By | Tracy Ann Dunkley
Gold Coast, Australia — The controversial film Jafaican, starring Peter Andre, premiered at the Gold Coast Film Festival on Friday May 9, 2025, drawing both criticism and support from audiences. While the film has faced backlash over its portrayal of Jamaican culture, some Jamaicans who attended the films premiere expressed their appreciation for its comical approach and themes.
At the premiere, Andre and director Fredi Nwaka encouraged attendees to show their support, with Nwaka telling the crowd, “We wanna show everybody how much love we got out here in the Gold Coast”.
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The film follows Andre’s character,......
By | Esheru Kweku
Burkina Faso has shattered the cycle of Western exploitation and reclaimed its gold mineral wealth under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, marking a turning point in African sovereignty. Previously, foreign mining companies extracted the country’s gold while paying Burkina Faso a mere one billion per year. Since Traoré assumed power in 2022, the nation now earns over eighteen billion dollars (£13 billion) annually, an eighteen-fold increase that exposes the long-standing plundering of African resources.
France holds the world fourth-largest gold reserves throught its exploitation of West Africa
France has the forth-largest gold......
By | Tracy Ann Dunkley
Canadian rapper Tory Lanez has been hospitalised after being stabbed 14 times by another inmate at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi. Lanez, who is serving a 10-year sentence for shooting fellow musician Megan Thee Stallion, was attacked in a prison housing unit on Monday morning.
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Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, suffered seven wounds to his back, four to his torso, two to the back of his head, and one to the left side of his face. His lungs collapsed, and he was initially placed on a breathing apparatus before being rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
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Despite the......
By Esheru Kweku
U.S. President Donald Trump has one again ignited international controversy. Trump's administration has granted refugee status to a group of white South Africans, citing what he calls a genocide against Afrikaners in their home country. Meanwhile, his administration has ramped up deportations of non-white migrants, sending thousands back to the Global South.
Trump’s decision to fast-track white South African refugees comes as his administration continues to block asylum seekers and migrants from countries like Haiti, Venezuela, and Nicaragua. Critics argue that this policy prioritises race over humanitarian need, with Trump’s allies claiming that......
By | JamRadio News Desk
Government has officially opened applications for the next phase of its funded childcare expansion, giving working parents in England access to 30 hours of free childcare per week for children as young as nine months old.
The new policy, which comes into effect in September 2025, is expected to ease financial pressures on families while providing high-quality early years education for young children. It follows last year’s successful rollout of 15 hours funded childcare, which supported nearly half a million families across the country.
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Officials estimate that eligible parents could save up to £7,500 annually per......
BY TRACY ANN DUNKLEY
In one of the most significant changes to Britain’s immigration system in decades, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced a sweeping set of measures designed to tighten the UK's border controls and bolster the domestic workforce. The move will see off British firms use of cheap overseas labour, which the Prime Minister views as cause of mass legal Migration.
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Key Measures
Extended Residency for Citizenship: The qualifying period for naturalisation will double from five to ten years, delaying citizens’ rights for long-term residents.
Mandatory Language Tests: All adult dependents of visa holders must now pass a standardized......
BY TRACY ANN DUNKLEY
His Majesty’s Governor’s Office on Anguilla has called on London for help after a week of unprecedented shootings and murders on the quiet British Overseas Territory.
Anguilla is facing a troubling wave of gang-related violence, with multiple shootings shaking the island this week. The escalating crisis has prompted urgent calls for government intervention, leading to a press conference earlier on Saturday May 11, where officials outlined their response.
The violence began on Tuesday, May 6, when an 18-year-old was shot multiple times in broad daylight at Blowing Point Ferry Terminal. The victim was rushed to Princess Alexandra Hospital,......
By Tracy Ann Dunkley
The highly anticipated film "Jafaican," starring Peter Andre and directed by Fredi Nwaka, made its world premiere at the Gold Coast Film Festival in Australia last night, May 9, 2025. The event featured a red-carpet reception, a special live performance by Andre, and an exclusive screening of the film.
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Some UK fans are buzzing with anticipation as “Jafacian” is set to hit the big screen on May 20th at Odeon cinemas across the UK. But the film’s rollout isn’t without controversy. Many in the Jamaican diaspora here in the UK have voice concerns about the ethics of the film and possible cultural appropriation......
BY TRACY ANN DUNKLEY
Anguilla, once known for its tranquility and close-knit community, is now facing an unsettling rise in gun violence, with two shootings in just one week leaving the island shaken. The latest tragedy unfolded today, May 9, along West End Main Road near the NCBA West Branch, where one person has been confirmed dead.
The Royal Anguilla Police Force (RAPF) remains on the scene, securing the area and enforcing roadblocks that have diverted traffic. But while authorities investigate, the community is left grieving, frustrated, and fearful—asking the same haunting question: How did we get here?
Another young life has been stolen, another family left in pieces,......
BY ESHERU KWEKU
In a world where political leaders often face scrutiny and opposition, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the President of Burkina Faso, has emerged as a figure of resilience and defiance against imperialism and neo-colonialism. Traoré's leadership has sparked a global movement, with supporters rallying across continents standing in solidarity with his vision for a sovereign and self-determined Africa. From the streets of London to the Caribbean islands, this wave of support for Traoré is growing stronger, reflecting a shared desire for justice and autonomy.
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Since assuming leadership in September 2022, President Traoré has championed......
