“How much do you know about Suriname?” The New York Times asked its readers this recently, challenging them to identify the country on a world map. The country is often, it seems, mistakenly placed on the wrong continent. Travel writer Simon Romero recounts how a South American correspondent phoned his editor at a reputable London …
Anton de Kom: reclaiming “Papa de Kom” | On this day Leia mais »
So I actually used to box before with a group in Pleasantville, where I’m from. With the coach, we normally used to go on the Wharf and train. He decided he wanted to pass and visit a friend. Lo and behold, he took us on Henry Street to Junior Bisnath, one of the moko veterans. …
Shynel Brizan: “You have a special power when you are on stilts” | Own words Leia mais »
You’ve heard of the Caribbean Islands, with their crystal blue waters, blazing sunshine, and lush, green jungles. But have you heard of Martinique, a Caribbean Island that packs a lot of charm into a small package? This French-Caribbean Island is the perfect destination for a relaxing and adventurous getaway. From its stunning beaches to its …
By Caribbean Blogger. Although most people resign themselves to having to spend the winter months wrapped in a blanket next to their heater, you can consider vacationing somewhere warm. Many experts in Caribbean destinations can help you find the perfect destination for your winter getaway. This article is going to highlight the beautiful island of …
Existential threat. Anyone regularly watching or reading news reports about the impact of the climate crisis on the Caribbean would have heard those words ad nauseam. But with the release of the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report in the last 18 months, government leaders, activists and scientists in the region have even …
Caribbean nations sound the alarm on climate change | Green Leia mais »
It’s what the Independent called “a gloriously silly, unexpectedly poignant” jukebox musical that — using the music of Grammy-winning songwriter and super-producer Max Martin — envisions a world in which Shakespeare’s Juliet actually survived. Shakespeare’s wife Anne Hathaway has insisted on a rewrite, you see. The result is & Juliet, and among its stellar cast …
In classical ballet, there’s a position called attitude. The dancer stands on one leg with the other lifted — either in front or behind, slightly bent at the knee. It’s a pose dancer and educator Gina Mayers holds with incredible poise — one that belies the challenges of balancing a dynamic dance career and living with …
As you enter the room, you are confronted by them. At first glance, they seem life-sized, these four horsemen. But then you realise they are miniatures that have been placed on pedestals. Immediately, through this trick of scale and this gesture of placement, Hew Locke invites us to question the idea of what is “monumental”. …
Hew Locke: making mas with the messiness of history | Portfolio Leia mais »
Several months after hurricane Maria ravaged Dominica in 2017, local historian Dr Lennox Honychurch was strolling along the beach near his home at Woodford Hill, in the northeast of the island, when he made a tantalising discovery. Beach erosion, caused by high tidal surges, had exposed curious pottery fragments. Intriguingly, they appeared to be from …
La Soye: Dominica’s town beneath the sand | Discover Leia mais »
There’s nothing like the anticipation of preparing to land in your favourite destinations Through tufts of clouds, Barbados begins to come into view — one of my favourite sights in the world. The corners of my mouth gleefully stretch almost to my ears, savouring each moment as the aircraft slowly descends. I see azure waters, …