8 January 2006

Stories from 8 January 2006

Jamaica: Eat jerk and die

Caribbean Free Radio links to several news stories reporting that Jamaican jerk pork and chicken have been included on a list of “50 things to eat before you die” compiled...

8 January 2006

Bahamas: Junkanoo as metaphor

Junkanoo just isn't junkanoo without the rhythm drum says Nicolette Bethel, who suggests that the traditional Bahamian street parade could teach Bahamians a few lessons about priorities.

8 January 2006

Guyana: Family heirlooms

On throwing away some “family heirlooms”, GuyanaGyal remembers the “grandpoopa” of them all. And during a family storytelling session Monologist learns of a dark episode in Guyanese history commonly referred...

8 January 2006