The other Donald J. in Kamala Harris’ life – her estranged father

The other Donald J. in Kamala Harris’ life – her estranged father

Donald J. Harris,a distinguished economist,lives only three kilometres from the US vice president in Washington. They have more than professional success in common.

  • byRobert Draper

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Haiti on the brink:US and neighbours step in,prime minister resigns

Haiti on the brink:US and neighbours step in,prime minister resigns

With the country’s leader having resigned and being stranded in Puerto Rico,gangs are running free and regional partners and Washington have come to the rescue.

  • byDanica Coto
Bass guitarist with Bob Marley’s Wailers

Bass guitarist with Bob Marley’s Wailers

Barrett played on Get Up,Stand Up,Stir it Up,Jamming,No Woman,No Cry and Could You Be Loved.

Wealthy British families pledge to make slavery reparations

Wealthy British families pledge to make slavery reparations

These heirs of powerful families will soon convene to establish how they can practically atone for the actions of their slave-owning ancestors.

  • byCraig Simpson
World Cup says cheerio to Jamaica,Melbourne
Colombia 1 Jamaica 0
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World Cup says cheerio to Jamaica,Melbourne

Jamaica,the underdog story of the World Cup,are out of the tournament,but only after a bracing battle with Colombia in the final match in Melbourne.

  • byGreg Baum
‘Awful history’:Guardian apologises for slavery links,flags reparations

‘Awful history’:Guardian apologises for slavery links,flags reparations

The Scott Trust plans to launch an $18.4 million decade-long program of “restorative justice” to atone for the newspaper’s founders’ roles in the slave trade.

  • byJames Warrington
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Alleged Usain Bolt fraudster asked him for loan to repay victims

Alleged Usain Bolt fraudster asked him for loan to repay victims

Usain Bolt has lost more than $17m after an embezzlement scandal. Now the alleged fraudster is accused of asking for a loan from the Olympic legend’s management team to help cover up her scheme

  • byJim Wyss
Jamaica's national dish:Where to find the best ackee and saltfish

Jamaica's national dish:Where to find the best ackee and saltfish

In Jamaica,African and European foods were put together,and a legend was born.

  • byBen Groundwater
‘Monumental error’:Backlash as Jamaica contests top Commonwealth job

‘Monumental error’:Backlash as Jamaica contests top Commonwealth job

Jamaica’s move could kill off its short-term ambitions to become a republic.

  • byLatika Bourke
Prince William says ‘slavery stains our history’ as Jamaica plans to dump Queen

Prince William says ‘slavery stains our history’ as Jamaica plans to dump Queen

In a speech at a state dinner in the former British colony,William acknowledged slavery “should never have happened”.

  • byRob Harris
‘We see no reason to celebrate’:Jamaicans shun William and Kate’s visit,demand slavery reparations

‘We see no reason to celebrate’:Jamaicans shun William and Kate’s visit,demand slavery reparations

The royal’s trip aims to strengthen Britain’s ties with Commonwealth countries,but it’s off to a rocky start.

  • byDanica Coto