Jamaica

Film and Television, People, Jamaica

Renee Robinson: “There was a longing to be useful” | Own words

Renee Robinson on her work in the international film industry and as Jamaica’s film commissioner, and the great opportunities she sees for Caribbean film — as told to Caroline Taylor

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Literature, People, Jamaica

Terri-Karelle Reid: “I was unapologetic about who I am…” | Own words

Host, speaker, author, trained veterinarian and former Miss Jamaica World Terri-Karelle (Griffith) Reid on redefining beauty standards, her journey through her diverse professional roles, and never dimming her light for anyone — as told to Shelly-Ann Inniss

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Homepage Slider, Travel, Cuba, Venezuela, Dominica, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis

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

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Literature, History, People, United States, Jamaica

Claude McKay: the Black Bolshevik | On this day

James Ferguson profiles Jamaican poet and revolutionary Claude McKay, whose landmark collection Harlem Shadows was published a century ago

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Immerse, History, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago

Royal dissent | On this day

Like Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica celebrates its 60th anniversary of independence in August and, as James Ferguson reports, is among the countries in the region likely soon to become a republic

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Embark, Environment, United States, Barbados, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago

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

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Arrive, Homepage Slider, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Dominica, Jamaica, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago

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

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Arrive, Travel, Dominica, Jamaica, The Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago

Just like the movies | Round trip

From Hollywood classics like Fire Down Below and Heaven Knows, Mr Allison to innovative independent projects by local filmmakers, the Caribbean’s diverse landscapes have appeared in numerous movies over the decades. Join us on a tour of some unforgettable locations across our region that have brought life and colour to the cinema screen

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