Island hopper (May/June 2006)
In May and June, Caribbean music lovers are spoiled for choice, with big events nearly every weekend showcasing rhythms to suit nearly all...
The accidental festival
On the face of it, the island of St Barthélémy (St Barts to us anglos, St Barth to the locals) is an unlikely venue for a Caribbean film...
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 —...
Fuelling growth
Our civilisation is built on oil. Every time we turn on a light or a television set, we are consuming oil. Every product in the supermarket...
St Kitts: Small island, big music
I love a good music festival. And over the years I’ve been lucky enough to attend more than my fair share of them. My fond memories...
Riffing in Barbados
Barbados. The name conjures up images of white sand, azure skies, and turquoise water. True, Barbados is all that, but come January each...
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...
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...
