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Explaining the history of Jamaican Patois

Tashani Holness-Francis explains the history of Jamaican Patois and how she helped to translate the bible into the language. She tells Robert Beckford about the challenge to make the text as accurate as possible and how they had to adapt certain parts to ensure its stays relevant for young Jamaicans.

(Photo: The Jamaican Nu Testament, Credit: Rajeev Gupta)

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2 minutes