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 ...
Jan 09, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 7
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 t...
Nov 01, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 8
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 ...
Sep 27, 2024•38 min•Season 2Ep. 7
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 affai...
Sep 20, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 6
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.
Sep 05, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 5
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!
Aug 29, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 4
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.
Aug 22, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 3
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.
Aug 15, 2024•54 min•Season 2Ep. 2
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.
Aug 08, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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.
May 22, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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.
May 15, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 11
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 re...
May 08, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 10
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.
May 01, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 9
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.
Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 8
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.
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 7
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.
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 6
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.
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 5
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.
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 4
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.
Mar 11, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 3
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
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 2
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.
Feb 26, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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.
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In Part 2 , Folashade outlines the ups and downs on her search for healing.
Feb 01, 2023•43 min•Season 2Ep. 5
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.
Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 5
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.
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 4
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.
Dec 01, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 3
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.
Nov 17, 2021•49 min•Season 2Ep. 2
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.
Nov 03, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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.
Jul 14, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 10
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.
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 9
