Rough seas and safe seats: Caribbean elections

Mark Wilson, The Economist’s Caribbean correspondent, provides a deep dive into the political climate of Jamaica's upcoming election amidst a backdrop of pandemics and hurricane threats. He discusses the leadership styles and economic challenges, particularly in tourism. Lena Shipper, North Korea bureau chief, shares insights on the unprecedented admission of the North Korean leadership regarding their economic failures and the looming humanitarian crisis, echoing past famines, while also commenting on the curious phenomenon of obscure commemorative stamps from Africa.