There’s nowhere in the region quite like Guyana — a country with rich natural and cultural heritage, and now one of the fastest growing economies in the world Explore “the land of many waters” from the inland rivers to the coast — all teeming with tremendous biodiversity. There’s the Rupununi River, winding through the rolling …
As many celebrate various cherished holidays across the globe, Giselle Laronde-West turns the spotlight on an organisation trying to ensure that every woman — no matter her circumstances — has the chance not just to survive, but thrive When I first met Asiya Mohammed, CEO of Conflict Women, I was in awe of her knowledge …
One last look of distinct Caribbean landscapes and experiences In Puerto Rico, jíbaros and jíbaras are iconic cultural symbols representing self-reliant, hardworking people — particularly those in or from rural and mountainous areas. Every December, the districts of Quebradillas and Comerío celebrate their heritage with Jíbaro festivals, sometimes including lights. Festival-goers relish dressing up in …
If there were an award for multitasker of the year, South Florida-based cultural entrepreneur Alfonso D’Niscio Brooks could well be the frontrunner. The St Maarten-born dynamo leads AfriKin, a multi-faceted nonprofit organisation that sits at the intersection between art, culture, and community engagement. Because of AfriKin’s broad scope, Brooks walks a sometimes-precarious tightrope in coordinating …
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When Trinidadian attorney Justin Sobion signed up for an environmental law class while pursuing a law degree in the 90s, the reaction from acquaintances was dismissive. “I remember it was maybe about six of us in the class in Cave Hill [The University of the West Indies],” he said during a Zoom interview with Caribbean …
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The Caribbean Beat team shares some cherished Caribbean experiences from our own bucket lists, and other perennial favourites that we recommend for yours! Rally round the West Indies Yes, always cricket — but also motorsports! Rally Barbados is one of the best rally races around, with top drivers tackling thrilling routes across the island’s stunning …
Embrace the festive season For foodies particularly, it’s the most wonderful time of the year — and not just because of Christmas feasts. Delight in mouth-watering cuisine from top chefs at St Maarten Flavours of the Month (1–30 November) and the Turks & Caicos’ Caribbean Food & Wine Festival (5–9 November). And of course, the …
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This month’s listening picks from the Caribbean — featuring reviews by Nigel Campbell of new music by Lila Iké; Jean Caze; Freetown Collective & BLAKGOLD; Ron Blake; Will Gittens; and 9Ni9ht feat. Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry Lila Iké Treasure Self Love (Ineffable Records) The splendid voice of Lila Iké bathes this debut full-length album with an …
In 1961, the Trinidadian writer VS Naipaul, by then a major literary figure, was in the Dutch colony of Suriname researching his controversial Caribbean travelogue, The Middle Passage. Like many before and since, he was astonished at the all-pervasive cultural influence of the Netherlands: The talk everywhere is of ‘Hol-lond’ and ‘Omsterdam’. In Surinam, Holland …
Embrace the festive season For foodies particularly, it’s the most wonderful time of the year — and not just because of Christmas feasts. Delight in mouth-watering cuisine from top chefs at St Maarten Flavours of the Month (1–30 November) and the Turks & Caicos’ Caribbean Food & Wine Festival (5–9 November). And of course, the …
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