Stories about Caribbean

Why aren't Caribbean artists better funded?

  4 weeks ago

A series of recent, sizeable grants from a US-based arts and humanities foundation has regional artists hoping that this endorsement will inspire regional financial investors to follow suit.

The Caribbean marks Emancipation Day

  2 August 2024

"Today, we remember and honour our ancestors’ courage and determination to break free and build towards a better future where there is fairness, equality and opportunity present for all."

Beryl in Jamaica, the colour of the sea

The Bridge  8 July 2024

'The most painful part for the island in general is after the storm. It has become increasingly obvious that enormous destruction has taken place in several parts of the country.'

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Janine Mendes-Franco
Janine Mendes Franco is the Caribbean editor. Email her story ideas or volunteer to write.