Caribe Guide

Jonathan Ali talks to Yoel Morales, the Dominican (Republic) director of Bionico’s Bachata Bionico is a crack addict on a mission. As his girlfriend, La Flaca, is set to come out of rehab, Bionico vows to turn over a new leaf and go clean himself. With the help of the irrepressible Calvita, his best mate …

“We wanted to play with fiction and reality” | Film buzz Leia mais »

There was a time when Christmas in Trinidad & Tobago, like much of the Caribbean, was musically dominated by songs that painted images of snow, mistletoe, and pumpkin pie. The voices of Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, and Perry Como filled the airwaves as people hustled in the hot Caribbean sun. But T&T …

Soca parang songs of the season | Backstory Leia mais »

On Mother’s Day 2024, a small slim figure with a dramatic white streak in the front of her dark hair adjusted her backpack, picked up her walking poles, and strode out of her Charlottetown, PEI (Prince Edward Island) hotel, heading west. Some 33 days and 435 miles later, striding in from the east, she returned …

Betty Hope-Gittens: these boots are made for walkin’ | Inspire Leia mais »

Tortola, British Virgin Islands, is one of Caribbean Airlines’ latest destinations. So, tear yourself away from the islands’ natural and national treasures to check out The BVI Film Commission Film Festival (2 November), BVI Literary Festival (7–10 November), BVI Charter Yacht Show (12–15 November), Anegada Lobster Festival (29 November–1 December), and the territory-wide Old Year’s Night Celebrations (31 December) — they’re …

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Virgin Gorda is an easy day trip from Tortola — one of Caribbean Airlines’ exciting new destinations Virgin Gorda is an easy day trip from Tortola — one of Caribbean Airlines’ exciting new destinations. And near its southwestern tip, the white sand beach is heaped with massive granite boulders, forming hundreds of caves, tunnels, and …

Basking in the BVI | Bucket list Leia mais »

It’s been a year of consequential elections across the globe, with roughly half of the world’s population eligible to vote in their respective countries. And in the United States, some of those making, reporting on, and satirising the news were born in the region, or are of Caribbean parentage. Caroline Taylor learns more As this …

The Caribbean-American news makers | Screen buzz Leia mais »

I must admit, I love travelling — adventure getaways, relaxing weekends, staycations, and solo, couple or group trips! I learnt over the years that travelling with other women, especially your friends (commonly known as a “girls’ trip”), has becoming increasingly popular among those 25–60. And as Caribbean Airlines started flying to Puerto Rico recently, four …

Falling in love with Old San Juan | Destination Leia mais »

In late 1774, a newly built ship was launched into the cold water of the River Humber at the northern British city of Hull. Later named Boreas, the vessel was one of a series of Mermaid-class frigates — a variant of the 28-gun warship that was commonplace among the 270 or so ships that made …

The bounties of the Boreas | On this day Leia mais »

Artist, performer, teacher, and community-builder Vivien Elizabeth Armour talks to Shelly-Ann Inniss about her journey in the arts, and what she hopes to achieve with her new creative studio in Cascade, Trinidad When did you realise you wanted to be a professional artist? Both visual and performing arts have played a huge role in my …

Vivien Elizabeth Armour: creating a space of her own | Take 5 Leia mais »