Monthly Archives: February 2026

Mandelson Reboot: Definition of Starmer Madness

Posted on February 7, 2026 by africanherbsman1967

I could not believe when the UK prime minister brought back Peter Mandelson, a man of tarnished repute, back in government. No, I am not on about Keir Starmer (yet), current PM, but Gordon Brown when he was PM from … Continue reading →

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Respectful Chops to Sly Dunbar 1952 – 2026

Posted on February 4, 2026 by africanherbsman1967

Sly Dunbar’s name first came to my attention around 1976/77 in Jamaica as a 9 year old listening to the Right Time album by The Mighty Diamonds. Although I must say the gramaphone at home was not that sophisticated to … Continue reading →

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