The Caribbean Cane and Abel | On this day
St Kitts, 1623: Thomas Warner establishes the first English colonial settlement in the Caribbean. His legacy of conflict would spill over into Antigua and Dominica — and to his sons. James Ferguson learns more
Where past and present converge, part 2 | Round trip
In part two of our series on the region’s magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Shelly-Ann Inniss introduces five more gems — full of natural and cultural charm — to add to your bucket list
JR Ralph Casimir: Garvey’s disciple | Icon
Lennox Honychurch explores the life of the late Dominican activist JR Ralph Casimir — an early Pan-Africanist, Garveyite, and poet — who is also the subject of a powerful new biography
La Soye: Dominica’s town beneath the sand | Discover
Archaeologists in Dominica are unearthing an abandoned town which, explains Paul Crask, may fundamentally change our understanding of Dominica’s history
Wonders of the Caribbean | Round trip
Discover some of the region’s awe-inspiring natural wonders, parks and reserves
The beaches we love | Round trip
It’s the time of year when so many are enjoying the region’s beaches with our families, friends — or in quiet escapes alone! Members of the Caribbean Beat team share some of our favourites
Turtle-watching in the Caribbean | Eco buzz
Learn about the best places to see leatherbacks, hawksbills, greens, olive ridleys, and loggerheads across the region — and some of the dedicated community organisations working hard to save them
Peak to peak | Bucket list
Towering over the Caribbean’s often-photographed beaches and bays are gruelling hikes to challenge even the hardiest outdoor adventurers. Kristine de Abreu takes you up the island peaks that summon the most intrepid among us
