https://news.trust.org/item/20200618092430-3pr4c/
My latest for Reuters, on Jamaica’s biggest dump. This is Delroy Francis and Jacqueline MacDonald, who make their living from the dump.
Some more hard-hitting journalism from the Jamaica Star.
I have covered the ganja industry a little bit for a couple of outlets. Its transformation to a commercialized industry was slow at best and it seems to have almost stalled now with the virus. This is an important piece from Joan “Nanook Webley.
Workmen fix the road at Cockburn Pen over the weekend. The area was damaged after residents protested an alleged killing by police of a young man from the community. They burned the road and tires and threw debris on it, as well as blocked traffic.
Enjoy!
A stray dog resting under an abandoned garbage truck.
Bongo Herman attended Saturday’s protest across from the United States Embassy. He used to play with Bob Marley’s band, and appeared in the Shottas movie (in the yellow suit, he pointed out). He was delightful to talk to, and had some strong, intelligent words about supporting the Black Lives Matter movement.
The pumpkins are growing. We also have an Otaheite apple tree and naseberry tree growing.
Every morning where I run there is a pair of saffron finches or canaries (thanks Emma) that fly around together.
I attended the Black Lives Matter protests over the weekend, covering them for Reuters. Here is the link to the story and the photos are not from Reuters (although a Reuters photog attended and took pictures, one of which accompanies my story). Rather they are from a young man named Ajani Hickling. He has a growing interest in photography and I wanted to showcase his latest work.
