Pride of the Caribbean
Sheldon Waithe on how Caribbean athletes’ success at the Olympics fuels regional pride
In the latest issue of Caribbean Beat magazine, we showcase vacation options for every interest and taste, from family getaways in St Lucia to natural rejuvenation in Dominica to solo escapes in Curaçao. Meet four Caribbean athletes taking their Olympic dreams to Tokyo this July, learn why Grand Anse in Grenada may be the region’s most celebrated beach, and discover how an innovative institute at the University of the West Indies is changing how we think about traditional herbal remedies. Plus coverage of Caribbean music, culture, and more!
Sheldon Waithe on how Caribbean athletes’ success at the Olympics fuels regional pride
By Shelly-Ann Inniss and Nigel Campbell
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The Caribbean’s established athletes will bear the task of bringing joy to the region — and the next generation have also been waiting for a year to make their own statement. Sheldon Waithe profiles four talented, eager, first-time Olympians seeking to be “Faster, Higher, Stronger” on the biggest stage of all
These two miles of brilliant white sand on Grenada’s southwest coast might be the Caribbean’s most famous beach — for good reason
For generations, Caribbean people have used local plants — leaves, seeds, roots, and more — for medicine. But scientific research into these folk remedies has lagged behind. At the University of the West Indies campus in Mona, Jamaica, the pioneering Natural Products Institute is working to change that, Erline Andrews learns
Are you the Caribbean’s biggest sports fan? How well do you know the history of our region at the Olympics? Let our trivia column put you to the test