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 This episode aired on Wednesday, September 11th, 2013. It features two interviews with individuals who have dedicated much of their lives to learning and working in Jamaica. The first interview is with Queen's and Cambridge Professor John Rapley. We spoke to Prof. Rapley about gang activities in Jamaica, in particular the linkages between politics, politicians, gangs and gang leaders. The second interview is with Tucker Barton, current president of the Board of Directors of Jamaican Self-Help. JSH is a Peterborough, ON based organization that conducts grassroots work on the ground in Kingston, Jamaica, and that sends groups of local youth on educational trips each year. Visit www.jshcanada.org for more information on the organization. Happy listening! |