Tivoli One Year Later - Videos

Inside Tivoli Gardens, one year later

AUDIO SLIDESHOW: It has been one year since Jamaica Constabulary Force and Jamaica Defence Force security personnel went into Tivoli Gardens on May 24, 2010 in search of Christopher 'Dudus' Coke. Coke, who was also community

Parents still weep for slain cop

VIDEO FEATURE: The parents of slain Constable Jason Davis sat down with The Gleaner to discuss how they have been handling the loss of their son, who died in the build up to the Tivoli operation last year.

Tivoli Gardens, One Year Later. Part 3

VIDEO FEATURE: In this, the third of a three-part series, Elaine Edwards shares the struggles she has been through since the security operations in West Kingston last year.

Doing business downtown

VIDEO FEATURE: Norman Powell was robbed of millions of dollars in goods during the West Kingston security operations last year. In this video, Powell reflects on a year of increased security, recovery from damage and downtown Kingston as the place to do business.

Coronation Market vox pop

VIDEO FEATURE: Vendors in Kingston's Coronation Market, offer their input on business since May 24, 2010.

Tivoli Gardens, One Year Later. Part 2

VIDEO FEATURE: Three residents of Tivoli Gardens Sophia, Willis and Cassandra share their experiences of last year's events with The Gleaner.

On The Record: Tivoli Gardens, One Year Later

VIDEO FEATURE :A young man, whose mother was killed in May last year, opens up to The Gleaner about his life as the oldest child taking responsibility for his siblings, as well his aspirations..

Tivoli Gardens, One Year Later. Part 1

VIDEO FEATURE: in this, the first of a three-part series, Minette describes what it has been like for her and her family since the security operations in West Kingston last year.

On The Record: Susan Goffe

VIDEO FEATURE: Susan Goffe, chairperson of Jamaicans for Justice, gives us an in depth perspective on the human rights issues surrounding last year's major event, which has left people with a feeling of uncertainty.


Tivoli One Year Later - Exclusive Online Articles

Business downtown slows

EXCLUSIVE: Last year’s civil unrest in West Kingston slowed down Jamaica’s largest commercial district shuttering many businesses for several days as violence raged.

Tivoli Resident remembers

EXCLUSIVE: May 23rd is observed as Labour Day in Jamaica, but for one West Kingston resident it will never be the same.



Tivoli One Year Later - Video FLASHBACK

A View From Our Roof

VIDEO FEATURE FLASHBACK: A Gleaner photographer spent a number of hours on the roof of our North Street offices recording the activity/inactivity of the surrounding downtown environment. The following clips were recorded between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Tuesday May 25, 2010.

A View From Our Roof (Part 2)

VIDEO FEATURE FLASHBACK: A Gleaner photographer spent a number of hours on the roof of our North Street offices recording the activity/inactivity of the surrounding downtown environment. The following clips were recorded shortly after 6 p.m. on Tuesday May 25, 2010.

Kingston Update

VIDEO FEATURE FLASHBACK: Scenes from the streets of West Kingston where a major security offensive to apprehend Christopher "Dudus" Coke who is wanted in the U.S. for guns and drugs charges is currently ongoing.

Tivoli Speaks

VIDEO FEATURE FLASHBACK: A tour of Tivoli Gardens escorted by armed security forces lead The Gleaner to capture the voices of the community. .

View From Our Roof (part 3)

VIDEO FEATURE FLASHBACK: Multimedia journalist, Kyle Macpherson, produced the final part of a three-part series showing the stages of unrest-to-recovery at the North and East Streets intersection, just outside the Gleaner building. He documented the activity in downtown Kingston, following last week's civil unrest in sections of the corporate area.

Tivoli: Identifying the dead

VIDEO FEATURE FLASHBACK: West Kingston residents are allowed to look through photographs of bodies, facilitating the identification process. Persons died during clashes when security personnel went into Tivoli Gardens, Kingston to remove blockades, restore order and arrest Christopher "Dudus" Coke. Interviews and narrative: Laura Redpath Media and production: Kyle Macpherson.

Coronation Market: A vendor's perspective

VIDEO FEATURE FLASHBACK: Coronation Market, described as the pivotal point of trade and commerce in the heart of Kingston, was damaged during the conflict in West Kingston. The Gleaner captured the perspective of one vendor who describes an experience of abuse and a suffering business. Photography: Ricardo Makyn, Ian Allen, Norman Grindley Narrative and interview: Laura Redpath Media and production: Kyle Macpherson

Coronation Market Speaks

VIDEO FEATURE FLASHBACK: Coronation Market, described as the pivotal point of trade and commerce in the heart of Kingston, was damaged during the conflict in West Kingston. The Gleaner captured the perspective of one vendor who describes an experience of abuse and a suffering business. Photography: Ricardo Makyn, Ian Allen, Norman Grindley Narrative and interview: Laura Redpath Media and production: Kyle Macpherson


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