Tribute To Munair Zacca - Jamaican Actor

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Munair Zacca

Today, we mourn the passing of Munair Zacca — an exceptional actor, a true professional, and a cherished member of Jamaica’s theatrical family. As members of The Boxing Day Players, a collective of performers and crew who have long served the Jamaican stage, many of us had the privilege of sharing space and time with Munair — both onstage and off.

Munair’s performances in One of Our Sons Is Missing and Trevor Rhone’s School’s Out, among many others, remain etched in our memories as masterclasses in commitment, emotional truth, and craft. But the nation will, perhaps, best remember him for his masterful portrayal of Sonny T whom we loved to hate in Royal Palm Estate. He was a man who took the art of acting seriously — a craftsman who shaped every character with care, nuance, and authenticity. His portrayals were never just performances; they were living, breathing people who drew audiences in, made them laugh, cry, reflect, and believe.

Respected by audiences and peers alike, Munair brought dignity to every production he graced. He was thoughtful, generous in spirit, and carried himself with a quiet confidence that inspired younger performers and seasoned professionals equally. His body of work stands as a testament to what is possible when passion meets discipline.

As The Boxing Day Players, we honour Munair for his artistry, his professionalism, and the legacy he leaves behind. Jamaica has lost a towering talent — but his spirit, his voice, and his characters live on in all of us who had the joy of witnessing his work.

We send our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and fellow artists. Munair, thank you for everything. Walk good, and rest well.

A Tribute to Munair Zacca

From The Boxing Day Players

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Mom is 93 Years Old Today

Mrs. Zeana Smith, my Mom at 93 years old.

I will have to draw strength from my mother, whom I had written off some years ago, and today she is 93. I hope I can be a fighter like her. Many will remember Miss Fisher, the shopkeeper for many years in Lowe River and Lime Tree, who later on in life operated the Glastonbury Postal Agency in Trelawny.

I just got this poem, my Mom's favourite, performed by by my sister Octavia Smith and compiled into a video by my niece, Kim.

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My lump Had Too Much Pus, that it became Possy

Vernon Derby, Dr. Lucien Tomlinson, and Nurse Practitioner Chelsea Coleman.

Today was one of those days when certain health-related pieces of information hit you; it is devastating.  Thanks to surgeon Dr. Lucian Tomlinson and Nurse Practitioner Chelsea Coleman. When I went to the hospital, although many readers encouraged me to be strong, my legs felt weak. I had already come close to bone yard, and I did not like this second visit to do what is regarded as a simple operation. A simple operation can be major for me.

Dr. Tomlinson, who must have done this procedure numerous times, knew I was was tense. It was time to what rural folks call "deaden di area.  I felt like bawling out murder when I felt the first juck. Dr Tomlinson started to tell the nurse a story. I know that was to detract me from the onslaught of that needle. I don't think it was all that bad, but mi fraida pain.

Dr Tomlinson said to his assistant, " how do you spell puss?" 

His assistant was quick to answer, "Pus"

Dr. Tomlinson then continued, "This has plenty of pus, so how would you describe it?",

His assistant either did not know the answer or she did not want to say it.  I let out a peal of laughter, which was short-lived. Here comes the big bad needle again.

Cyst on my shoulder.

Doc started to work on what he described as a cyst. It was the size of a small lime. He had to get all the pus out, and some nasty things came out of it. It smelled awful! I did not smell it initially because my sinuses were clogged up.

I felt the pressure ease a bit—it felt like a small load was removed from my shoulders. Thanks to Dr. Tomlinson, a Trelawny man, Nurse Coleman, and all the staff at the Andrews Memorial Hospital. Let's remember to treat the members of the medical profession with love and respect. Many of their parents have spent the last cent helping these young medical students acquire their qualifications. Sometimes, the funds are not there, and for years, many have been struggling to pay off the loans to serve you and me.

That is one problem out of the way. The sebaceous gland was clogged up, and it became infected and developed into a cyst. That does not go well with diabetes. There are those of you who have similar problems. This includes a principal of a secondary school in the West. Find a doctor immediately, Sir and have it dealt with. It could become a major issue.

Today, I am sure my heart went up into my mouth, but I am still alive.  There is another issue. Call that Part Two. That is far more serious. Pray for me. Thanks to those who called and sent messages. It helped.

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Emergency JPSCo Repairs To Disrupt Water Supply

 

Press Release from NWC - March 31, 2025

Customers on Constant Spring Road,  Half Way Tree Road, Hagley Park Road and surrounding areas in the Corporate Area will experience low water pressure or intermittent supply disruptions from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm tomorrow, Tuesday,  April 1, 2025.  

This temporary disruption is necessary to facilitate emergency repair works by the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPSCo) at the Constant Spring Treatment Facility. 

Customers are encouraged to store water for use during the period of disruption. 

Affected areas include: Queensborough, Queensbury, Perkins Boulevard, Patrick City and environs, Mannings Hill Road and environs, sections of Red Hills Road,  upper sections of Constant Spring Road, Constant Spring Road, Constant Spring Gardens, Half Way Tree, Lady Musgrave, Manor Park, Shortwood, White Hall Gardens, Eastwood Park Gardens, Hughenden, Havendale, Cross Roads, Manor Park, Camperdow.

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Breaking News - Father Bolt has Died.

Wellesley Bolt

The latest information just in is that Usain Bolt's father, Wellesley Bolt, has died.

Actg. Principal of St. Jago High - We Must Listen To Her Wise Words

We need to start listening to our educators and listen less to those who are not good role models for our children. Our educators have plenty to share with us, and that is why I have been inviting you to listen to Principals like Dr. Ankle, Joseph Williams, and Antoinette Wright-Dallen.

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Run Fas' Fram Fas' Food Place!

I have avoided eating fast food for a while now since I realized it was killing me quickly. I love my yams, bananas, chochos, and sweet potatoes, for example.

Today, due to laziness and wutless behaviour, I decided it was time for some fast food. Suddenly, there was a bright light in my head - PIZZA. 

When I arrived at the pizza place, a gentleman was conversing with the salesperson. The gentleman was not understanding the salesperson, and I could not understand her either. She was speaking in a new kind of patois. It sounded more like a code than a language. After some time, the confused gentleman seemed to have understood the new code.

The man finished his transaction, and then the salesperson looked at me as if to say, 'Yu no ready fi place yu order'. There was no greeting such as 'Good afternoon'. I ordered a small pizza. I then said to her, let me have all toppings except pork. She proceeded to tell me that she had bacon, jerk chicken, beef, and pineapple.

When I finished placing my order, she turned to me and said, "Yu numba".

"Number?" I enquired.

She replied with much gusto, "Yes yu telephone number".

I said to her, " I cannot give you my personal number." I did not ask for her number so I could not understand why she was asking me for my telephone number

She then casually said to me, "If yu no give mi yu number mi can' sell yu." She then made a right about-turn and went inside.

I went to another salesperson and queried why my personal telephone number was required when I made a cash transaction. There was a sign requiring me to show my ID when I make a purchase with a credit card, and yet that was not requested.

I was getting impatient now. I told the cashier that I needed to speak to the manager, so she went to get the manager. I turned to the other customers, looking for some support. One said to me, "That is their regulation, so I had to follow it. The other customers were now getting impatient, and they said to me, "If it is in the system, then you have to give your number". I could have given an incorrect number, but I remembered the Integrity Commission. Now, I was getting impatient myself. I did not go there to look a woman and therefore we needed to exchange numbers.

The manager came out, and I told her what had transpired. She apologized, and I got my pizza without giving them my telephone number. If the salesperson were a sweet lady, I would not have a problem exchanging numbers with her.

All is well that ends well. It was time to enjoy my pizza and chicken wings. I had told them not to put any sauce on the wings, and they looked surprised. Mi say the chicken wings tasted terrible. It reminded me of when I first took my metformin medication. The chicken wings had a burnt, metallic taste.

I vowed never to go back into one of those fast food places again. I will walk with my food or reach home fast and eat natural food from the earth. I am familiar with chicken with a hint of garlic and seasoned to the bone with eskellion, thyme, ginger, and scotch bonnet pepper. Oh yes, with juice, eena di chicken bone. Dem di chicken a di fast food place is pure dry bone chicken dem sell. Dem dey bone cannot suck and chew up like how mi do it a mi yaad.

Is dem dey food dem a serve di yout dem. No wonder dem so force ripe and end up with diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension before dem grow di fus yeye teet. Wooooeeee! Lord, have mercy on us all. 

Let me hurry up and finish this because my stomach is rumbling like there was an earthquake in it. I feel to head to somewhere fast - a place where I don't like to rest too long.

My friend, wen yu a spen yu money, mek sure dem treat yu like king or queen. A fi yu money a pay dem an a keep dem business going. Mi a go run fas' fram di fas' food place dem!

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Breaking News - Fire at Pearnel Charles Arcade Downtown Again!

Commissioner Stewart Beckford

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