by: wakefieldlatoya@gmail.com / October 7, 2025 In Jamaica, strength is often seen as silence — a man’s ability to “hold it down,” […]
Allan “Skill” Cole was more than Jamaica’s greatest footballer. He was a cultural bridge who carried the island’s pride onto the world stage. From becoming the youngest ever Jamaican international at just 15, to making history as the first Jamaican to play in Brazil’s top league, Cole embodied brilliance and courage. His famous 1975 clash with Pelé in Kingston’s “Battle of the Giants” remains etched in football folklore, while his role as Bob Marley’s tour manager and co-writer of the timeless anthem War linked him forever to reggae’s global rise. His story is one of talent, patriotism, and legacy, a life that will inspire generations to come.
In Jamaica, healthcare is supposed to be a right, not a privilege. Our island operates a dual healthcare system: a public network, funded and managed by the Ministry of Health and Wellness, and a private sector for those who can afford faster, more advanced services. On paper, this model should provide every Jamaican with access to care. In reality, it’s a system under strain—overcrowded, underfunded, and leaving too many without timely treatment.
Meet “Gwada Negative,” the 48th Known Blood Group in the World
In a breakthrough that has stunned the global medical community, French scientists have identified a brand-new human blood type—discovered in a woman from the French-Caribbean island of Guadeloupe. The rare blood type, dubbed “Gwada negative,” now stands as the 48th officially recognized blood group system in the world.
This is not just another variation of A, B, AB, or O. It’s a completely new blood group system, newly recognized by the International Society of Blood Transfusion—a monumental advancement in transfusion medicine.
