Essential info about what’s happening across the region in November and December! Don’t miss Divali, the Hindu lunar festival of light — observed 12 November this year — is a celebration of Lord Rama and his wife Sita’s return from exile and defeating the demon Rawan. Hindu communities in Suriname, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, and …
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A fresh perspective on the beach once described as “a literal representation of the Caribbean beach ideal” Viewed from beach level, the thatch-roofed jetty at Pigeon Point Heritage Park — described by CNN as “a literal representation of the Caribbean beach ideal” — may be Tobago’s most instantly recognisable and most photographed landmark. But from …
I have a bachelor’s and master’s in international environmental law. I started out wanting to focus on aspects of justice and equity and realised in my third year, when I did an environmental law class, that the type of justice I was looking for was more on a systems level, as opposed to an individual …
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This month’s listening picks from the Caribbean — featuring reviews by Nigel A Campbell of new music by Jonathan Scales Fourchestra; Etienne Charles; Hey Choppi; and Hugh Masekela & Siparia Deltones Jonathan Scales Fourchestra Re-Potted (Le’Rue) The angular harmonies and rhythms of modern jazz fusion present a rare context for the steelpan to interact, to …
This month’s reading picks from the Caribbean, with reviews by Shivanee Ramlochan of Love the Dark Days by Ira Mathur; The Mother Island by Jacinth Howard; Song for My Father by S Brian Samuel; and The God of Good Looks by Breanne Mc Ivor Love the Dark Days by Ira Mathur (Peepal Tree Press, 232 …
Some things will never change. Among them, the timeless view of the bay upon entering St Lawrence Gap on Barbados’ south coast, and seeing an often-photographed restaurant overlooking the water. Lanterns illuminate the length of this gorgeous oceanfront property, reflected on the surface of the sea as fishing boats gently bob on the water. It …
It’s seven flights of steps up to where the Compañía Ballet Santiago de Cuba is rehearsing its latest work. Which may not be a hardship for a lithe young dancer, but for an out-of-shape journalist d’un certain âge — well, enough said. Still, I make it all the way up to the cavernous studio where, …
Early life in Trinidad Samuel Dickson Selvon was born at Mt Moriah Road in San Fernando in 1923, the sixth of seven children. Writing later of his boyhood, he remembered “stealing mangoes from other people’s gardens, and Carnival, and pitching marbles in the dusty road, or breaking biche from school to go and fly kites. …
By Caribbean Blogger. The Caribbean, often hailed as the crown jewel of maritime destinations, beckons with its shimmering waters and sun-dappled islands. For those with a passion for the sea, the allure of embarking on the Caribbean’s boating tours is irresistible. This comprehensive guide aims to illuminate the myriad experiences awaiting this tropical paradise. The …
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By Caribbean Travel Blogger. Nestled amidst turquoise waters, the Caribbean Islands are not just a visual feast but a gastronomic haven as well. Each of these islands has its distinct historical tapestry. They are a melting pot of cultures – from African European to East Indian and Amerindian. This diversity has birthed a unique culinary …