Early life in Trinidad Samuel Dickson Selvon was born at Mt Moriah Road in San Fernando in 1923, the sixth of seven children. Writing later of his boyhood, he remembered “stealing mangoes from other people’s gardens, and Carnival, and pitching marbles in the dusty road, or breaking biche from school to go and fly kites. …
By Caribbean Blogger. The Caribbean, often hailed as the crown jewel of maritime destinations, beckons with its shimmering waters and sun-dappled islands. For those with a passion for the sea, the allure of embarking on the Caribbean’s boating tours is irresistible. This comprehensive guide aims to illuminate the myriad experiences awaiting this tropical paradise. The …
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By Caribbean Travel Blogger. Nestled amidst turquoise waters, the Caribbean Islands are not just a visual feast but a gastronomic haven as well. Each of these islands has its distinct historical tapestry. They are a melting pot of cultures – from African European to East Indian and Amerindian. This diversity has birthed a unique culinary …
Essential info about what’s happening across the region in September and October! Don’t miss At Tobago Carnival (27–29 October), free up to the pulsing rhythms of soca and calypso against the awe-inspiring backdrop of Tobago’s unique culture and postcard-perfect natural beauty. Just like mud and paint at J’Ouvert, word of this thrilling festival — just …
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Embark on a mouth-watering pilgrimage through the Caribbean’s culinary heritage this September and October Caribbean culinary teams have made us proud with prestigious international awards and recognition, while foodies the world over bask in the flavours of our delicious regional cuisine. It’s no wonder visitors flock to Caribbean food festivals, eager to embark on a …
Victoria Linares’ second feature, which screens at this year’s T&T Film Festival, continues the filmmaker’s assured manipulation of artifice and performance — exposing cinema’s seductive lies — to arrive at deeper truths. She talks to Jonathan Ali about the process Camila Santana is a young actress set to play a pregnant teenager in Ramona, a …
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This month’s listening picks from the Caribbean — featuring new music by Woods; Mario Canonge Trio; Fra Fra Sound; and Sterling Gittens Woods The Lone Pilgrim (Jamwax) Trinidadian Wilfred Trevor Woodley — “Woods” to his friends and associates — was a prolific composer, and innovative jazz musician, whose oeuvre was disappointingly never professionally recorded before …
This month’s reading picks from the Caribbean, with reviews of A Fierce Green Place: New and Selected Poems by Pamela Mordecai; Tobago Son by John Arnold; No One Will Come Back For Us by Premee Mohamed; and King of Soca by Elizabeth Montano A Fierce Green Place: New and Selected Poems by Pamela Mordecai (New …
Ganesh! Elephant-headed. Keeper of thresholds. Remover of obstacles. Quick-witted. Patron of the arts and sciences. Born from the sandal paste of his mother Parvati’s body — or, in other stories, from the dirt of her body mixed with the local soil, or simply of clay. Whichever form these stories take, Ganesh remains closely linked to …
I was nine when the Mighty Sparrow — the “calypso king of the world” — released “Saltfish”. I vividly remember singing the lyrics with my whole prepubescent chest whilst wiggling my likkle waist. The innuendos were clearly lost on me. Thirty-one years later, the lyrics popped back into my mind as I thought of how …