The Caribbean’s beautiful biodiversity, culture, and heritage are among its strongest draws for travellers and explorers, making tourism a significant proportion of the region’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). According to the Caribbean Tourism Organisation, over 32 million people came to our shores in 2019, which was a record year that saw more than US$58 billion …
Connoisseurs of fine cigars may well disagree, but many these days think that tobacco has a lot to answer for — chiefly countless premature deaths and ill-gotten profits. The “witching weed” has also played a not always benign part in various historical events, and one of these was the founding of the first ever English …
This month’s reading picks from the Caribbean, with reviews of Hungry Ghosts by Kevin Jared Hosein; The Adventures of a Black Edwardian Intellectual by Pamela Roberts; The Animated Universe by Samantha Thornhill; and Where Dogs Bark with Their Tails by Estelle-Sarah Bulle Hungry Ghosts by Kevin Jared Hosein (Bloomsbury, 352 pp, ISBN 9781526644480) In the …
By Caribbean Blogger. Why should you discover the hidden gems of the Caribbean? Curacao is a hidden gem in the Caribbean that often gets overlooked by travelers in favor of more well-known destinations like Jamaica or the Dominican Republic. But those who do make the journey to this small island are rewarded with a unique …
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By Caribbean Blogger. The Caribbean is a region filled with hidden gems. Whether it’s the incredibly clear water and white sand beaches of Bonaire or the diverse wildlife of Saint Lucia, many places are worth discovering in this part of the world. This article will explore five islands: Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint Lucia, hidden gems of …
Essential info about what’s happening across the region in March and April! Don’t miss You can hear fantastic music just about anywhere, but the unique ambiance and people around you make all the difference between just hearing it, and experiencing something that becomes an epic memory for years to come. The Tobago Jazz Experience (20–23 …
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Wendy Yawching — the first female captain of a jetliner at BWIA (Caribbean Airlines’ predecessor) — has released a book not just about her groundbreaking journey, but full of encouragement for anyone to believe in and pursue their dreams. Jeremy Taylor learns more Wendy Yawching was only 10 when she decided to be a pilot. …
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This month’s listening picks from the Caribbean — featuring new music by Keshav; Dibo D & Randal Corsen; Nailah Blackman; and Popcaan ft Toni-Ann Singh Keshav Remains (Heavy Drumz) Multicultural Trinidadian (born there, raised everywhere, lives here) Keshav Chandradath Singh has released a singer-songwriter project — his premiere album, “for international consumption”, as he says, …
This month’s reading picks from the Caribbean, with reviews of The Stranger Who Was Myself by Barbara Jenkins; A Scream in the Shadows by Mac Donald Dixon; Pleasantview by Celeste Mohammed; and Cane, Corn & Gully by Safiya Kamaria Kinshasa The Stranger Who Was Myself by Barbara Jenkins (Peepal Tree Press, 278 pp, ISBN 9781845235345) …
Picture it: 1999, and there’s a hotel ballroom filled with high schoolers celebrating graduation. As the excitement gets controlled, they finally sit at 10-seater tables. However, as the first course — soup — was served, there was a commotion. The person beside me shouted, “Wha dis? Why is it cold?” And the discontent wafted through …