Caribbean Carnivals and Public Health

On this episode, host Cliff and Keenan, are joined by Ronaldinho to discuss Jamaica's 2026-2027 budget debate; and the effectiveness of these plans in the wake of the Hurricane Melissa's destruction of the island. Don't forget to follow us on our social mediaTwitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/tenementyaad_?lan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tenementyaad_/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@tenementyaad_⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tenementyaadmedia.comWant to support The Yaad monetary? Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to make a donation

Disclaimer: This episode does not provide an endorsement of any political party or candidate. It is also not a prediction of the winner of any seat or the result of any seat or the elections overall.With Jamaica’s 2025 election expected to be keenly contested, it could come down to a few key constituency seats. So on this episode, our host, Keenan Falconer is flying solo as he draws on statistical data and political history, to discuss the six seats most likely to be the most competitive on the night of the election.Don't forget to follow us on our social mediaTwitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/tenementyaad_?lan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tenementyaad_/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@tenementyaad_⁠⁠⁠Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tenementyaadmedia.comWant to support The Yaad monetary? Click ⁠here⁠ to make a donation

On this episode, The Yaad follows up on our previous episode looking at the Essequibo border dispute between Venezuela and Guyana. This time around, we spoke with Dr. Tamanisha J. John, on how the discovery of oil and other natural resources in Guyana and Venezuela has played a role in the dispute. Furthermore, she also spoke on how Western imperialism and foreign corporations had and at present, played a role in the conflict. Dr. John also gave an update on the recent meeting between both countries' heads of government in St Vincent and the Grenadines. To view our notes for this episode, visit our website at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tenementyaadmedia.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to follow us on our social media Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/tenementyaad_?lan⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tenementyaad_/?hl=en⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@tenementyaad_⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyXIUUimi2ELKQQM5xCUuuw

On this episode, The Yaad spoke to Dr Jacqueline Braveboy-Wagner on the origins of the Essequibo border dispute which sees Venezuela challenging the borders of Guyana which incorporates the region. The Essequibo region, rich in minerals and oil, is two thirds of Guyana. As such, given recent events in the past year of increase investments in Guyana’s oil fields by multinational oil and gas entities, this December saw the Nicolás Maduro led Venezuela hold a referendum in the country for them to seek sovereignty over the Essequibo area. Still, to understand this issue, we have to look at the major moments in the past century that got us here. To view our notes for this episode, visit our website at: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tenementyaadmedia.com/⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to follow us on our social media Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/tenementyaad_?lan⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tenementyaad_/?hl=en⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@tenementyaad_⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyXIUUimi2ELKQQM5xCUuuw

In recent years, the effects of Climate Change has been felt by every country within the Caribbean region. The situation has gotten so bad, that some cities are on the brink of Climate Departure. On this episode, we speak to the founders of Island City Lab, Dorraine Duncan and Jhordan Channer, on this phenomenon. Along with giving a picture of how Climate Departure will look like in the region, they also speak to how urban planning directly relate to climate departure as well policies that have been implemented and should be implement to address it. To view our notes for this episode, visit our website at: ⁠⁠https://www.tenementyaadmedia.com/⁠⁠ Don't forget to follow us on our social media Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/tenementyaad_?lan⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tenementyaad_/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tenementyaad_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyXIUUimi2ELKQQM5xCUuuw

Our guest for the episode is Dr. Dalano DaSouza , assistant lecturer in Economics at UWI, Cave Hill and co-host of the podcast, A Lawyer & A Policy Analyst Walk Into A Bar. On this episode, the economics academic spoke on the IMF’s Resilience and Sustainability Trust (RSF) where Barbados and Jamaica are the first Caribbean countries to access this new fund. Dr. DeSouza explained the program, what it means for both countries economically and express his professional thoughts on its criticism. Among other things, he also spoke a bit on the potential challenges and obstacles that the Resilience and Sustainability Trust may face in achieving its goals. To view our notes for this episode, visit our website at: ⁠https://www.tenementyaadmedia.com/⁠ Don't forget to follow us on our social media Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/tenementyaad_?lan⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tenementyaad_/?hl=en

On this episode, we speak to public health expert, Dr. Sherine Andreine Powerful on their recently concluded doctoral research. On the opening episode of the new season, Dr. Powerful explained the contribution of carnival to public health throughout the Caribbean. They outlined Carnival benefits to positive health and wellbeing for its participants; contributions to experiences of pleasure, healing, and liberation; and the opportunities for increased sustainability, inclusivity, and accessibility for greater community-and-population level impact. To view our notes for this episode, visit our website at: https://www.tenementyaadmedia.com/ Don't forget to follow us on our social media Twitter: https://twitter.com/tenementyaad_?lan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenementyaad_/?hl=en Want to support The Yaad monetary? Click here to make a donation

On this episode, we spoke with David Salmon, member of the Political Awareness and Respect Initiative (the youth arm of Jamaica Office of the Political Ombudsman), 2020 Prime Minister of the National Youth Parliament and journalist at The Gleaner Company, on is January 2022 op-ed, "The Failure of Youth Programmes". Narrowing on Jamaica, he spoke on the issues resulting in youth empowerment in the country been at a standstill for years resulting in the country been one of the three nations in Central America and the Caribbean that was seen with a deteriorated ranking on the 2020 Youth Development Index. Throughout the episode, Mr. Salmon indicate why the Jamaican government’s handling of the various youth groups is, “symbolic" in nature. He also expound on whether this growing trend of youth, identifying as Youth Advocates, will impact the symbolic nature of these government funded youth programs. He also elaborate on the possible solutions laid out in his article to tackle this issue. To view our notes and the transcript for this episode, visit our website at: https://www.tenementyaadmedia.com/ Don't forget to follow us on our social media Twitter: https://twitter.com/tenementyaad_?lan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenementyaad_/?hl=en Want to support The Yaad monetary? Click here to make a donation

On this episode, marine biology graduate, Aprille, guest host, where she spoke with Dr. Kimani Kitson-Walters. Dr. Kitson -Walters is the marine studies project leader and data monitoring officer at the Caribbean Netherlands Science Institute.  Marine scientist across the region, beginning in February, started to raise the alarm of the sudden death of the region’s black long spined sea urchins (diadema setosum). Scientists have stated that the sea urchins are dying across the Caribbean at a pace that rivals a mass die-off that last occurred in 1983. On this episode, Dr. Kitson-Walters, spoke about the mysterious die off of these marine creatures and how their death will affect the marine biodiversity of the region. He also explained how a special network of marine biologist are tracking and trying to understand the cause of this recent die-off as well as how the general public can help them with their work. To view our notes and the transcript for this episode, visit our website at: https://www.tenementyaadmedia.com/ Don't forget to follow us on our social media Twitter: https://twitter.com/tenementyaad_?lan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenementyaad_/?hl=en Want to support The Yaad monetary? Click here to make a donation

In mid February of 2022, thousands of Haitian textile workers took to the streets of this Port-au-Prince to demand a higher wage and better working conditions at firms that export to global clothing retailers. Currently workers earn 500 gourdes (approximately USD$5) for eight hours of work amid an inflation of 25 percent.  On this episode, we speak to a young Haitian professional, living in Haiti about the protest. She also went into details about the government response to the inflation and gave an update on how the country is dealing with the pandemic. To view our notes and the transcript for this episode, visit our website at: https://www.tenementyaadmedia.com/ Don't forget to follow us on our social media Twitter: https://twitter.com/tenementyaad_?lan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenementyaad_/?hl=en Want to support The Yaad monetary? Click here to make a donation