Report: Black People, Racism & Human Rights – Covid 19

The latest report published by the House of Lords and the House of Commons   Joint Committee on Human Rights. This is the section on Covid-19 and the impact on the Black Community    The impact of Covid-19 on the Black community has been disproportionately severe. According to research by Public Health England the highest rates […]

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Mental Health Covid 19 Lockdown 2 – looking after the mind in emotional times

Emotional Times By Dr Justin Basquille Justin Basquille is a Consultant Psychiatrist to the Royal Brompton Hospital. He specialises in the psychiatric problems of adulthood and  is well-known and respected in his area of expertise. How are we coping emotionally? Following the Covid-19 Lockdown in March and with the impending Lockdown 2 he gives some […]

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Gregory Isaacs’ Night Nurse Tribute – Dedicated to Covid 19 Nurses

A wonderful international tribute to another great Jamaican musician,  the late legendary Gregory Isaacs. Renowned for a series of hit songs one of his most  famous,  Night Nurse has been remixed and performed by various artists from Jamaica, Ghana, Brazil, Germany and Japan plus more. Listen here Night Nurse  

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How Covid-19 differs from previous pandemics and it’s potential financial impact

By Nicole Adamson  Opinion   The Jamaican diaspora in the UK have significant long-term  investments in Jamaica. Remittances alone have accounted for over US$2bn annually in the past from the various diasporas. From the UK regular remittances to families or estates also contribute vastly to sustaining the economy. Nicole Adamson, Research Manager at Victoria Mutual […]

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