Mangrove view
A mosaic of greens and blues seen from high above, Barbuda’s Codrington Lagoon is a natural gem, home to mangrove forests and seabird colonies
Issue 144 (March/April 2017)
Bridgetown, Barbados | Layover
As one of the Caribbean’s most popular tourist destinations, Barbados is also a major hub for international flights to the region. Our guide to exploring the island when time is tight
Harry Belafonte: calypso with a conscience
A beloved musical icon since the 1950s, Harry Belafonte has an equally long reputation as a political activist. And the parallel themes of his public life, entertainment and activism, both have their roots in Belafonte’s childhood in Jamaica. James Ferguson finds out more
Port Elizabeth, Bequia | Neighbourhood
The capital of the second-largest of the Grenadine Islands is a haven for yachties — but also for artists and foodies
Caribbean eco progress report
In the pages of Caribbean Beat, over the past twenty-five years, we’ve often reported on environmental stories. So what’s the real state of progress across the region, when it comes to protecting our natural resources? Nazma Muller investigates
Inner-city art in Kingston
For middle-class Jamaicans and tourists alike, downtown Kingston, with its deprived communities, can seem off-limits. So when a group of young artists began a public mural project in the Fleet Street area, it wasn’t just about beautifying the neighbourhood, writes Tanya Batson-Savage. It was really about opening opportunities for local residents
Pakaraima bound
The spectacular Pakaraima Mountains, near Guyana’s border with Brazil and Venezuela, are a landscape of dramatic table-top mountains, rolling valleys, and remote villages. It’s not an easy part of the world for outsiders to visit. But the annual Pakaraima Mountain Safari attracts visitors hungry for adventure — like Neil Marks
The Beat goes on: Caribbean Beat turns 25
For 25 years, Caribbean Beat has celebrated the best and brightest of Caribbean culture and people — as you can see in the panorama of our 144 covers, and the stories behind them
A compendium of curry | Cookup
From Jamaican goat to Trini doubles, curry is one of the definitive flavours of the Caribbean. There are hundreds of curry blends around the world — what are the Caribbean’s best, and how are they evolving? Franka Philip finds out
Thank God it’s Monday
Trinidadian swimwear designer Chandra Maharaj makes a seamlessly elegant transition to Carnival Monday wear
Poetry grand slam | Word of mouth (March/April 2017)
Whether you experience it on stage or from the audience, Trinidad and Tobago’s national spoken word poetry slam is full of thrills
Datebook | Caribbean Events Calendar (March/April 2017)
Events around the Caribbean in March and April, from a river race in Belize to St Patrick’s Day in St Croix — plus a drum festival, kite-flying, and cricket
