This week, the Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show broadcasts from Half Moon in Rose Hall, Montego Bay, Jamaica. This resort is located on the north coast of Jamaica, an island nation that is smaller than the state of Connecticut, but has the largest number of churches per square kilometer. Radio show guests include Fae Ellington, a Lecturer at the University of the West Indies, who will shed light on the current political climate in Jamaica and explain how locals actually feel about tourists. TV and radio producer Emprezz Golding will discuss her show Talk Up Yout, which gives young adults in Jamaica the chance to discuss issues from their everyday lives—and find solutions together. President of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) Steve Golding will talk about the Association’s efforts to assist and uplift the predominantly black population on the island nation. Radio show regulars George Hobica and Carolyn Spencer Brown will discuss how the Brexit has affected both the cost of airfare and the cruise industry. There’s all of this and more as the Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show broadcasts from Half Moon in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
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George Hobica, Travel Writer and Founder of Airfarewatchdog.com, talks about how airfare has been affected by the Brexit, how frequent flyer programs are changing, and shares his tips for staying safe while traveling overseas this summer.
Valerie O’Bryan, Curator and Manager of Montego Bay Cultural Centre, discusses the artifacts and artwork on display at the Centre, which includes not only original work from the 16th century to present day, but also an exhibition on Rastafari—the first of its kind in the west.
Fae Ellington, Lecturer at the University of the West Indies, talks about the current political climate in Jamaica, how the locals actually feel about tourists, and breaks some of the stereotypes that visitors have about the island nation.
Emprezz Golding, TV Host and Executive Producer, explains how her TV show Talk Up Yout (local dialect for “youth”) and accompanying radio show give young people the chance to discuss their experiences and challenges in everyday life, such as parenting issues, lack of self esteem, sexual abuse, lack of capital, and unemployment.
Justine Henzell, Film Producer and Chief Organiser of the Calabash International Literary Festival, discusses her work producing documentaries and feature films, and talks about how the Calabash International Literary Festival is working to create workshops and seminars for writers from around the world.
Carolyn Spencer Brown, Editor-in-Chief of Cruise Critic, discusses how the Brexit is affecting cruises around the world, how U.S. travelers are seeking cruise alternatives such as the American Queen on the Mississippi River, and shares the latest news on cruises in the Caribbean.
Guy Steuart III, Chairman of Half Moon, whose grandfather was one of the 17 original investors in the resort, explains why he continues to invest in Half Moon, and the importance of installing new amenities, such as a central energy plant and nursery, which should make the staff members and guests more comfortable.
Steve Golding, President of the Universal Negro Improvement Association & African Communities’ League (UNIA), discusses how UNIA was founded by Marcus Garvey 102 years ago, and explains how the Association provides education and training, health care, housing, and economic development for black Jamaicans.
Novia McDonald-Whyte, Lifestyle Editor of Jamaica Observer, reports on the status of Jamaican cuisine in the UK after a recent visit, explains the latest trends in Jamaican fashion and hairstyling, which is known by the locals as Caribbean chic.
Stephen Sowa, Executive Chef at Half Moon, shares his experience cooking in England and around the Caribbean, and talks about the resort’s flagship restaurant The Sugar Mill, which includes a water mill from the 17th century that was used when the property was a sugarcane plantation.
By Stephanie Ervin for PeterGreenberg.com
