Neque

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 …

Event buzz (Nov/Dec 2024) | Caribbean Beat Magazine Leia mais »

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 »

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 …

Angela Hunte: phoenix rising | Snapshot Leia mais »

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. …

Staceyann Chin: coming home to roost | Discover Leia mais »

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 reading nook | Children’s book buzz Leia mais »

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 …

Flying jewels | Parting shot Leia mais »