Stories about Caribbean from April, 2024
As a strong supporter of reparations, Barbados has had to reconsider purchasing land from a former slave-owning family
Barbados' plans to purchase land — to the tune of GBP 3 million — from British Conservative MP Richard Drax whose forebears were slave traders, have been put on pause.
The historic repatriation of a giant lizard in a jar from Scotland to Jamaica is more than a symbolic gesture
“By returning the galliwasp to its rightful place, we take a small but significant step towards laying the foundation for a regional and international discussion on repatriation.”
Thirty years ago today, West Indies cricketer Brian Lara made history
Lara broke Sir Garfield Sobers’ record of the most runs in a Test by playing the ball all the way to the legside boundary; he was eventually caught out for 375.
A majestic palm that flowers once in its life is in bloom in Trinidad
Also called the Century Palm, there's a misconception that it flowers only once every 100 years — but it can flower once it reaches maturity, typically between 25 and 80 years old.
Poui season in Trinidad & Tobago is a timely reminder of beauty and hope
"The absolutely stunning magnificence of the yellow and pink poui tree flowers this year […] as if they are telling us that there is beauty in the midst of darkness."
Why I must write about Amarah Lalitte, a little girl brutally murdered in Trinidad
"If it is the truth we are bringing to light, then a natural offshoot of that must be to effect change in the upholding of that truth."
Fisherwomen champion gender justice through theatre at Climate Justice Camp Caribbean
By promoting gender-responsive policies, challenging harmful stereotypes, and empowering women as agents of change, we can advance both climate and gender justice, creating more equitable and resilient communities for everyone.
Guadeloupe's Maryse Condé remembered as a fearless explorer of the complexities of Caribbean history and identity
Her work, which was influenced by anti-colonialist thinkers like Frantz Fanon and Aimé Césaire, transcended boundaries by challenging preconceived notions and shedding light on the complexities of Black identity.
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