haiti, Gaza
People hold posters as they take part in a demonstration against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, at the Emancipation park in Kingston, Jamaica, June 6, 2020.

Amid global protests, Jamaicans confront their own problems with policing 

Amid global protests, Jamaicans confront their own problems with policing 
people marching

Global Women’s Marches persevere despite divisions among US activists

Global Women’s Marches persevere despite divisions among US activists
Jamaica's latest public service announcement.

This has to be the catchiest dancehall tune ever about a mosquito-borne virus

This has to be the catchiest dancehall tune ever about a mosquito-borne virus
Rico Rodriguez.

Stop your messin' around: What Rico Rodriguez meant to ska

Stop your messin' around: What Rico Rodriguez meant to ska
US President Barack Obama gets a tour of the Bob Marley Museum in Kingston, Jamaica.

One Love: Obama, in Jamaica, pays respects to reggae superstar Bob Marley

President Obama is the first president since Reagan to visit Jamaica. And one of the first stops he made was to pay respects to a Reggae legend.

One Love: Obama, in Jamaica, pays respects to reggae superstar Bob Marley
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Jamaica's ska and reggae guitarist Ernest Ranglin continues to innovate, even at 82

Eighty-two year old guitarist Ernest Ranglin stopped by The World's studio recently. The Jamaican ska and reggae artist spoke about his long career and performed a song off his new album.

Jamaica's ska and reggae guitarist Ernest Ranglin continues to innovate, even at 82
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Music heard on the air for May 21, 2014

Tthe music heard between stories on The World on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 included the following.

Music heard on the air for May 21, 2014

DC Sniper Lee Boyd Malvo Compares his Life to that of an Abused Woman

Convicted DC sniper Lee Boyd Malvo, who's from Jamaica, recently gave a rare interview to "18Degrees North," a TV program produced in Kingston and seen around the Caribbean. Malvo says he was emotionally vulnerable and in a controlling relationship.

DC Sniper Lee Boyd Malvo Compares his Life to that of an Abused Woman

'Better Mus' Come' Heralds a New Moment in Jamaican Filmmaking

'Better Mus' Come' Heralds a New Moment in Jamaican Filmmaking

A small step forward for LGBT rights in Jamaica

The lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community in Jamaica faces many challenges. They're discriminated against, outlawed and even attacked and sometimes killed. But a national political leader has finally made a comment that seeks to draw a line on the discrimination.

A small step forward for LGBT rights in Jamaica
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Jamaica's Portia Simpson-Miller and Gay Rights

Jamaica is an extremely difficult place for gays and lesbians. Human Rights Watch says the country has an "epidemic" of homophobic violence. But there's reason to suggest that things might be getting a little better there for gay Jamaicans.

Jamaica's Portia Simpson-Miller and Gay Rights

'Avila': Latest Jazz Sound from Ska Innovator Ernest Ranglin

Anchor Marco Wermna talks about the latest jazzy sound coming from the Jamaican ska innovator Ernest Ranglin.

'Avila': Latest Jazz Sound from Ska Innovator Ernest Ranglin
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Jamaica Celebrates Independence Day with Bolt's Gold

Jamaicans are marking 50 years of independence from the British, but what they're really excited about is local hero Usain Bolt.

Jamaica Celebrates Independence Day with Bolt's Gold

Examining the Tivoli Gardens Gang Bust in Jamaica

An investigation by the New Yorker magazine suggests multiple extra-judicial killings in a police raid in Jamaica.

Examining the Tivoli Gardens Gang Bust in Jamaica