Island Beat (May/June 1996) By Caribbean Beat | Issue 19 (May/June 1996) People and events making news around the islands
Bookshelf (May/June 1996) By Caribbean Beat | Issue 19 (May/June 1996) New books from from and about the Caribbean
Festival Beat: the Drums of Carriacou By Caribbean Beat | Issue 60 (March/April 2003) In one of the Caribbean's tiniest communities, Simon Lee finds that the rhythms of history still stir the blood and move the spirit
Beat People By Caribbean Beat | Issue 62 (July/August 2003) Lil’ Rick defends his crown, Nilo Cruz wins a Pulitzer, Nadella Benjamin shines at Notting Hill, Michael Lee-Chin makes a big gesture, Lady Saw breaks lyrical barriers, Shola Lynch captures history on film, and Usain Bolt goes for gold
The first Carifesta By Caribbean Beat | Issue 62 (July/August 2003) The first Carifesta, held in Guyana 31 years ago, celebrated the enthusiasm and energy of the newly independent Caribbean territories. As Suriname prepares to host Carifesta VII in August, Caribbean Beat looks back to the festival's optimistic origins
