Author: Caribbean Beat

Festivals and Events

Island hopper (March/April 2006)

As March begins, the Carnival season ends in Trinidad. At the stroke of midnight on the first of the month — give or take a few hours —...

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Festivals and Events

Island hopper – Janurary/February 2006

Across the Caribbean, as around the world, people welcome the new year at the stroke of midnight on 1 January with fireworks, music, kisses...

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Festivals and Events

Island Hopper – November/December 2005

The end-of-year holiday season starts in the Caribbean with many lights. In Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, and Suriname, Hindus are joined by...

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Culture, Festivals and Events

Harry plays mas | Last word

Harry! Harry? You could put down that newspaper for a minute? I tryin’ to talk to you! Harry, you goin’ down to Trinidad for Carnival...

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Festivals and Events, Sports

Sports Buzz (September/October 2004)

Calling all strongmen Passengers on BWIA flights to Guyana in late September may notice an unusually large number of musclemen — and...

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Business, Barbados

Business Beat (September/October 2004)

A to Z of Caribbean treasures Aromatherapy oils, baskets, candles, drums, earthenware, furniture, gourmet delicacies, hats, indigo,...

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Culture, Travel, Festivals and Events, Lifestyle, Trinidad and Tobago

10 things to do in Trinidad after Carnival

So it’s Ash Wednesday, the day after Carnival Tuesday, and a high-pitched ringing in your ears has replaced the sound of loud soca music....

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Culture, Food and Cuisine, Lifestyle

Caribbean Christmas Recipes

Sorrel Very traditional drink at Christmas, when this bushy shrub, a hibiscus relative, bears its fruit. Ingredients 1 lb. fresh sorrel (or...

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