Comments on: They Can’t Kill Rasta Now — Mark Wignall

By: brant cloyd

brant cloyd — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 09:38:11 +0000

The gas station attendant was unbelievably cruel to
douse a random stranger with gasoline and then threaten torturous, and murderous immolation.
Any decent person would offer water to a stranger in the sweltering, Jamaican springtime.

The race/divide of Jamaica is a lasting vestige, sadly, of the perversion of slavery…..

but to exhibit this unbridled cruelty, is beyond the comprehension of decent people
universally, if I may say so….

By: omar morgan

omar morgan — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:40:00 +0000

i have read it heard about it and it is a disgrase on them fi dem time ago come sooner than they think omar rastafari

By: ruffa

ruffa — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:03:50 +0000

Very nice article, did you know that a documentary has been made all about The Coral Gardens Incident, you can purchase this at http://www.reggaefilms.co.uk on their exclusive dvd section. It gives great insight into the event and information about the seige of kingston where the Rasta’s took over the town for a short time. The second half of the film interview Mystic Revelation of Rastafari in dept along with Brother Sam Clayton who recalled all of the events and how it all took place.
You may also be interested to know that there is another documentary being made right now which includes the Coral Gardens incident by an American, which will compliment her book which has a chapter devoted to Coral Gardens, Also Helene Lee has been busy making a film about her book ‘The First Rasta’ this will also be completed soon, so look out for these excellent sources of info.
Also Mutabaruka is currently presenting his own show in Jamaica and i can tell you that they plan a show all about The Coral or Carol gardens incident.
Pete(Reggae Films UK)

By: Gerry Hagan

Gerry Hagan — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:54:43 +0000

Rasta is keeping the lid on the situation in Jamaica and getting no recognition for it. Torra Lorra do the Irish Reggae

By: haililujah

haililujah — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:54:12 +0000

True story…i know the son of the ‘night watchman’ at the CG gas station. He remembers well the results of the pogrom against Rasta …the black art man. so important to know our history, from many points of view…to reveal the Truth! Rasta prevail, give all sufferahs hope and as Culture said: If you’re ready for revolution…try to find the right man. i’m banking on Obama!
Jah guide and protect him…and us all.

By: Kiki

Kiki — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:50:29 +0000

Thank you for the information, i was reading Overstanding Rastafari by Yasus Afari and he briefly mentioned the incident which i looked up.

By: dualis

dualis — Wed, 14 May 2008 19:46:53 +0000

it’s seems that history repeats itself in every part of the world. the bouigouis…..working earnestly to learn about rasta culture, I walk across your site, much thanks for putting this online for I am in california and very far from JA. you speak of wolfs, I live in the land of wolfs of all color an nature, which drives me to gain true knowledge of the past and present, fi having wisdom in the now. turely, much thanks, stand tall! jah!!!!!

By: ebony

ebony — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:38:06 +0000

this is so true many rastafarians are ignorant to the hardships the rastas before face i am so happy that i am knowledgeable. this is very interesting as it is the Rastafarians culture that is contributing greatly to Jamaica’s economy.

By: Jah Melku

Jah Melku — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 14:56:03 +0000

I knew about Bustamante, but I didn’t know the things his cousin Manley did. We’re not likely to get any recognition of these acts by our government, for while they proudly steal Rasta culture to promote their tourism, they ignore us in all else.

By: jordan

jordan — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:30:12 +0000

big respect, jah know