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 …
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 …
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 …
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Two years ago, Trinidadian-American Grammy-winning songwriter Angela Hunte underwent heart surgery, temporarily stalling a multi-decade career defined by commercial singing and songwriting success. It prompted deep soul-searching about her life and legacy, reinvigorating her drive to make her mark in the global entertainment industry, and catalysing her evolution as a multi-disciplinary artist. That two years …
I go to close the chicken coops. It is night already and all the fowls are inside their cages. I shut each cage and wonder why the stupid chickens come back to the coops every night. So ends the chapter titled “You Shall Have Treasure” in Staceyann Chin’s 2009 memoir, The Other Side of Paradise. …
Just in time for Christmas, Kellie Magnus introduces a fresh crop of books that bring Caribbean history, mythology, and contemporary culture to life for young readers From Jamaica’s Blue Banyan Books, a pair of graphic biographies of Marcus Garvey and Mary Seacole present the complex histories of two of Jamaica’s most compelling and transformative figures …
The indigenous Macushi community of Karasabai, just south of Guyana’s Pakaraimas — flat-topped mountains spanning Venezuela, Brazil, and western Guyana — is an emerging community-led eco-tourism destination, particularly celebrated among birders across the globe. It’s one of the few places in the world — and the only in Guyana — to see the endangered sun …
As the yacht slowly cruises into another foreign port, properties only visible from the sea come into view. The promise of adventure brings a smile to your face as you — an “accidental chef” — work onboard glamorous yachts sailing into many ports of entry, affording you opportunities to travel and explore the world … …
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This month’s listening picks from the Caribbean — featuring reviews by Nigel Campbell of new music by Nataki Lendor; Chromatics; Godwin Louis; and Jus Now Nataki Lendor Til All Hear (self-released) Gospel music, praise and worship, revelations and testimonies are best experienced live. This new live album by powerhouse vocalist Nataki Lendor captures the thrill …
Matthew Robinson — aka Jamaica Food Boss on YouTube — makes vlogs about popular dishes in Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean. In a trio of videos, he introduced viewers to the signature food in The Bahamas: conch, a sea snail whose distinct spiral shell is synonymous with the Caribbean, decorating many a mantel …