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 …
This month’s reading picks from the Caribbean, with reviews by Shivanee Ramlochan of The Lost Love Songs of Boysie Singh by Ingrid Persaud; Let Me Liberate You by Andie Davis; Bad Seed by Gabriel Carle, translated by Heather Houde; and School of Instructions by Ishion Hutchinson The Lost Love Songs of Boysie Singh by Ingrid …
By Caribbean Blogger | The Caribbean is a dream destination for travelers seeking sun, sea, and adventure. With stunning beaches, vibrant cultures, and lush landscapes, the islands are perfect for exploration. Renting a car in the Caribbean offers the freedom to start cruising and experience these wonders at your own pace. Caribbean car rentals allow …
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Every September, Guyana honours its Indigenous history and culture with arts and craft, cuisine, games, performances, and much more Roughly 10% of Guyana’s population is Indigenous, like Mark Andries (pictured navigating a canoe on the Essequibo River), a member of the Macushi tribe. Communities like his fish with bow and arrow; create jewellery with seeds, …
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This month’s listening picks from the Caribbean — featuring reviews by Nigel Campbell of new music by Angela Hunte; Coutain & Dwala; D-Achee; and Juss Lizz Angela Hunte Mángó (Self Released) Trinidadian-American Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Angela Hunte has released a new album that smartly incorporates the rhythms and tropes of most of the hippest music from …
With a restored, 4K version of Soy Cuba — the Soviet-Cuban propaganda film released in 1964 — having been re-released earlier this year, James Ferguson looks at why this documentary on pre-revolutionary Cuba, largely rejected by Cubans and Soviets alike, has been rescued from history and is now considered a landmark cinematic masterpiece The post …
His journey to his current position — witness his blitz against Afghanistan at this year’s T20 World Cup — was charted in the moments that he first picked up a cricket bat. “I always had one dream, to be a professional cricketer,” says Nicholas Pooran (who turns 29 this October). “I knew for a fact …
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Celebration time The skills of the world’s most exciting T20 batsmen and bowlers are on show at cricket pitches across the region during the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) tournament (29 August–6 October) — the “biggest party in sport”. For a change of pace, Campechada (31 August–1 September) — inspired by renowned playwright Victoria Espinosa and …
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