Tue, 26 May 2026 09:50:57 -0400 https://storytellinginthetropicswithallisonharrison.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Storytelling In The Tropics with Allison Harrison yes 53cae31e-69ce-5863-8a9b-a05fe57fdc69 Allison Harrison episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Allison Harrison https://storage.buzzsprout.com/n6jwsyxviipeu8am3gtdml7dvlos?.jpg Grace Zion Revival Church Appreciation Service Highlights In Russel Pen, Linstead, St Catherine Welcome to another episode of Storytelling in the Tropics. My name is Allison Harrison. In today’s episode, I’m in the community of Russel Pen in Linstead St Catherine. I was invited to the Grace Zion Revival Church on the occasion of an Appreciation Service for one the church elders, Mother Roberts who passed in 2023. I got there while the day service was in session and was greeted with a ceremonial welcome as Revivalists do when you arrive during the celebrations. Take a walk with me and I hope you enjoy the sights and sound highlights from the Grace Zion Revival Appreciation Service.

]]> Welcome to another episode of Storytelling in the Tropics. My name is Allison Harrison. In today’s episode, I’m in the community of Russel Pen in Linstead St Catherine. I was invited to the Grace Zion Revival Church on the occasion of an Appreciation Service for one the church elders, Mother Roberts who passed in 2023. I got there while the day service was in session and was greeted with a ceremonial welcome as Revivalists do when you arrive during the celebrations. Take a walk with me and I hope you enjoy the sights and sound highlights from the Grace Zion Revival Appreciation Service.

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-18903117 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:00:00 -0500 1968 3 3 full false Lighthouse of Prayer Healing and Deliverance Ministry Revivalist One Day Convention in Dalvey St Thomas - Day Session Highlights Lighthouse of Prayer Healing and Deliverance Ministry Revivalist One Day Convention in Dalvey St Thomas - Day Session Highlights

]]> Lighthouse of Prayer Healing and Deliverance Ministry Revivalist One Day Convention in Dalvey St Thomas - Day Session Highlights

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-18781289 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0500 5879 3 2 full false Bishop Tennyson Hunt - A Calling To Revivalism In St Thomas The Church has always been central to Tennyson Hunt’s life. Having visited various faith based communities, revivalism is his calling. Revivalism emerged from the Great Revival in 1860-1861 which is a fusion of African (Myal) beliefs and Christian traditions. Bishop Hunt shares his story. #Revivalism #Jamaica #StorytellingInTheTropics

]]> The Church has always been central to Tennyson Hunt’s life. Having visited various faith based communities, revivalism is his calling. Revivalism emerged from the Great Revival in 1860-1861 which is a fusion of African (Myal) beliefs and Christian traditions. Bishop Hunt shares his story. #Revivalism #Jamaica #StorytellingInTheTropics

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-18749760 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0500 4467 3 1 full false St Thomas Band Plays Kumina At Rebirthing Celebrations In Portland St Thomas Band Plays Kumina At Rebirthing Celebrations In Portland 

]]> St Thomas Band Plays Kumina At Rebirthing Celebrations In Portland 

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-17707047 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 19:00:00 -0500 6079 2 9 full false Alex Moore-Minott - Jamaican Myal Priest Rebirthing Celebrations & Kumina In Portland Spirituality has always been a calling for Alex. As early as seven years old, he has experienced and witnessed the power of Jamaican spirituality at its lowest and highest. I got the opportunity to speak with Alex on the occasion of the first staging of the Rebirthing Celebrations and Kumina held in East Portland. For Alex, Kumina is, has always been and always will be a space for unity, reverence and reconnection with the ancestors. I learned a few things. I hope you will too.

]]> Spirituality has always been a calling for Alex. As early as seven years old, he has experienced and witnessed the power of Jamaican spirituality at its lowest and highest. I got the opportunity to speak with Alex on the occasion of the first staging of the Rebirthing Celebrations and Kumina held in East Portland. For Alex, Kumina is, has always been and always will be a space for unity, reverence and reconnection with the ancestors. I learned a few things. I hope you will too.

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-17541624 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 18:00:00 -0500 2683 2 8 full false Freedom Street Special Report - Vybz Kartel's Return To The Stage After 13 Years Happy 2025! In this Storytelling In The Tropics Special Report, Allison shares her experience at the recently concluded Freedom Street Concert on December 31, 2024 in Jamaica and shares some of the concert moments. 

Superstar Vybz Kartel has been a staple on the Dancehall scene in Jamaica from as early as 2002 when he went out on his own, creating hits like "Tek", "Badman" and "Most High". Having been incarcerated since 2011, released on July 31, 2024, Adidja "Vybz Kartel" Palmer returned to the stage for the first time on December 31, 2024 at the National Stadium in Jamaica. 

If you were not able to attend the concert, or if you want to relive the concert experience, this episode does just that.

Storytelling In The Tropics with Allison Harrison is a podcast about the art, business and impact of storytelling in the lives of everyday people based in the island nation of Jamaica.

]]> Happy 2025! In this Storytelling In The Tropics Special Report, Allison shares her experience at the recently concluded Freedom Street Concert on December 31, 2024 in Jamaica and shares some of the concert moments. 

Superstar Vybz Kartel has been a staple on the Dancehall scene in Jamaica from as early as 2002 when he went out on his own, creating hits like "Tek", "Badman" and "Most High". Having been incarcerated since 2011, released on July 31, 2024, Adidja "Vybz Kartel" Palmer returned to the stage for the first time on December 31, 2024 at the National Stadium in Jamaica. 

If you were not able to attend the concert, or if you want to relive the concert experience, this episode does just that.

Storytelling In The Tropics with Allison Harrison is a podcast about the art, business and impact of storytelling in the lives of everyday people based in the island nation of Jamaica.

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-16407582 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0500 4661 2 7 full false Wha Dis? Season 2 Episode 8 - Staff Shortage Affects Port Morant Health Centre, Morant Bay By-Elections, Urban Centre Development, St Thomas Football Association, Church Feud, Miss Lou & Bob Marley, Keeping Up with Kartel In This week's episode, Voice of The People and Allison discuss Staff Shortage Affects Port Morant Health Centre, Morant Bay By-Elections, Urban Centre Development, St Thomas Football Association, Church Feud, Miss Lou & Bob Marley, Keeping Up with Kartel and more. 

Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wha Dis? is reflecting the times. 

]]> In This week's episode, Voice of The People and Allison discuss Staff Shortage Affects Port Morant Health Centre, Morant Bay By-Elections, Urban Centre Development, St Thomas Football Association, Church Feud, Miss Lou & Bob Marley, Keeping Up with Kartel and more. 

Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wha Dis? is reflecting the times. 

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-16025198 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 20:00:00 -0500 2118 2 8 full false Wha Dis? Season 2 Episode 7 - Reopening of Port Morant and Arcadia Health Centres, Morant Bay Fishing Village Gets Bathroom, Round About Rehabilitation, Morant Bay By Elections, Integrity Commission, Vision 2030, Infidelity Investigators In This week's episode, Voice of The People and Allison discuss the reopening of Port Morant and Arcadia Health Centres, Morant Bay Fishing Village Gets Bathroom, Round About Rehabilitation, Morant Bay By Elections, Integrity Commission, Vision 2030, Infidelity Investigators and more. 

Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wha Dis? is reflecting the times. 

]]> In This week's episode, Voice of The People and Allison discuss the reopening of Port Morant and Arcadia Health Centres, Morant Bay Fishing Village Gets Bathroom, Round About Rehabilitation, Morant Bay By Elections, Integrity Commission, Vision 2030, Infidelity Investigators and more. 

Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wha Dis? is reflecting the times. 

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-15824709 Thu, 26 Sep 2024 20:00:00 -0500 2275 2 7 full false Wha Dis? Season 2 Episode 6 - JPS, Yallahs Residents & Health Centre Closure, Water Trouble In Pear Tree River, Morant Bay Division Elections, Happy Grove High School Hurricane Beryl Recovery, Bob Marley Beach, Sunning Hill River Standoff, Vybz Kartel In This week's episode, guest co-host Veronica Facey joins Voice of The People and Allison as they discuss JPS, Yallahs Residents & Health Centre Closure, Water Trouble In Pear Tree River, Morant Bay Division Elections, Happy Grove High School Hurricane Beryl Recovery, Bob Marley Beach, Sunning Hill River Standoff, Jamaican Officers In Haiti, Keeping Up With Kartel and more.

Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wha Dis? is reflecting the times. 

]]> In This week's episode, guest co-host Veronica Facey joins Voice of The People and Allison as they discuss JPS, Yallahs Residents & Health Centre Closure, Water Trouble In Pear Tree River, Morant Bay Division Elections, Happy Grove High School Hurricane Beryl Recovery, Bob Marley Beach, Sunning Hill River Standoff, Jamaican Officers In Haiti, Keeping Up With Kartel and more.

Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wha Dis? is reflecting the times. 

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-15780839 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:00:00 -0500 3960 2 6 full false Wha Dis? Season 2 Episode 5 - Challenges with JPS, Primary Exit Profile, New CNG Buses, Nigel Clarke, World Athletics Under 20, Leon Bailey, Caribbean Music Awards In this week's episode we discuss challenges with the JPS, Primary Exit Profile, New CNG Buses, Nigel Clarke Supermarket ambitions, World Athletics Under 20, Leon Bailey, Caribbean Music Awards and more.

Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wha Dis? is reflecting the times. 

]]> In this week's episode we discuss challenges with the JPS, Primary Exit Profile, New CNG Buses, Nigel Clarke Supermarket ambitions, World Athletics Under 20, Leon Bailey, Caribbean Music Awards and more.

Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wha Dis? is reflecting the times. 

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-15700973 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 18:00:00 -0500 2021 2 5 full false Wha Dis? Season 2 Episode 4 - Yallahs High Prepares For The New School Term, Tia Clayton Wins 100m, St Thomas Native Wins Pan Chicken Competition, JPS, Oil In Jamaica? Bunny Shaw's Award, Keeping Up With Kartel In this week's episode we discuss Yallahs High Prepares For The New School Term amid earthquake damage in October 2023, Tia Clayton Wins 100m at her first Diamond League, St Thomas Native Wins Pan Chicken Competition, JPS, Oil In Jamaica? Bunny Shaw's Award, Keeping Up With Kartel and more!

]]> In this week's episode we discuss Yallahs High Prepares For The New School Term amid earthquake damage in October 2023, Tia Clayton Wins 100m at her first Diamond League, St Thomas Native Wins Pan Chicken Competition, JPS, Oil In Jamaica? Bunny Shaw's Award, Keeping Up With Kartel and more!

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-15664262 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 16:00:00 -0500 1681 2 4 full false Wha Dis? Season 2 Episode 3 - Companies Office Experience, Crocodile In Grants Pen St Thomas, Taxi Operator Shot In Morant Bay, Motorcyclist From Nutts River Killed, Jamintel Strip Repairs In St Thomas, Keeping Up with Kartel And More. In this episode Voice of The People and Allison discuss The Companies Office Experience, Crocodile In Grants Pen St Thomas, Taxi Operator Shot In Morant Bay, Motorcyclist From Nutts River Killed, Jamintel Strip Repairs In St Thomas, Keeping Up with Kartel And More.

]]> In this episode Voice of The People and Allison discuss The Companies Office Experience, Crocodile In Grants Pen St Thomas, Taxi Operator Shot In Morant Bay, Motorcyclist From Nutts River Killed, Jamintel Strip Repairs In St Thomas, Keeping Up with Kartel And More.

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-15624138 Thu, 22 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0500 2140 2 3 full false Wha Dis? Season 2 Episode 2 - Vybz Kartel's Release, Jamaica's Olympic Performance and Botswana's Tebogo wins The 200m Men's Final  In this episode, The Voice of The People and Allison discuss Vybz Kartel's Release, Jamaica's Olympic Performance and Botswana's Tebogo wins The 200m Men's Final and more. 

]]>  In this episode, The Voice of The People and Allison discuss Vybz Kartel's Release, Jamaica's Olympic Performance and Botswana's Tebogo wins The 200m Men's Final and more. 

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-15587636 Thu, 15 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0500 3256 2 2 full false Wha Dis? Season 2 Episode 1 - The New Season, The Paris Games, Jamaican Diaspora Highlight Featuring Professor Sheri It's a new season and new format. In this episode, The Voice of The People, Sheri and Allison discuss the Paris Olympics now underway and learn more about Professor Harrison, Associate Dean at The University of Missouri, a member of the Jamaican diaspora and more. 

]]> It's a new season and new format. In this episode, The Voice of The People, Sheri and Allison discuss the Paris Olympics now underway and learn more about Professor Harrison, Associate Dean at The University of Missouri, a member of the Jamaican diaspora and more. 

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-15550640 Thu, 08 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0500 1818 2 1 full false Wha Dis? Episode 12 - Road Rehabilitation Experience, Jamaica Invitational Meet, Former KC Athlete Faces Deportation, Nigy Boy Graduates, Cannabis Reclassification, Vaginal Revenge?  In Episode 12, the season finale, we discuss Road Rehabilitation Experience, Jamaica Invitational Meet, Former KC Athlete Faces Deportation, Nigy Boy Graduates, Cannabis Reclassification, Vaginal Revenge? and more.

Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wha Dis? is reflecting the times. 

]]>  In Episode 12, the season finale, we discuss Road Rehabilitation Experience, Jamaica Invitational Meet, Former KC Athlete Faces Deportation, Nigy Boy Graduates, Cannabis Reclassification, Vaginal Revenge? and more.

Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wha Dis? is reflecting the times. 

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-15111813 Wed, 22 May 2024 09:00:00 -0500 3955 1 12 full false Wha Dis? Episode 11- Princess Margaret Hospital, Indian Nationals Arrive In Jamaica, Bomb Threats In Schools, Jamaican Party Names, Jamaica's Relay Culture, Man vs Bear, Ice Spice In Episode 11, we discuss - Accessing Healthcare at Princess Margaret Hospital, Indian Nationals Arrive In Jamaica, Bomb Threats In Schools, Jamaican Party Names, Jamaica's Relay Culture, Man vs Bear, Ice Spice and more.

Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wha Dis? is reflecting the times. 

]]> In Episode 11, we discuss - Accessing Healthcare at Princess Margaret Hospital, Indian Nationals Arrive In Jamaica, Bomb Threats In Schools, Jamaican Party Names, Jamaica's Relay Culture, Man vs Bear, Ice Spice and more.

Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wha Dis? is reflecting the times. 

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-15073291 Wed, 15 May 2024 08:00:00 -0500 4613 1 11 full false Wha Dis? Episode 10 - Rasheda Green & 52 Year Old Dr Sandra Swaby Advances In Miss Universe Competition, Suicide In Ramble St Thomas, Fake Curry, Portland Lashed By Heavy Rains, Heritage Site In Bull Bay? Water Schedule In Episode 10, we discuss - Rasheda Green Advances In Miss Universe Competition, 52 Year Old Dr Sandra Swaby Advances In Miss Universe Competition, Suicide In Ramble St Thomas, Fake Curry, Portland Lashed By Heavy Rains, Heritage Site In Bull Bay? Water Schedule. and more.

Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wha Dis? is reflecting the times. 

]]> In Episode 10, we discuss - Rasheda Green Advances In Miss Universe Competition, 52 Year Old Dr Sandra Swaby Advances In Miss Universe Competition, Suicide In Ramble St Thomas, Fake Curry, Portland Lashed By Heavy Rains, Heritage Site In Bull Bay? Water Schedule. and more.

Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wha Dis? is reflecting the times. 

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-15033031 Wed, 08 May 2024 08:00:00 -0500 3288 1 10 full false Wha Dis? Episode 9 - St Thomas Native & The Prime Minister's Youth Awards, Rasheda Green Places In Miss Universe East, Violence In Schools, DPP's Tenure Cut Short, Water Woes. In Episode 9, we discuss St Thomas Native & The Prime Minister's Youth Awards, Rasheda Green Places In Miss Universe East, Violence In Schools, DPP's Tenure Cut Short, Water Woes and more.

Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wha Dis? is reflecting the times. 

]]> In Episode 9, we discuss St Thomas Native & The Prime Minister's Youth Awards, Rasheda Green Places In Miss Universe East, Violence In Schools, DPP's Tenure Cut Short, Water Woes and more.

Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wha Dis? is reflecting the times. 

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-14988268 Wed, 01 May 2024 09:00:00 -0500 3280 1 9 full false Wha Dis? Episode 8 - Luxury Tourism For St Thomas, St Thomas Municipal Council, NIS Office Experience in St Thomas, Morant Bay Urban Centre Expansion, Western Westmoreland Water Woes. In episode 8, we discuss Luxury Tourism For St Thomas, St Thomas Municipal Council, NIS Office Experience in St Thomas, Morant Bay Urban Centre Expansion, Western Westmoreland Water Woes and more.

Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wha Dis? is reflecting the times. 

]]> In episode 8, we discuss Luxury Tourism For St Thomas, St Thomas Municipal Council, NIS Office Experience in St Thomas, Morant Bay Urban Centre Expansion, Western Westmoreland Water Woes and more.

Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wha Dis? is reflecting the times. 

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-14946233 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 4566 1 8 full false Wha Dis? Episode 7 - A Loved One Passes, Morant Bay Urban Centre, Jamaica's Dry Spell, Carnival in Jamaica, Solar Eclipse, Leoda Bradshaw In episode 7, we discuss The Passing of a loved one,  The Morant Bay Urban Centre, Jamaica's Dry Spell, Carnival in Jamaica, Solar Eclipse, Leoda Bradshaw  and more.

Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wha Dis? is reflecting the times. 

]]> In episode 7, we discuss The Passing of a loved one,  The Morant Bay Urban Centre, Jamaica's Dry Spell, Carnival in Jamaica, Solar Eclipse, Leoda Bradshaw  and more.

Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wha Dis? is reflecting the times. 

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-14888929 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0500 6102 1 7 full false Wha Dis? Episode 6 - Constable Shayon Francis, Chronixx, House Speaker vs Clerk, P. Diddy, Kate Middleton, Tragedy At Baltimore Harbor In episode 6  we discuss Constable Shayon Francis, Chronixx, House Speaker vs Clerk,  P. Diddy, Kate Middleton, Tragedy At Baltimore Harbor and more.

Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wha Dis? is reflecting the times. 

]]> In episode 6  we discuss Constable Shayon Francis, Chronixx, House Speaker vs Clerk,  P. Diddy, Kate Middleton, Tragedy At Baltimore Harbor and more.

Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wha Dis? is reflecting the times. 

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-14803738 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0500 3985 1 6 full false Wha Dis? Episode 5 - Miss Universe East, Kite Festival in Morant Bay, Church Corner Dump, St Thomas Exotic, LA Lewis, Leon Bailey, Cowboy Carter, Kate Middleton In episode 5  we discuss Rasheda Green and Miss Universe East, Kite Festival in Morant Bay, Church Corner Dump, St Thomas Exotic, LA Lewis, Leon Bailey, Cowboy Carter, Kate Middleton and more.

Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wha Dis? is reflecting the times. 

]]> In episode 5  we discuss Rasheda Green and Miss Universe East, Kite Festival in Morant Bay, Church Corner Dump, St Thomas Exotic, LA Lewis, Leon Bailey, Cowboy Carter, Kate Middleton and more.

Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wha Dis? is reflecting the times. 

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-14762428 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0500 5541 1 5 full false Wha Dis? Episode 4 - Vybz Kartel's Privy Council Ruling, Haiti's Future, Budget Presentation Opening, Morant Bay Mayor, Water Woes In episode 4  we discuss new developments surrounding the New Mayor For Morant Bay, Water woes continue, Vybz Kartel's Privy Council Ruling, Haiti's Future, the opening of the Budget Presentation and more.

Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wha Dis? is reflecting the times. 

]]> In episode 4  we discuss new developments surrounding the New Mayor For Morant Bay, Water woes continue, Vybz Kartel's Privy Council Ruling, Haiti's Future, the opening of the Budget Presentation and more.

Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wha Dis? is reflecting the times. 

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-14709919 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0500 4659 1 4 full false Wha Dis? Episode 3 - New Mayor For Morant Bay, International Women's Day, Miss Universe East, Lyssons Beach, Cannabis Babies In episode 3  we discuss the New Mayor For Morant Bay, International Women's Day, Miss Universe East, Lyssons Beach, Cannabis Babies and more.

Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wha Dis? is reflecting the times. 

]]> In episode 3  we discuss the New Mayor For Morant Bay, International Women's Day, Miss Universe East, Lyssons Beach, Cannabis Babies and more.

Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wha Dis? is reflecting the times. 

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-14667553 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0500 3424 1 3 full false Wha Dis? Episode 2 - Water Woes, Local Government Election Recounts, Lost In Time Fest, Mental Health Check In & Cannabis Babies Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wha Dis? is reflecting the times. In episode 2  we discuss Water Woes...again, Local Government Election Recounts, Lost In Time Fest, Mental Health  Check In & Cannabis Babies

]]> Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wha Dis? is reflecting the times. In episode 2  we discuss Water Woes...again, Local Government Election Recounts, Lost In Time Fest, Mental Health  Check In & Cannabis Babies

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-14621163 Sun, 03 Mar 2024 21:00:00 -0500 4122 1 2 full false Wha Dis? Episode 1- Jamaica's Local Government Elections, Water Woes, Unruly Fest, Morant Bay Urban Centre & Black History Month Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wha Dis? is reflecting the times. In this episode we discuss Jamaica's Local Government Elections, Water Woes, Unruly Fest, Morant Bay Urban Centre, Black History and Reggae Month.

]]> Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison, M-Boogie and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wha Dis? is reflecting the times. In this episode we discuss Jamaica's Local Government Elections, Water Woes, Unruly Fest, Morant Bay Urban Centre, Black History and Reggae Month.

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-14575239 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 4123 1 1 full false Conroy Green - Jamaican Fine Art Painter Conroy  Green is a self taught painter. His African ancestry inspires his work even as he progresses through a health related setback. Conroy does not shy away from controversy and uses his everyday life as fuel for his brilliant work. Follow Conroy's story closely.

]]> Conroy  Green is a self taught painter. His African ancestry inspires his work even as he progresses through a health related setback. Conroy does not shy away from controversy and uses his everyday life as fuel for his brilliant work. Follow Conroy's story closely.

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-12301572 Tue, 21 Feb 2023 20:00:00 -0500 5522 2 6 full false Folashade Part 2 - Jamaican/ Nigerian Shadow Work Coach & Early Childhood Educator In Part 2 , Folashade outlines the ups and downs on her search for healing.

]]> In Part 2 , Folashade outlines the ups and downs on her search for healing.

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-12163532 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0500 2589 2 5 full false Folashade Part 1- Jamaican/ Nigerian Shadow Work Coach & Early Childhood Educator Folashade is the product of Jamaican/ Nigerian parentage.  After losing her father at a very early age, Folashade sought spiritual comfort in the church. Pay close attention as she recounts her very challenging journey.

]]> Folashade is the product of Jamaican/ Nigerian parentage.  After losing her father at a very early age, Folashade sought spiritual comfort in the church. Pay close attention as she recounts her very challenging journey.

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-12069550 Wed, 18 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0500 3804 2 5 full false Maylynne Lowe - Jamaican Actor Maylynne Lowe has performed in many Jamaican theatre productions and spent over a decade playing 'Tanya Blackburn' in the popular Jamaican series Royal Palm Estate. Having spent a number of years being formally trained as an actor, Maylynne is no stranger to personal struggle and after a brief rough patch, she continues to channel her experiences into her art. Maylynne's story of triumph is inspiring and wonderful.  

]]> Maylynne Lowe has performed in many Jamaican theatre productions and spent over a decade playing 'Tanya Blackburn' in the popular Jamaican series Royal Palm Estate. Having spent a number of years being formally trained as an actor, Maylynne is no stranger to personal struggle and after a brief rough patch, she continues to channel her experiences into her art. Maylynne's story of triumph is inspiring and wonderful.  

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-10039420 Tue, 08 Feb 2022 20:00:00 -0500 3767 2 4 full false Lisa Rhooms - Jamaican Author, Playwright, Screenwriter and Attorney Lisa Rhooms was born, raised and currently lives in St Andrew Jamaica. A lover of history and  using writing as an outlet, Lisa has published a number of books, written screenplays all while acquiring her own brand of wine, "Boundbrook Estate". Lisa works hard, effortlessly manages her time and has no plans to stop anytime soon. 

]]> Lisa Rhooms was born, raised and currently lives in St Andrew Jamaica. A lover of history and  using writing as an outlet, Lisa has published a number of books, written screenplays all while acquiring her own brand of wine, "Boundbrook Estate". Lisa works hard, effortlessly manages her time and has no plans to stop anytime soon. 

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-9641693 Tue, 30 Nov 2021 22:00:00 -0500 2768 2 3 full false Dianne O. Brown - Jamaican Model and Women's Weight Loss Expert Dianne O. Brown wanted to perform on Broadway. From working at a game arcade to competing in Miss Jamaica and then on to Miss Universe, Dianne has always wanted more and continues to walk her oftentimes difficult path through helping and empowering women to become better versions of themselves. 

]]> Dianne O. Brown wanted to perform on Broadway. From working at a game arcade to competing in Miss Jamaica and then on to Miss Universe, Dianne has always wanted more and continues to walk her oftentimes difficult path through helping and empowering women to become better versions of themselves. 

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-9562183 Tue, 16 Nov 2021 22:00:00 -0500 2931 2 2 full false Dr. Sonjah Stanley Niaah - The Culture Doctor of Kingston Dr. Sonjah Stanley Niaah is a Senior Lecturer of Cultural Studies at The University of The West Indies Mona in Kingston Jamaica. Born in Sandy Bay in Hanover, Sonjah has always had a strong awareness of self and despite multiple attempts aimed to set her back, she continues to work towards leaving her mark on the Jamaican cultural landscape. Author of the book "Dancehall: From Slave Ship to Ghetto", Sonjah's story will absolutely inform and inspire. 

]]> Dr. Sonjah Stanley Niaah is a Senior Lecturer of Cultural Studies at The University of The West Indies Mona in Kingston Jamaica. Born in Sandy Bay in Hanover, Sonjah has always had a strong awareness of self and despite multiple attempts aimed to set her back, she continues to work towards leaving her mark on the Jamaican cultural landscape. Author of the book "Dancehall: From Slave Ship to Ghetto", Sonjah's story will absolutely inform and inspire. 

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-9482258 Wed, 03 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0500 3631 2 1 full false Iyah T - His Story From New Pera To Small Business Owner in Port Morant in St Thomas Jamaica Jamaican Alvin Harvey otherwise called Iyah T hails from New Pera in St Thomas. From his days on the sugar cane estate at Serge to working on cane farms in the United States, Iyah T shares stories from his youth and his eyewitness account of the political unrest in Jamaica in the 1970's. 

]]> Jamaican Alvin Harvey otherwise called Iyah T hails from New Pera in St Thomas. From his days on the sugar cane estate at Serge to working on cane farms in the United States, Iyah T shares stories from his youth and his eyewitness account of the political unrest in Jamaica in the 1970's. 

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-8861173 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 22:00:00 -0500 4545 1 10 full false Lorenzo Bogle - Paul Bogle Descendant & Primary Level Educator from the District of Norris in St Thomas, Jamaica Lorenzo Bogle hails from the district of Norris a couple miles from Yallahs in St Thomas. From a very early age, he knew his calling was within the teaching profession and invested many years into learning about how to improve upon his skills as a teacher and administrator. A descendant of National Hero Paul Bogle, Lorenzo Bogle has impacted many lives and his story will challenge you to continuously challenge and  improve yourself.

]]> Lorenzo Bogle hails from the district of Norris a couple miles from Yallahs in St Thomas. From a very early age, he knew his calling was within the teaching profession and invested many years into learning about how to improve upon his skills as a teacher and administrator. A descendant of National Hero Paul Bogle, Lorenzo Bogle has impacted many lives and his story will challenge you to continuously challenge and  improve yourself.

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-8786720 Tue, 29 Jun 2021 22:00:00 -0500 4624 1 9 full false Barrington Willis - Jamaican Jeweler and Police Trainer in Morant Bay St Thomas Barrington Willis believes in acquiring as many skills as possible. A full-time police instructor, he was exposed to watch repair and the jewelry business at 14 and more than 30 years later, he still finds peace in jewelry making. This interview was recorded before the pandemic so the format is a bit different but Barrington's story will educate and entertain.  

]]> Barrington Willis believes in acquiring as many skills as possible. A full-time police instructor, he was exposed to watch repair and the jewelry business at 14 and more than 30 years later, he still finds peace in jewelry making. This interview was recorded before the pandemic so the format is a bit different but Barrington's story will educate and entertain.  

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-8710562 Tue, 15 Jun 2021 21:00:00 -0500 1327 1 8 full false Pumpkin - His Eyewitness Account of The Copie Duppy Story In Font Hill St Thomas Pumpkin was a young man on the day  everything changed in his home community of Font Hill in St Thomas. He was only a few feet away when only a particular section of  a banana tree caught fire setting off a series of occurrences in the rural community. Pumpkin's  story will keep you on the edge of your seat.

]]> Pumpkin was a young man on the day  everything changed in his home community of Font Hill in St Thomas. He was only a few feet away when only a particular section of  a banana tree caught fire setting off a series of occurrences in the rural community. Pumpkin's  story will keep you on the edge of your seat.

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-8628118 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 20:00:00 -0500 3672 1 7 full false Cha Cha Ben - A Life In Kumina in St Thomas Cha Cha Ben has a gift that allows him to communicate with the ancestors. At 15, he excelled in the tradition and over the years, has witnessed the tremendous power in the Kumina. Cha Cha Ben's story is a lesson in St Thomas and Jamaican cultural history. 

]]> Cha Cha Ben has a gift that allows him to communicate with the ancestors. At 15, he excelled in the tradition and over the years, has witnessed the tremendous power in the Kumina. Cha Cha Ben's story is a lesson in St Thomas and Jamaican cultural history. 

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-8546444 Tue, 18 May 2021 22:00:00 -0500 6497 1 6 full false Clive Warmington - Entrepreneur and Native of St Thomas Who Always Works Hard and Continues To Win Clive Warmington was born, raised and built his multiple businesses in St Thomas. Mr Warmington's simple mantra "You have to work hard to win" has carried him from his first entrepreneurial venture at 17 until today. His approach to life and business is simple, "Work hard, praise the Lord and you will get your reward". His story and philosphy will inspire. 

]]> Clive Warmington was born, raised and built his multiple businesses in St Thomas. Mr Warmington's simple mantra "You have to work hard to win" has carried him from his first entrepreneurial venture at 17 until today. His approach to life and business is simple, "Work hard, praise the Lord and you will get your reward". His story and philosphy will inspire. 

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-8463938 Wed, 05 May 2021 07:00:00 -0500 4213 1 5 full false Rasta Mokko - Rastafarian Chef, Farmer and Entrepreneur from Sunning Hill in St Thomas In this episode, our storyteller, Rasta Mokko shares his story of growing up in Sunning Hill, St Thomas in Jamaica, his adoption of Rastafari as his spiritual journey and his popularity as a chef on social media.

]]> In this episode, our storyteller, Rasta Mokko shares his story of growing up in Sunning Hill, St Thomas in Jamaica, his adoption of Rastafari as his spiritual journey and his popularity as a chef on social media.

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-8374569 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 22:00:00 -0500 5068 1 4 full false Jah Bouks - The Journey from Bird Bush in Winchester St Thomas to his Reggae hit song Angola In this episode, our storyteller Jah Bouks shares his journey from humble beginnings in the bird bush of Winchester St Thomas to the release of  the reggae hit song  "Angola", changing his management team and the opening of his "Angola Restaurant" in Old Pera St. Thomas.

]]> In this episode, our storyteller Jah Bouks shares his journey from humble beginnings in the bird bush of Winchester St Thomas to the release of  the reggae hit song  "Angola", changing his management team and the opening of his "Angola Restaurant" in Old Pera St. Thomas.

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-8276167 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 13:00:00 -0500 3401 1 3 full false Veronica Facey - A Lifelong Early Childhood Educator Rooted in St Thomas Today's Storyteller is Veronica Facey.  A retired teacher but a lifelong educator talks about her beginnings in Cashew Bush in St Thomas at Aunt Clary's Private School through to Shortwood Teacher's College in Kingston.

]]> Today's Storyteller is Veronica Facey.  A retired teacher but a lifelong educator talks about her beginnings in Cashew Bush in St Thomas at Aunt Clary's Private School through to Shortwood Teacher's College in Kingston.

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-8202157 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0500 4405 1 2 full false Audley 'Teacher' Harrison - From Nonsuch in Portland to Seaforth in St Thomas Audley Harrison has quite the story. From humble beginnings in Nonsuch Portland, he has had a number of life changing moments. Harry shares his experiences in the early years with his Aunt through to his transition to entrepreneurship.

]]> Audley Harrison has quite the story. From humble beginnings in Nonsuch Portland, he has had a number of life changing moments. Harry shares his experiences in the early years with his Aunt through to his transition to entrepreneurship.

]]> Allison Harrison Buzzsprout-8104669 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 23:00:00 -0500 3055 1 1 full false