What a viral speech in Ireland reveals about colonial history and Caribbean English

Linguists say reaction to Irish TD’s remarks reflects shared regional English roots and enduring impact of empire When the Irish politician Thomas Gould rose to speak in the Irish parliament recently, few expected a lesson in colonial linguistics. Yet clips of his speech began circulating online last week, with some viewers saying he sounded unmistakably Jamaican. The reaction was animated, particularly among Jamaican heritage communities. Continue reading...

By Nadine White