Storytelling In The Tropics with Allison Harrison

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Storytelling In The Tropics with Allison Harrison is a podcast about the art, business and impact of storytelling in the lives of everyday people based in the island nation of Jamaica.

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March 25, 2026Episode 332 min

Grace Zion Revival Church Appreciation Service Highlights In Russel Pen, Linstead, St Catherine

Welcome to another episode of Storytelling in the Tropics. My name is Allison Harrison. In today’s episode, I’m in the community of Russel Pen in Linstead St Catherine. I was invited to the Grace Zion Revival Church on the occasion of an Appreciation Service for one the church elders, Mother Roberts who passed in 2023. I got there while the day service was in session and was greeted with a ceremonial welcome as Revivalists do when you arrive during the celebrations. Take a walk with me and I hope you enjoy the sights and sound highlights from the Grace Zion Revival Appreciation Service.

March 3, 2026Episode 21 hr 37 min

Lighthouse of Prayer Healing and Deliverance Ministry Revivalist One Day Convention in Dalvey St Thomas - Day Session Highlights

February 26, 2026Episode 11 hr 14 min

Bishop Tennyson Hunt - A Calling To Revivalism In St Thomas

The Church has always been central to Tennyson Hunt’s life. Having visited various faith based communities, revivalism is his calling. Revivalism emerged from the Great Revival in 1860-1861 which is a fusion of African (Myal) beliefs and Christian traditions. Bishop Hunt shares his story. #Revivalism #Jamaica #StorytellingInTheTropics

August 22, 2025Episode 91 hr 41 min

St Thomas Band Plays Kumina At Rebirthing Celebrations In Portland

July 23, 2025Episode 844 min

Alex Moore-Minott - Jamaican Myal Priest Rebirthing Celebrations & Kumina In Portland

Spirituality has always been a calling for Alex. As early as seven years old, he has experienced and witnessed the power of Jamaican spirituality at its lowest and highest. I got the opportunity to speak with Alex on the occasion of the first staging of the Rebirthing Celebrations and Kumina held in East Portland. For Alex, Kumina is, has always been and always will be a space for unity, reverence and reconnection with the ancestors. I learned a few things. I hope you will too.

January 9, 2025Episode 71 hr 17 min

Freedom Street Special Report - Vybz Kartel's Return To The Stage After 13 Years

Happy 2025! In this Storytelling In The Tropics Special Report, Allison shares her experience at the recently concluded Freedom Street Concert on December 31, 2024 in Jamaica and shares some of the concert moments. Superstar Vybz Kartel has been a staple on the Dancehall scene in Jamaica from as early as 2002 when he went out on his own, creating hits like "Tek", "Badman" and "Most High". Having been incarcerated since 2011, released on July 31, 2024, Adidja "Vybz Kartel" Palmer returned to the stage for the first time on December 31, 2024 at the National Stadium in Jamaica. If you were not able to attend the concert, or if you want to relive the concert experience, this episode does just that.Storytelling In The Tropics with Allison Harrison is a podcast about the art, business and impact of storytelling in the lives of everyday people based in the island nation of Jamaica.

November 1, 2024Episode 835 min

Wha Dis? Season 2 Episode 8 - Staff Shortage Affects Port Morant Health Centre, Morant Bay By-Elections, Urban Centre Development, St Thomas Football Association, Church Feud, Miss Lou & Bob Marley, Keeping Up with Kartel

In This week's episode, Voice of The People and Allison discuss Staff Shortage Affects Port Morant Health Centre, Morant Bay By-Elections, Urban Centre Development, St Thomas Football Association, Church Feud, Miss Lou & Bob Marley, Keeping Up with Kartel and more. Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wha Dis? is reflecting the times.

September 27, 2024Episode 737 min

Wha Dis? Season 2 Episode 7 - Reopening of Port Morant and Arcadia Health Centres, Morant Bay Fishing Village Gets Bathroom, Round About Rehabilitation, Morant Bay By Elections, Integrity Commission, Vision 2030, Infidelity Investigators

In This week's episode, Voice of The People and Allison discuss the reopening of Port Morant and Arcadia Health Centres, Morant Bay Fishing Village Gets Bathroom, Round About Rehabilitation, Morant Bay By Elections, Integrity Commission, Vision 2030, Infidelity Investigators and more. Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wha Dis? is reflecting the times.

September 20, 2024Episode 61 hr 6 min

Wha Dis? Season 2 Episode 6 - JPS, Yallahs Residents & Health Centre Closure, Water Trouble In Pear Tree River, Morant Bay Division Elections, Happy Grove High School Hurricane Beryl Recovery, Bob Marley Beach, Sunning Hill River Standoff, Vybz Kartel

In This week's episode, guest co-host Veronica Facey joins Voice of The People and Allison as they discuss JPS, Yallahs Residents & Health Centre Closure, Water Trouble In Pear Tree River, Morant Bay Division Elections, Happy Grove High School Hurricane Beryl Recovery, Bob Marley Beach, Sunning Hill River Standoff, Jamaican Officers In Haiti, Keeping Up With Kartel and more.Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wha Dis? is reflecting the times.

September 5, 2024Episode 533 min

Wha Dis? Season 2 Episode 5 - Challenges with JPS, Primary Exit Profile, New CNG Buses, Nigel Clarke, World Athletics Under 20, Leon Bailey, Caribbean Music Awards

In this week's episode we discuss challenges with the JPS, Primary Exit Profile, New CNG Buses, Nigel Clarke Supermarket ambitions, World Athletics Under 20, Leon Bailey, Caribbean Music Awards and more.Wha Dis? (What is this?) is a storytelling space where hosts Allison and the Voice of the People discuss current affairs and trending stories coming out of St Thomas, Jamaica, the region and the world. Wha Dis? is reflecting the times.