Author: Anthea

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Jonkunoo Road March for Kingston February 25, 2023

Anthea

Today the public is invited to join in the “Jonkunoo Saturday” Road March and Party. It is being put on by The Institute of Creative Training & Development and 24/7 Productions Ltd, in association with the CHASE Fund. Jonkunoo is a Christmastide tradition that taps into our African spiritual roots through combination of costume, music, and dance. This tradition dates back to hundreds of years, and was widely indulged in by the enslaved as a part of their principal holiday celebrations. March time is at 3:00 p.m. and will journey…

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I almost hated the Jamaica court system, Marlene Mahoo Forte

Anthea

I still remember the day Marlene Forte as a Judge ruled against me at the Parish Court simply because according to her she never believed me. Adding injury to fury her note taking was poor – her records did not reflect what I actually told her. Afterwards, I failed at representing myself well at the Appeal simply because I was under prepared for that level and I relied on an attorney who because of my inability to pay him just didnt show. I never got wind of her actual notes.…

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