Winston Pinder

Angela Cobbinah and David Horsley are going to produce a booklet celebrating Winston Pinder He is now in his 90s and we are asking anyone with memories of Winston to write and send them to David. The idea is for free ranging writing and there is no restriction on length.

David said:

Veteran Activist and youth worker, Winston Pinder, is now in his 90s and we would like to celebrate his unique life. We are asking for anyone who knew him to write their memories of him and send to ukdavid.d@gmail.com

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In light of recent developments and the concerning actions taken by the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, we stand in unwavering solidarity with Cuba and its international medical missions. The dedication and commitment of Cuban doctors have provided high-quality healthcare to millions of impoverished people around … Read on ...

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Speakers: Bernard Coard and Steve Cushion

Two hundred years ago, the formerly enslaved population of the French colony of Saint Domingue defeated a French colonial army and declared the independent Republic of Haïti. Twenty years later, a French naval blockade forced the government of Haïti to agree to pay an indemnity of 150 million francs to compensate their former enslavers. In order to finance this, the Haïtian government contracted a number of loans from French-owned banks that left the country impoverished and underdeveloped, paving the way for the US invasion and occupation.… Read on ...