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  • Lady Songbird celebrates love and reggae on new single ‘Talkin Bout Love’

    Lady Songbird celebrates love and reggae on new single ‘Talkin Bout Love’

    For genre-bending American singer Lady Songbird, July 4 will mark more than just a national holiday—it will bring the long-awaited launch of her first major foray into reggae: the soulful new single *Talkin Bout Love*, dropping globally on all major digital streaming platforms.

    A versatile artist whose sound draws from a rich tapestry of musical traditions, including gospel, jazz, opera, R&B and reggae, Lady Songbird crafted the upcoming track from deeply personal source material. The song draws its emotional core from three distinct real-life romantic relationships she has experienced, and explores the ever-shifting nature of human connection.

    “Love is dynamic. There’s nothing wrong with cherishing the beautiful parts of a relationship. That’s what makes us human,” she shared in an interview about the new release.

    The project carries unique weight for the artist, as it represents her first full venture into reggae. To deliver an authentic, rooted sound that honors the genre’s legacy, she secured production from Aston Barrett Jr.—the son of Aston “Family Man” Barrett, the iconic bassist for The Wailers, one of reggae’s most influential pioneering groups.

    The collaboration grew from a cold outreach on Instagram, and eventually led Lady Songbird to Kingston, Jamaica, where she cut her lead vocals at the world-famous Tuff Gong Studios, the historic recording space founded by reggae legend Bob Marley. For the vocalist, the experience of recording in such a storied location was more than a professional milestone—it was a transformative personal moment.

    “It was important that my first reggae project have a musical stamp of authenticity,” she explained. “Recording at Tuff Gong was a life-changing moment.”

    The final track leans into classic reggae tradition, featuring the iconic one-drop rhythm that defines the genre, a distinctive Wailers-inspired bassline, and backing vocal arrangements that echo the harmonies of the legendary I-Threes, Marley’s long-time backup vocal trio. Lady Songbird emphasized that Barrett Jr’s guidance was instrumental in balancing her creative vision with a commitment to preserving reggae’s cultural integrity, elevating the entire project in the process.

    Adding another layer of professional excellence to the production, the track was mixed and mastered by Marc Lee, a seven-time Grammy Award-winning engineer who has built a decades-long working relationship with the Marley family and their extended artistic circle.

    Lady Songbird’s connection to reggae and Jamaican culture extends far beyond this new single. Raised in Boston, Massachusetts, in a neighborhood with a large Caribbean diaspora community, reggae was woven into the fabric of her daily life from childhood. A lifelong fan of Bob Marley, she says her bond with the genre goes deeper than music, rooted in a deep respect for Jamaican culture as a whole. She first visited the island in 2001, and has returned consistently over the years, calling Jamaica her second home.

    Her artistic journey began far earlier, though: at nine years old, she made her first public performance at her local church, singing Whitney Houston’s iconic version of *The Greatest Love of All*. Over decades of work in the industry, she has grown into a cross-genre performer, blending her gospel roots, formal operatic vocal training, experience as an actor and voice-over artist into a distinct creative style. Citing legends like Aretha Franklin and Bob Marley as her core influences, she has built a reputation for prioritizing authentic storytelling and raw emotional expression across every genre she explores.

    Looking beyond the July 4 single drop, Lady Songbird has already set her sights on upcoming projects. She is currently putting the finishing touches on *Empress Lady*, her debut reggae extended play. She is also developing *The Reggae Sessions*, a new podcast that will serve as a global platform for reggae artists, instrumentalists and fans to connect and share their love for the genre. For Lady Songbird, the core mission guiding all her work is straightforward: celebrate love through music, honor the legacy of reggae, and help nurture the culture so it can thrive for generations to come.

  • Alleyne strikes as West Indies edge Scotland in Women’s T20 World Cup

    Alleyne strikes as West Indies edge Scotland in Women’s T20 World Cup

    A dramatic, low-scoring cliffhanger unfolded at Headingley on Thursday during the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup Group B stage, where the 2016 tournament champions West Indies clung to a narrow seven-run victory over Scotland, securing their second consecutive win of the campaign.

    The match looked poised for a Scotland upset after the side’s rising star Darcey Carter anchored a aggressive run chase, sparked by a blistering opening stand. Carter and opening partner Katherine Fraser tore into the West Indies bowling attack, plundering 51 runs off the first five overs to put Scotland well ahead of the required run rate from the earliest stages. Carter went on to anchor the innings with a stellar 59 runs, giving the underdogs every chance of chasing down West Indies’ total of 154.

    Before Alleyne’s match-winning intervention, West Indies’ spin duo Hayley Matthews and Afy Fletcher had already begun to rein in Scotland’s momentum. The pair combined for an exceptional collective return of five wickets for just 35 runs, gradually slowing Scotland’s scoring rate and forcing key mistakes from the chasing side. It was 31-year-old medium-pacer Aaliyah Alleyne, however, who delivered the knockout blow in the penultimate over of the match, snatching three crucial wickets in quick succession: she removed Carter, Ailsa Lister and Kirstie Gordon in consecutive deliveries to break Scotland’s remaining resistance. The Scottish side was eventually bowled out for 146, falling just seven runs short of the target.

    West Indies’ competitive total of 153 for six was built by veteran all-rounder Stefanie Taylor, who rescued the side from a mid-innings collapse. When Taylor arrived at the crease, West Indies were struggling at 85 for five in the 15th over, on course for a much lower total. The experienced campaigner produced an explosive, unbeaten knock of 47 runs off just 19 deliveries, decorated by three towering sixes and four classy fours, that propelled the side to a defendable total.

    The result marks West Indies’ second successive win in Group B, following their opening-match seven-wicket upset over defending tournament champions New Zealand. The side now sits in a strong position to progress to the knockout stage of the global competition.

  • Sean Paul, Brushy One String collab on Burn Dem Down

    Sean Paul, Brushy One String collab on Burn Dem Down

    On June 17, Grammy Award-winning reggae and dancehall star Sean Paul dropped a highly anticipated collaborative single alongside Jamaican musical veteran Brushy One String, titled *Burn Dem Down*. The project, produced under Paul’s own Dutty Rock Production label, traces its origins back to a serendipitous encounter during Paul’s vacation in his home country of Jamaica.

    Recalling the fateful meeting that sparked the collaboration, Paul shared that he first stumbled on Brushy One String’s performance while relaxing on Jamaican soil. “He played his one-string guitar and held the entire audience captive for more than 80 minutes,” Paul remembered. A staple of Jamaica’s hotel performance circuit who Paul had known of since the 1990s, the veteran artist immediately stood out to Paul as a uniquely talented musician worth amplifying.

    Born Andrew Chin, Brushy One String has built a decades-long career as a professional performer, honing his signature one-string guitar style from childhood. He first rose to widespread national attention in Jamaica during his 2006 appearance on the popular talent competition *Digicel Rising Stars*, and has since cultivated a large global fanbase through relentless touring, official recordings, and viral traction on digital and social media. One of his most beloved tracks, *Chicken in The Corn*, has racked up tens of millions of views online, cementing his status as a cult favorite among world music fans.

    After connecting with Brushy, Paul found himself inspired to experiment with the one-string technique the artist had popularized while developing the new track. “I started messing around with a single string on my guitar, just playing the bass line by myself until I came up with the riff,” Paul explained. “What came out of that experiment was bluesy, layered, and full of melody.” Longtime collaborator Andre “Suku” Gray stepped in to refine the rough riff, recording it in segmented parts that were later merged during the production process to finalize the track’s backbone.

    “Once we had the riff down, we built out the rhythm and started writing lyrics,” the *We Be Burnin’* hitmaker added. “I knew right away I couldn’t do this song without Brushy here. He was the entire inspiration behind it.”

    For Brushy One String, the collaboration is more than just a new track—it is a meeting of two distinct, authentically Jamaican artistic identities that complement one another perfectly. “There’s no denying that I have a unique voice, and Sean does too,” he noted. “This collaboration works so well because of all the experiences we’ve both had traveling the world, spreading Jamaican music to every corner of the globe. It brings out both of our core styles while blending our respective international influences.”

    Paul emphasized that the project is also an intentional act of honoring an underrecognized Jamaican talent he deeply respects. “Brushy is an artist I have so much respect for,” he said. “These are the kinds of incredibly gifted people in Jamaica that deserve more spotlight. Right now, he’s not in the mainstream dancehall conversation, so people are sleeping on his talent. I wanted to give him more exposure. People already know his name, I just want to get him more out in the open, and I hope when listeners hear this track, they go check out the rest of his incredible work. He’s phenomenal.”

    Brushy One String currently tours extensively across the globe, bringing his one-of-a-kind performance to festivals, concert halls, clubs, theaters, and cultural events across Europe, North America, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, and beyond. He is a mainstay on the European festival circuit, and has additional new music scheduled for release in 2026.

    Alongside the single’s drop, a live performance video for *Burn Dem Down* was scheduled for release this Wednesday. Filmed on location at Jamaica’s Skyline Levels, the video was directed and edited by Dub School, with production handled by Terrence “Farenizzi” Harold—who also tours as a vocalist with Paul’s Badda Bandz. Videography for the live band showcase was completed by Bishop Starcore, with aerial drone shots captured by Robin Chin. As of release day, *Burn Dem Down* is available for streaming and download on all major digital music platforms.

  • Greenland sees wildfires earlier in the year

    Greenland sees wildfires earlier in the year

    In a striking climate-driven shift in natural patterns, Greenland is now grappling with localized wildfires emerging far earlier than any recorded historical observation, a development that leading polar climate researchers say ties directly to accelerating global warming. Speaking with Agence France-Presse on Thursday, Karl Brix Zinglersen, who leads the Department of Environment and Minerals at the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources, outlined the anomaly of the current outbreak: blazes breaking out in June, a full month before the traditional narrow window when Greenland’s tundra fires have occurred in recent years. Zinglersen noted that it is scientifically logical to connect the unprecedented early fires to long-term planetary climate shifts, amplified by the amplified warming trend across the Arctic and the current global influence of the El Niño weather system.

    Greenland, the world’s largest island, is dominated by a massive permanent ice sheet that covers roughly 80% of its landmass. The remaining ice-free coastal regions are covered almost entirely by low-lying Arctic tundra vegetation. Unlike fire-prone forested regions across the globe, vegetation wildfires are an extremely recent phenomenon here, according to comprehensive analysis of historical satellite data. When researchers reviewed decades of satellite imagery to reconstruct past fire activity, they found no documented evidence of any significant tundra fires across Greenland prior to 2008. Following that turning point, the frequency of the blazes rose steadily: between 2008 and 2020, researchers recorded a total of 21 separate vegetation fires across the island. Almost all of these past events were concentrated in the warmest mid-summer months of July and August, when periods of extended warm, dry conditions create the only environment capable of supporting combustion. The onset of widespread fire activity in June remains a unique and unforeseen event, Zinglersen emphasized.

    Nearly all of the current early-season blazes have ignited across western Greenland, a region that has seen an unusual stretch of cloudless, warm conditions paired with near-negligible rainfall in recent weeks. While this unseasonably sunny weather has been welcomed by local residents for outdoor recreation, it has also created tinder-dry conditions across the tundra, turning low-lying vegetation into highly flammable fuel that can ignite from even a small spark. Local emergency officials have moved quickly to issue public guidance to reduce the risk of new blazes. The fire department for Sermersooq municipality, which encompasses Greenland’s capital Nuuk and the surrounding populated coastal areas, shared public safety recommendations on its Facebook page, urging residents and visitors to restrict all open burning—including campfires and recreational barbecues—to officially designated fire-safe zones. As of the latest update, the early-season wildfires have not resulted in any reported injuries, and all active blazes have been rapidly contained and extinguished by local emergency response teams.

  • UK man charged with attempted murder after 3-y-o thrown to alligators at zoo — reports

    UK man charged with attempted murder after 3-y-o thrown to alligators at zoo — reports

    A shocking incident unfolded at a small family-run zoo in Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, this Thursday, leaving a young toddler in critical condition after an adult male allegedly threw the child into a heavily secured alligator enclosure, according to local UK media reports.

    The Telegraph, one of the country’s leading national publications, first broke the story Thursday, confirming that Cambridgeshire Constabulary had taken a 30-year-old British man into custody in connection with the attack. Law enforcement officials are holding the suspect on suspicion of attempted murder as they work to piece together the full sequence of events.

    Investigative sources have confirmed that the suspect and the toddler had no prior connection or relationship before both arrived separately at Johnsons Zoo, a popular local destination known for its extensive collection of crocodilian species. The facility currently houses 10 distinct types of crocodiles and alligators, housed in purpose-built enclosures designed with raised viewing platforms and reinforced high fencing to keep visitors separated from the dangerous predators. At the time the toddler was thrown into the water, multiple alligators were already occupying the enclosure.

    In the chaotic moments after witnesses raised the alarm, quick action by a member of the zoo’s owning family may have prevented an immediate fatality. Multiple sources familiar with the incident confirmed that the zoo owner’s wife dove directly into the enclosure to rescue the child, pulling him out of the water before the predators could launch a lethal attack. Unconfirmed preliminary reports also suggest the arrested suspect has pre-existing learning difficulties, a detail that investigators are examining as they build their case.

    As of Thursday evening, the toddler remained in critical condition at a local hospital, receiving urgent medical care for his injuries. In a gesture of respect to the child’s family, zoo management has closed the crocodile and alligator enclosure to all visitors indefinitely, while the facility continues to operate other sections as law enforcement conducts their on-site investigation.

  • ‘You are a bully,’ Holness tells Campbell as House descends into chaos again

    ‘You are a bully,’ Holness tells Campbell as House descends into chaos again

    Tensions boiled over during Wednesday’s sitting of Jamaica’s House of Representatives, forcing House Speaker Juliet Holness to call an urgent five-minute recess after bitter partisan bickering between government and opposition lawmakers devolved into unruly, shouting cross-exchange. The chaos erupted immediately after National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang delivered an official statement on a newly signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Jamaican government and the United States, which lays out terms for Jamaica to host third-country nationals (TCNs) transferred from U.S. custody. The controversial agreement quickly became a flashpoint for partisan conflict, with opposition legislators lining up to press the government for clarity on the deal’s terms, motivations, and impacts on Jamaica.

    Led by Opposition Leader Mark Golding and opposition national security spokesperson Fitz Jackson, opposition lawmakers raised a string of pressing, unresolved questions for the government. Among the key inquiries were what concrete benefits the agreement would bring to Jamaica, what drove the administration to enter the deal, whether Jamaica faced external coercion to sign the MOU, how third-country nationals would be processed and housed within the country, and whether Haitian and Cuban migrants would receive disparate treatment compared to other TCNs.

    The most dramatic confrontation unfolded between Dr. Dayton Campbell, the opposition MP for Westmoreland Western, and Speaker Holness. Campbell attempted to raise repeated questions about the alleged differential treatment of Cuban migrants, citing parliamentary standing orders to justify his persistence. After Speaker Holness ruled his line of questioning out of order and warned Campbell against defying her chair, the MP continued to press the same question multiple times. Off-microphone, Prime Minister Andrew Holness was caught repeatedly calling Campbell a bully. When Campbell returned to the Cuba question once again after being warned, the Speaker cut off his microphone entirely.

    Earlier in the chaotic sitting, another opposition MP, Damion Crawford of St Catherine North Western, publicly accused the speaker and government of misrepresenting his questions after being told his queries had already been asked by other legislators, with Crawford declaring “Is lie dem a tell pon mi” (They are telling a lie on me) on the chamber floor. When the Speaker signaled that it was time for Chang to respond to opposition questions, opposition MP Nekeisha Burchell of St James Southern insisted on being allowed to speak first. The entire opposition caucus rose to their feet in protest, triggering the total gridlock that forced the recess.

    When parliamentary proceedings resumed after the five-minute break, Minister Chang addressed the chamber to answer key questions about the MOU, which was formally signed one day prior last Thursday. Chang confirmed that third-country nationals hosted under the agreement would not be detained or incarcerated, and would instead be permitted to move freely across Jamaica. He added that all TCNs would undergo thorough background vetting before entering the country, and would be eligible to apply for asylum status. In a move that is likely to fuel further opposition criticism, Chang confirmed that full text of the MOU would not be tabled for public review by the parliament. Following the resumption of business, Speaker Holness again delivered a rebuke to all lawmakers, urging them to adhere to proper parliamentary decorum—a step she has taken repeatedly in recent sittings amid growing partisan unrest in the chamber.

  • Police seek public assistance in locating man accused of fleecing over $2m from company

    Police seek public assistance in locating man accused of fleecing over $2m from company

    KINGSTON, Jamaica — Law enforcement units tasked with combating financial crime have issued a public appeal for assistance in tracking down a 38-year-old man suspected of major workplace fraud. The Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Fraud Squad and the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) are asking community members across the island to come forward with any information that can lead to the arrest of Gary Bennett, who is named as a person of interest in two criminal charges: larceny and processing illegally obtained property.

    Authorities confirmed that Bennett’s last documented residential address is in the Woodford Park neighborhood of Kingston 4, a central district of the Jamaican capital. According to official case documents, the alleged offenses took place between October and December 2024, while Bennett was working in a senior accounting role at a local private company. Investigators allege that over the course of those two months, Bennett siphoned off more than $2 million in company funds through unauthorized financial maneuvers.

    Law enforcement officials added that all pre-arrest attempts to reach Bennett at his known address and through his former contacts have been unsuccessful, prompting the decision to issue a public appeal for tips. Members of the public who have any information about Bennett’s current location are encouraged to reach out directly to investigators through multiple dedicated channels: the Specialised Investigation Branch’s Fraud Squad and FCID hotline at 876-922-2374, the anonymous Crime Stop tipline at 311, or any local police precinct across Jamaica. All tips can be submitted anonymously, per official police policy.

  • Morgan eyes World U20 slot

    Morgan eyes World U20 slot

    KINGSTON, Jamaica — The opening day of the 2024 JAAA National Championships got underway at the iconic National Stadium on Thursday, and Edwin Allen High School middle-distance runner Joel Morgan immediately turned heads with a dominant performance in the preliminary rounds of the Under-20 men’s 800-meter event. Crossing the finish line with a comfortable stride, Morgan clocked a qualifying time of 1 minute 54.25 seconds, securing the top seed heading into the upcoming finals. What makes Morgan’s position even more noteworthy ahead of the championships is his standing as the only Jamaican athlete in this division who has already dipped under the 1:50.00 qualifying threshold set for the World Athletics Under-20 Championships. For Morgan, the national finals are far more than just a domestic title race – a strong finish this weekend will all but lock in his spot on Jamaica’s roster for the global under-20 showcase, making his upcoming final one of the most anticipated events of the entire championships. Following Morgan in the qualifying rankings was Rasheed Pryce of Jamaica College, who finished second overall with a time of 1:54.91. Third place went to Thywaine Sterling of William Knibb Memorial High School, who crossed in 1:55.37, while Anthony Dillon of Port Antonio rounded out the top four qualifying slots with a mark of 1:55.63. The action was not limited to the Under-20 division on Thursday, as qualifying also wrapped up for the boys’ Under-18 800-meter race. Ratieo Walters of Titchfield High claimed the top qualifying position with a time of 2:01.41, outpacing the rest of the young field. Tyrece Whyte of Port Antonio High took second in the qualifying rounds with a 2:01.83 clocking, followed by Phillip Palmer of St Jago High at 2:01.48, and Luke Plummer of Sydney Pagon, who secured the final top qualifying slot with a time of 2:02.20. All top qualifiers across both divisions will now advance to the final rounds scheduled for later in the JAAA National Championships, where national titles and international team spots will be on the line.

  • LIONS ROAR!

    LIONS ROAR!

    DALLAS, U.S. — England opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Croatia on Wednesday, and captain Harry Kane says the turnaround all traces back to a rousing half-time address from head coach Thomas Tuchel that unlocked the side’s attacking potential. The high-stakes group stage clash got off to a chaotic start, with skipper Kane netting two first-half strikes — including one from a retaken penalty — to put England in an early lead, only for the 2018 World Cup runners-up Croatia to claw their way back to level the score at 2-2 by the break.

    Emerging from the locker room with renewed momentum, England exploded into action at the start of the second half. Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham broke down the wing before firing a precise shot into the bottom corner of the net to restore his side’s lead. As one of the pre-tournament favorites to lift the World Cup trophy, England continued to carve out a string of clear-cut chances through Kane, Bellingham and Nico O’Reilly in the minutes that followed, before substitute Marcus Rashford put the result beyond doubt to seal all three group points.

    While the result highlighted England’s devastating attacking quality at its best, the match also exposed defensive frailties in Gareth Southgate’s (note: corrected, per original source: Thomas Tuchel’s) side, particularly during a shaky opening 45 minutes. When asked what shifted after half-time, Kane was quick to praise his manager’s locker room speech. ‘To be honest, he gave a great speech, especially after how we conceded that second goal right before the break,’ Kane told reporters. ‘He just told us to take the shackles off, calm down, and asked us what we were scared of. He told us to just go out and play our game.’

    Kane added: ‘The way we conceded that second goal wasn’t the football we want to play as a team — we dropped deep, sat back waiting, and conceded anyway. He basically said, ‘What’s the worst that can happen? We lose the first group game, we pick ourselves up, we move on. Let’s go out there and show the world what we can be.’ And I think that’s exactly what we did in the second half.’

    Tuchel, the German manager hired to end England’s 60-year wait for a major men’s senior trophy, admitted his side looked jittery and uncharacteristically passive through the first half. Describing the opening 45 minutes as ‘complicated,’ Tuchel said: ‘I could feel the nerves. The decisions we made were too safe — we kept playing too many passes backwards. We struggled to find our rhythm, didn’t have the confidence to play through the gaps, build momentum with short passes, or pull off the switches of play that we work on.’

    The manager was far more pleased with his side’s performance after the break, as England controlled proceedings to secure a comfortable win in the end. ‘I love the reaction the players gave in the second half; the second 45 minutes was excellent,’ Tuchel said. ‘We deserved to win, but this was an emotional game, a lot of emotions were flying around, and it took us a while to get going. The fact that we did turn it around, though? That’s a really positive sign moving forward.’

  • Dr Peter Phillips appointed executive-in-residence of Mona School of Business and Management

    Dr Peter Phillips appointed executive-in-residence of Mona School of Business and Management

    KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM) at The University of the West Indies has announced a high-profile new addition to its academic leadership network, confirming that veteran Jamaican public servant Dr Peter Phillips will take up the post of executive-in-residence starting June 15, 2026.

    With a public service career spanning more than 30 years in Jamaican government, Dr Phillips has built a reputation as one of the nation’s most accomplished policy leaders. He has held multiple senior ministerial portfolios across his career, delivering consistent, impactful results that have earned him widespread recognition. Even global multilateral institutions, including the International Monetary Fund, have publicly praised his exceptional policy-making and economic governance capabilities.

    Before his decades-long career in public office, Dr Phillips built a strong foundation in academia as a member of the faculty at The University of the West Indies (UWI). During his early academic tenure, he produced an extensive body of rigorous research and peer-reviewed publications focused on economic development, public governance, and public finance, cementing his expertise across these critical domains.

    His contributions to Jamaican public life have been formally honored on multiple occasions: he received the Order of Jamaica (OJ), the nation’s fourth-highest national honor, in 2021 for his distinguished service. He was also named The Gleaner’s Man of the Year in 2015, and earned a dedicated Award for Public Service for his transformative work as Minister of Finance and Planning.

    Academically, Dr Phillips’ credentials span top institutions across the Caribbean and North America. He completed his early secondary education at Jamaica College, before earning a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a Master of Science in Government from UWI. He went on to obtain a doctorate in International Political Economy from the State University of New York at Binghamton, and most recently received an Honorary Doctor of Economics from the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean in 2025.

    In a formal statement released this Thursday, MSBM leadership explained that the appointment underscores the institution’s long-standing commitment to bridging academic learning and real-world leadership. The executive-in-residence program is designed to connect students and faculty with seasoned, accomplished leaders from across the public and private sectors, creating opportunities for meaningful cross-sector engagement that nurtures the next generation of global decision-makers.

    As part of the voluntary, community-focused role, Dr Phillips will act as a strategic connector between MSBM, Jamaica’s public sector institutions, and the country’s private business community. He will engage directly with students, faculty, and members of the wider Jamaican public to share his decades of on-the-ground expertise, while also contributing to policy-focused research and publications that advance UWI’s core mission and strategic vision.

    Dr Phillips is the latest addition to MSBM’s executive-in-residence cohort, joining sitting appointees Leighton McKnight and Harry Smith in the program’s work of giving back to academic and national development.