By Erline Andrews ● Issue 154 (November/December 2018)
The secret life of sunscreen | Green
The blazing rays of the tropical sun can take a heavy toll on your skin — which is why most beachgoers and swimmers in the Caribbean slather on a layer of protective sunscreen before they disrobe. But the very chemicals that protect human skin can be toxic for corals — and the Caribbean’s reefs pay the price. Erline Andrews investigates
By Erline Andrews ● Issue 153 (September/October 2018)
Jaws of life | Green
Pop culture has given sharks an undeservedly scary reputation. What’s truly frightening, reports Erline Andrews, is a sea without sharks, vital for a healthy marine ecosystem. And after decades of neglect, the countries of the Caribbean are finally waking up to the importance of shark conservation — for the environment, but also for their economies
By Erline Andrews ● Issue 152 (July/August 2018)
Eye on the sky — from Puerto Rico’s Arecibo Observatory | Discover
For five decades, one of the world’s most important radio telescopes, gathering essential information about outer space, has operated from Puerto Rico’s Arecibo, at the heart of the Caribbean, writes Erline Andrews
Engage, Arts and Architecture, History, Haiti, Jamaica
By Erline Andrews ● Issue 151 (May/June 2018)
Sans-Souci, Haiti: uncovering a kingdom | Discover
It’s one of the Caribbean’s most resonant historic sites, but surprisingly little is known about the true history of Sans-Souci, the palace of Henri Christophe, writes Erline Andrews. Now a multinational team of archaeologists are using high-tech tools to resurvey the site, and perhaps rewrite Haitian history
Engage, Technology, Science, French Guiana
By Erline Andrews ● Issue 150 (March/April 2018)
Next stop: space | Discover
As more and more entrepreneurs look towards space exploration, it’s still almost unknown outside the industry that one of the world’s busiest launch sites is on the doorstep of the Caribbean. Erline Andrews learns how French Guiana’s half-century-old spaceport is essential to our future exploring the galaxy
Engage, Business, People, St. Lucia
By Erline Andrews ● Caribbean Innovation (15 May 2020), Issue 149 (January/February 2018)
Johanan Dujon — seaweed for sale | The deal
For St Lucian Johanan Dujon, sargassum-covered beaches are’t just a problem — they’re an opportunity. As Erline Andrews learns, Dujon has his eye on a regional market for his Algas Organics line of fertilisers
Engage, Environment, Antigua and Barbuda
By Erline Andrews ● Issue 147 (September/October 2017)
Redonda rescue — saving its native species | Green
The dwarf geckos of Redonda, Sphaerodactylus sp, are among the rarest creatures on earth. About an inch long, on average, with translucent...
Engage, Culture, Environment, Technology
By Erline Andrews ● Issue 146 (July/August 2017)
The energy of the future: renewables in the Caribbean | Green
Nelson Island — a tiny fragment of land less than one mile off the northwest coast of Trinidad — is a focal point of the island’s...