Jonathan Ali talks to director Maxime Jean-Baptiste (born to Guianese and French parents) about his first feature, Kouté vwa (Listen to the Voices) In French Guiana in 2012, Lucas Diomar — a young musician and DJ — was the tragic victim of murder. This event continues to be a source of grief for Lucas’ mother …
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Waterfalls are among the most stunning natural spots to explore in the Caribbean. Shelly-Ann Inniss picks six for your bucket list, hoping your experiences are just like them — blissful, memorable, and sublime! Saut du Gendarme, Martinique Moderate How did these 33ft falls in the heart of Fonds Saint-Denis get their name? One legend claims …
Rejuvenate yourself in (and along) Tobago’s Cuffie River In the Runnemede Valley at the western edge of Tobago’s 1,564 hectare Main Ridge Forest Reserve — the oldest legally protected rainforest in the Western Hemisphere, declared in 1776 — the Cuffie River winds its way from the Goldsborough watershed, down through the forest, and alongside an …
In Haiti today, gang warfare and the collapse of government has created a human rights crisis of huge proportions. Add to the present violence longstanding issues of poverty and environmental degradation — with the lasting impacts of colonialism — and it becomes clear that the once proud standard bearer of Caribbean freedom is in deep …
In today’s world, much unfolds one social media post, reel, and story at a time — and Caribbean or Trinidad-style carnivals are no exception. From bejewelled costumes with extravagant feathered backpacks and creative makeup to the intricate details of traditional mas, the festival offers up a visual feast perfect for online content. Yet, for a …
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This month’s listening picks from the Caribbean — featuring reviews by Nigel Campbell of new music by Nessa Preppy; Jimmy October; Sabrina Francis; and Teddyson John Nessa Preppy Little Miss Arima (self-released) Nessa Preppy, a chameleon among soca’s leading ladies, presents a new album that encompasses new music, with enough tunes to extend the currency …
Let’s get festive! Could parading or “rushing” through the streets of The Bahamas be the best possible start to the New Year? Junkanoo (1 January) begins in the cool darkness — from approximately 2am — with traditional, percussive music (cowbells, horns, whistles, and goatskin drums) echoing through the streets as masqueraders dance (some with high-spirited …
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It’s the start of a new year, and a great time to plan your sweet escapes over the next 12 months. Whether you’re planning a quick weekend getaway, a week of relaxation, or something longer, Antigua & Barbuda have got just what you need … Every tourist guide will tell you there are 365 distinct …
“There was more than one way to be lost. More than one way to be saved. While my mother had saved me from the waves and gave me breath, my father had tried to save me only by suffocation. With ever increasing strictures, with incense smoke, with fire. Both had wanted better for me, but …
Often, you read stories of Caribbean artists who have lived and studied abroad, and are in North America or Europe developing their craft, exhibiting and lecturing in celebrated art galleries and universities. Alcina Nolley, meanwhile, was born in 1940 in Buffalo, New York, to a father of St Lucian heritage and a mother with St …