The Seaga-Holness Legacy: Jamaica’s Neo-Colonial Rule
How a CIA-backed leader and his protégé sustained a system of elite wealth and mass exploitation. The untold story of Jamaica’s economic struggle.
How a CIA-backed leader and his protégé sustained a system of elite wealth and mass exploitation. The untold story of Jamaica’s economic struggle.
History buried is injustice sustained. When covert operations like Seaga’s CIA-backed destabilization – documented by whistleblowers like Philip Agee – created famine and violence to engineer political change, and when the resulting ‘plantation economy’ still excludes Jamaicans today, silence isn’t peace. It’s complicity in an ongoing harm.
Rapper Sean Kingston, best known for his 2007 Billboard hit “Beautiful Girls”, has been sentenced to three and a half years in federal prison after being found guilty of defrauding luxury businesses of more than $1 million. The 35-year-old artist and his mother, Janice Turner, were convicted of wire fraud and grand theft in May 2024.
President Donald Trump reaffirmed the strong US-Jamaica partnership during a White House meeting with Jamaica’s new Ambassador to the US, Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson. Highlighting over 60 years of bilateral cooperation, Trump emphasized shared goals in trade, security, energy, and tourism. The credential ceremony solidified the enduring relationship and set the stage for deeper collaboration through initiatives like the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative and joint efforts in regional stability.
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Jamaica’s sprint scene just got hotter! Bryan Levell scorched the track with a 9.82s personal best at the Raiffeisen Austrian Open, pushing himself into serious contention for Jamaica’s 4x100m relay team heading to the Tokyo World Championships. With elite curve-running skills and blistering speed, Levell could be the game-changer the team needs.
Jamaica’s 4x100m team, featuring Kishane Thompson and Oblique Seville, could break the 2012 world record at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, says analyst Leighton Levy.
Jamaica’s Oblique Seville upset reigning Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles at the London Diamond League with a 9.86s victory. Seville also bested Lyles in 2024 at the Racers Grand Prix, confirming his elite sprinting form.
Jamaica’s men’s 4x100m relay team has reignited hopes of a global comeback, securing a crucial World Championships qualifying position with a season-best performance. After years of inconsistency, the squad—bolstered by rising stars like Oblique Seville and Rohan Watson—delivered a smooth 37.86-second run in London, vaulting them into the top 16. With improved baton exchanges and renewed focus under coach Maurice Wilson, the team is now poised to reclaim its legacy. As the qualification window narrows, Jamaica’s resurgence sends a clear message: the sprint powerhouse is back in contention.
With Vybz Kartel set to headline Reggae Sumfest 2025, Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett predicts record-breaking attendance driven by the deejay’s powerful post-release mystique.
Jamaica’s heavy reliance on tourism and remittances presents a seductive but ultimately fragile economic model. While these sectors provide vital short-term foreign
At CARICOM’s 49th summit, PM Mia Mottley condemned global neglect of Haiti and institutional bias against the Caribbean. Her bold call for regional unity, debt reform, and digital defense signals a new era of Caribbean resilience.
Experience Reggae Sumfest 2025 in luxury with the all-new Luxe Deck and Ultra Luxe Cabana options in Montego Bay — Jamaica’s tourism hub. The weeklong music festival offers premium packages for guests seeking elevated comfort, exclusive views, and world-class entertainment.
Jamaican Kishane Thompson blazed to victory in the Prefontaine Classic 100m at Hayward Field, clocking 9.85s. Zharnel Hughes (9.91s) & Trayvon Bromell (9.94s) followed. (145 chars)
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