Caribbean History

Caribbean News, History

Boxing Day: From Victorian Charity to Caribbean Celebration

You cannot truly have Christmas without Boxing Day. Across Jamaica and much of the Caribbean, December 26 is a day of beaches, family visits, music, cultural performances, and well-earned rest after the intensity of Christmas Day. Yet behind the relaxed, celebratory atmosphere lies a long, layered history shaped by religion, class, colonialism, survival, and cultural resistance.

History, Politics

Portia Simpson Miller: Jamaica’s First Woman Prime Minister — legacy, leadership, and a quiet fight with dementia

In September 2025, Errald Miller confirmed publicly that his wife is living with dementia, a condition that gradually affects memory, communication, and reasoning. Though she has not reached the most debilitating stages, the illness has changed her daily life. Miller, deeply emotional, declared that his only purpose now is caring for her. Here we speak about her legacy and impact.