Culture

Engage, History

Cruising for trouble | On this day

Some people love cruise ships, some people hate them. But, personal preferences aside, the fate of the SS Columbus — scuttled by her captain eighty years ago — suggests the dangers of tourism in a time of war. James Ferguson tells the tale

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Advertorial, Community

Get smart, get safe online

Every citizen can choose to be smart when it comes to online predators and criminals, and “smart actions” should be taught, developed, and utilised daily

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Embark, Festivals and Events

Need to know | Events calendar (September/October 2019)

Essential info to help you make the most of September and October across the Caribbean — from a new literature festival in Brooklyn to Divali in T&T, Guyana, and Suriname

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Embark, Literature, Reviews

Bookshelf (September/October 2019) | Book reviews

This month’s reading picks, with reviews of Unraveling; Now/After; Slave Old Man; Skin Can Hold; and a look at the Hardears series

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Embark, Music, Reviews

Playlist (September/October 2019) | Music reviews

This month’s listening picks, with reviews of the latest by Godwin Louis; Stephen John; Jonathan Michel; and Josean Jacobo & Tumbao

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Embark, Film and Television, Literature, People, Barbados

Q&A with Lisa Harewood | Screenshots (September/October 2019)

Barbadian filmmaker Lisa Harewood talks about her new virtual reality project exploring families separated by migration

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Embark, Food and Cuisine

Divali: a feast for all | Cookup

The Hindu festival of lights is a time of hospitality and generosity, writes Franka Philip — from welcoming friends and family into your home to helping those affected by misfortune

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