This month’s reading selections from the Caribbean, with reviews of Hungry Ghosts by Kevin Jared Hosein; Adventures of a Black Edwardian Intellectual by Pamela Roberts; The Animated Universe by Samantha Thornhill; and Where Dogs with Tails Bark by Estelle-Sarah Bulle Hungry ghosts by Kevin Jared Hosein (Bloomsbury, 352 pp., ISBN 9781526644480) In the brutal and …
Category: Caribbean Views
Caribbean Views The region is a melting pot of different languages, cuisine, music, and customs. Its culture is a beautiful blend of a colonial and native elements shaped by each country’s socio-cultural experiences
Connoisseurs of fine cigars may disagree, but many people today feel that tobacco has a lot to answer for—primarily countless untimely deaths and ill-gotten gains. “Wizard burdens” also played a not always good role in various historical events, and one of them was the establishment of the first English colonial settlement in the Caribbean islands. …
The Caribbean’s beautiful biodiversity, culture and heritage are among the strongest draws for travelers and explorers, making tourism a significant part of the region’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). According to the Caribbean Tourism Organization, over 32 million people came to our shores in 2019, which was a record year that saw more than $58 billion …
BAhead of Bajan Superstar Rihanna – The Right Robyn Rihanna Fenty Shine, “if you’re bad”! – played the Super Bowl Half Time Show in February to an audience of millions, Trinidadian Nicki Minaj boldly rapped with Madonna on the 2012 edition of that show. (Rihanna and Nicki, incidentally, graced the cover Caribbean Beat.) Across the …
TThe Caribbean is usually divided along the lines of Dutch, English, French and Spanish – with some overlap between these languages, such as in Belize, Puerto Rico and the “ABC” and “SSS” islands (Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Sint Eustatius, Sint Maarten and Saba) … only because languages do not respect borders. These colonial languages have long …
The UNESCO World Heritage Sites around the Caribbean are of particular cultural and historical importance to us all. Shelly-Ann Inniss guides us through five more sites for your views, in the third part of our series Discover five more Caribbean World Heritage Sites This is the third in our series of travel features showcasing these …
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The Caribbean Seed Fund, the first of its kind in the Caribbean, will be used to catalyze high-impact entrepreneurial initiatives across the Caribbean. KINGSTON, JAMAICA Entrepreneurs Across Borders, Inc. (EAB) announced Wednesday that its first “Beyond the Beach” event will be held April 28-29 in Kingston, Jamaica. This invitation-only event brings together an intimate group …
Jamaicans are known for being friendly and welcoming, and it seems that attitude has been recognized by the Uber app’s rental partners. The country was distinguished as one of the top 5 countries with the most valued users by rental partners in Latin America; it was also ranked second among countries in the Caribbean. Jamaican …
This Thursday, March 16, 2023, you will hear from 5 speakers who will share their opinion “How technology is creating more trust, choice and innovation in the Caribbean financial services industry .” For one hour live on Linkedin and Twitter, you will hear them share stories, insights and perspectives about trends at the intersection of …
In two weeks time on Thursday March 16, 2023 our Caribbean Future Money Trend event SiliconCaibe Founder Ingrid Riley will be interviewing 5 speakers from 4 countries around “How technology is creating more trust, choice and innovation in the Caribbean financial services industry. “ Where is taking a temperature check on where things are in …
Our trivia column tests your knowledge of Caribbean Easter traditions. See how many of our questions you can answer correctly Think you’re an expert on Caribbean culture? Test your knowledge in our trivia quiz and see how much you know about Easter traditions – and seasonal flavors – across the region. The answers are at …