Jamaica
"For a small country, it packs a punch" - Dave Phillips on Jamaica
Extolling the virtues of his home country in this episode, Jamaican Honorary Consul Dave Phillips talks about his love for his island in this episode. Audio
"For a small country, it packs a punch" - Dave Phillips on Jamaica
Extolling the virtues of his home country in this episode, Jamaican Honorary Consul Dave Phillips talks about his love for his island in this episode.
AudioSupport for deep sea mining moratorium grows
Support for deep sea mining moratorium grows as ISA meeting gets underway. Audio
The fate of the deep ocean discussed in Jamaica
The fate of the deep ocean discussed in Jamaica. Audio
Jamaica team to face Silver Ferns includes coach Connie Francis
Jamaica has stitched together a netball team to take on the Silver Ferns this evening in Auckland.
Jamaica's coach Connie Francis told Checkpoint on Tuesday they needed to find three more players to… Video, Audio
Silver Ferns too strong for Jamaica
The Silver Ferns have beaten Jamaica 71-45 in Birmingham for their second straight win at the Nations Cup netball tournament.
West Indian Carribean Fundraiser
Matesha Ababa is the president of the West Indian Society. It's their 50th aniversary. So naturally they're throwing a pirate themed fundraiser Audio
A Caribbean Cruise
William Dart takes a quick cruise around the Caribbean and samples some calypso, blue beat and reggae delights. Tracks from Harry Belafonte, Lord Christo, Jimmy Cliff, Prince Buster, and Toots & The… Audio
Nights' Culture - Jamaican Music
This week's cultural ambassador is Miles Buckingham - from Radio Active - back with another helping of music from Jamaica. Audio
Evacuations in Haiti as Hurricane Matthew looms
Haiti has begun evacuating residents from high-risk areas as Hurricane Matthew threatens widespread damage, with winds up to 240km/h expected.
Hurricane Matthew heads for Jamaica
Jamaicans are bracing for the arrival of Hurricane Matthew, which is bringing winds of up to 220 kilometres per hour - enough to destroy homes.
Nights' Culture - Jamaican music
Singers: Lovers & Culture - DJ and toaster Miles Buckingham looks at Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs & Freddie McGregor, all massive stars in Jamaica by the mid 70s, who straddled the world of… Audio
Nights' Culture - Jamaican Music
Miles Buckingham explores the moment when dancehall got conscious, including a track inspired by outrage at a batch of insecticide contaminated flour killing 17 people. Audio
Bolt's relay team-mate fails drugs test - report
Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt could lose one of the three gold medals he won at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Nights' Culture - Jamaican Music
Placing the needle on the one drop of riddim, rocksteady, ska and roots and culture with deejay and toaster Miles Buckingham. on the eve of his birthday - more on Bob Marley, Jamaica's most famous… Audio
Marlon James
Author of A Brief History of Seven Killings - it's a book that has created a sensation. Audio
The Cultural Ambassadors - Jamaican Music
Placing the needle on the one drop of riddim, rocksteady, ska and roots and culture with deejay and toaster Miles Buckingham. Tonight, Lee 'Scratch' Perry and the Black Ark. Audio
Jamaican music
Placing the needle on the one drop of riddim, rocksteady, ska and roots and culture with deejay and toaster Miles Buckingham. The Hookim brothers & Channel 1... Audio
Jamaican Music
Placing the needle on the one drop of riddim, rocksteady, ska and roots and culture with deejay and toaster Miles Buckingham... "The Spear", Winston Rodney aka Burning Spear. Audio
Jamaican Music
Placing the needle on the one drop of riddim, rocksteady, ska and roots and culture with deejay and toaster Miles Buckingham. Truth and Rights: the tree from the deep roots. Audio
