By Caribbean Blogger | Driving in St. Croix, USVI has its own unique flavor, blending Caribbean charm with American driving standards. Here’s what you need to know: Rules of the Road: Driving Side: In the US Virgin Islands, including St. Croix, you drive on the left-hand side of the road. For …
By Caribbean Blogger. Picture of an island in the Caribbean Are you dreaming of a tropical escape where you can relax on pristine sands and enjoy unmatched luxury? Look no further than the Caribbean resorts with private beaches. These destinations offer exclusivity, comfort, and stunning natural beauty. Here, we’ll explore some top choices that promise …
By Caribbean Blogger. Finding Your Perfect Private Paradise for a Relaxing Stay. Dreaming of turquoise waters, palm-fringed beaches, and the ultimate escape from the daily grind? Look no further than the Caribbean, where luxurious Caribbean villa rentals offer a private slice of paradise. Whether you seek a romantic getaway, a family retreat, or an adventure-filled …
This month’s reading picks from the Caribbean, with reviews by Shivanee Ramlochan of Ocean Stirrings by Merle Collins; What Start Bad a Mornin’ by Carol Mitchell; Belmont Portfolio by John Robert Lee; and Masman by Peter Minshall Ocean Stirrings by Merle Collins (Peepal Tree Press, 440 pp, ISBN 9781845235529) Longlisted for the 2024 OCM Bocas …
Bats and balls, big and bold. There is nothing like cricket in the Caribbean. And when you add the explosivity of the T20 format, together with the ultra-competitive nature of a World Cup, the sparks are bound to fly — just like the many sixes cricketing stars will hit into the stands. This June, our …
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On view: Trinidadian Chris Cozier at MoMA in New York On view Chris Cozier at MoMA Trinidadian artist, curator and writer Christopher Cozier — profiled in depth by Caribbean Beat back in 2001 — is joining the ranks of other premier Caribbean artists to exhibit at the Modern Museum of Art (MoMA) in New York, …
Jonathan Ali talks to Cuban filmmaker Luis Alejandro Yero about his film Calls from Moscow In 2020, the Cuban filmmaker Luis Alejandro Yero found himself stranded in his Havana apartment, confined like the rest of the world due to the pandemic. Some weeks later, he read an article in a foreign newspaper about the difficulties …
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Hundreds of travel writers have come to the Caribbean over the decades to describe the region to international audiences — to affirm or condemn our aesthetic and landscape. Not so many music writers have combed our cities, towns, and beaches looking for the essence of how we sing, how we dance, how we live. They …
Through a special collaborative project, Dr Gabrielle Hosein explores how the Indian art of mehndi uniquely commemorates the legacies of Indian indentured labourers who arrived on Caribbean shores some 186 years ago I’ve always loved mehndi. For anniversaries or birthdays, I’d look forward to seeing the swirls and flower designs turn red and then brown …
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This month’s listening picks from the Caribbean — featuring reviews by Nigel Campbell of new music by Bunji Garlin; Romain Virgo; Toni Sancho; and Gary Hector Bunji Garlin Ayl’Ian (Bad Beagle) Bunji Garlin is a soca music wordsmith who has no equal. The music — relegated almost exclusively to accompanying Caribbean carnivals — gets a …