How disaster in the Caribbean affected the community in Bristol [UK]
By Jemal Toussaint and Georgia Edwards From the Bristol Cable 18 months on from Hurricane Maria, reflections on a community response on life in the diaspora. Georgia Edwards is a Cable Media Lab graduate. Diaspora: the dispersion or spread of any people from their original…
Dark chocolate, heart healthy or heightened hype?
By Melissa Martin Delicious. Delectable. Decadent. Oh, how we enjoy chocolate goodies! The sweet treat is a palatable paradise. Valentine’s Day, Easter, Halloween—holidays oozing with multi-colored wrappers containing the exciting elixir. Chocolate hearts. Chocolate bunnies and eggs. Chocolate candy bars. …
Destinations of the week
Disappointing photos show what 9 top luxury destinations look like in real life Part 3 By Katie Warren from Business Insider Some places around the world are known as go-to spots for luxury travel, shopping, or experiences. The Champs Elysées in Paris, for…
Ambassador to the Eastern Caribbean States in Brussels speaks on the EU blacklist of Dominica
From DBS Carnival Radio Ambassador to the Eastern Caribbean States in Brussels Sharlene Shillingford McKlmon says the decision by the European Union to blacklist Dominica is unfortunate. Blacklisted countries face restrictions on EU funding and EU governments can also choose…
Belgian-Caribbean singer Charlotte Adigéry wants to tell you her story
By Selim Bulut From DAZED Before she plays her debut London headline show, the rising artist gives us an insight into her imaginative musical universe Charlotte Adigéry is a great storyteller. On Zandoli, the Belgian-Caribbean artist’s second EP, Adigéry sings sharp, observational tales…
From dancehall to calypso, a music lover’s guide to the Caribbean
Written by Falene Nurse The Caribbean conjures up images of crystal clear waters, sunshine, and delicious cuisine. But Caribbean music tends to vary in rhythm and beat from island to island. Made up of over 28 nations, a rich tapestry…
6 new cruise ships being added to Royal Caribbean’s fleet
By Ben Souza From Cruise Fever Royal Caribbean, known for their award winning cruise ships, currently has new six cruise ships that are either on order or are currently under construction. These six ships, (two Oasis class, two Quantum Ultra…
The responsibility for a sustainable digital future
By Mounir Mahjoubi From TechCrunch On March 12, 2019, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the “World Wide Web,” Tim Berners-Lee’s ground-breaking invention. In just 30 years, this flagship application of the internet has forever changed our lives, our habits,…
Anglicans from Caribbean dioceses train for disaster preparedness and resilience
From ACNS Anglicans from throughout the Caribbean have been taking part in a “Pastors and Disasters” workshop in Grenada. The workshop has been organised and hosted by the Church of the Province of the West Indies with the global Anglican…
Tourism Matters: Visitors are becoming even more savvy
By Adrian Loveridge From Caribbean News Now All indications are that many of our visitors are becoming even more savvy or perhaps better described as creative in how they actually book and pay for holidays, tourism services and the various…