Shot entirely in Jamaica, the series delivers raw authenticity and a powerful showcase of local talent. Share The Sky series Possession has landed with a gravitational pull that’s hard to ignore, and audiences have wasted no time giving their stamp of approval — especially for its unapologetic embrace of Jamaican talent and culture. What makes this series truly seismic is not just its setting on the island, but the way it allows Jamaica to breathe, pulse and speak through its actors. This isn’t a backdrop; it’s a beating heart. And at the centre of that heartbeat are Sheldon Shepherd and Shantol Jackson, two Jamaican performers whose presence elevates the entire production. As one viewer put it online, “This is the first time I’ve seen Jamaica portrayed with this level of authenticity — absolutely gripping.” A commanding force in Jamaican cinema, Sheldon Shepherd has carved out a reputation for performances that feel volcanic in their emotional de...
James Ronald Webster’s birthday is never just a date on the calendar for Anguillians — it is a moment of collective remembrance, gratitude and pride. Born on 2 March 1926 in Island Harbour, he rose from humble beginnings to become the driving force behind the Anguillian Revolution and the island’s first Chief Minister. His leadership helped end the federation with St Kitts and Nevis in 1967, setting Anguilla on a path toward self‑determination and a political identity shaped by its own people.
Before becoming a political leader, Webster worked on a dairy farm owned by the Richardson family in St. Martin from the age of 15. He eventually managed the entire operation. Image Credit: Alamy.
Webster passed away on 9 December 2016 at the age of 90, but his influence has only grown since. Anguillians remember him not as a distant political figure, but as a man who fought tirelessly for their dignity, a leader who believed that small islands deserved big futures.
His legacy is so deeply woven into the nation’s fabric that he is officially recognised as Anguilla’s only National Hero, honoured annually on James Ronald Webster Day. Schools, community groups and families continue to teach his story as a reminder that courage is not measured by size, but by conviction.
In recent years, Anguilla has marked his birthday with even greater reverence. On the centenary of his birth, the island declared a public holiday and held a week of celebrations, from educational programmes to community events, all designed to ensure that younger generations understand the magnitude of what Webster achieved.
Webster made regional history as the first Seventh‑day Adventist to lead a Caribbean nation or territory. His political involvement was controversial within the church, but he believed serving Anguilla was a moral duty. Image Credit: JRW Facebook page.
These commemorations are not ceremonial; they are emotional, rooted in the lived experience of a people who know that without Webster’s defiance, their island’s destiny might have been written by others. James Ronald Webster is more than a historical figure. He is the embodiment of their resilience, their unity and their belief in shaping their own future.
His story continues to echo across the island, in classrooms, in government, in the pride of everyday citizens. Today, as Anguilla reflects on his birthday, the nation does so with full hearts, remembering a man who stood up for them when it mattered most and whose legacy still guides the island forward.
