The Orchid House — end of an era By James Ferguson | Issue 42 (March/April 2000) James Ferguson on The Orchid House, Phyllis Shand Allfrey’s portrayal of a period that marked the decline of the colonial order, and the beginning of the new era in Caribbean history
Triangle treat for cricket lovers By Colin Croft | Issue 42 (March/April 2000) A preview of the cricket season
CXC stars By Jeremy Taylor | Issue 42 (March/April 2000) Top achievers from across the region gather in Georgetown
Donna Symmonds: “what she know about cricket?” By Georgia Popplewell | Issue 42 (March/April 2000) She’s Barbadian. An attorney-at-law. A cricket commentator for the past 14 years. She is Donna Symmonds, the first woman to successfully breach the hallowed walls of the commentary box. Georgia Popplewell reports
Grenada Grace By Jeremy Taylor | Issue 42 (March/April 2000) Despite its long and turbulent history, Grenada is a peaceful and serene island, a place of infinite charm; its friendly people and beautiful beaches make it a wonderful place to live, and perfect for a holiday. Jeremy Taylor reports on the special blend that is Grenada, Isle of Spice
Potted History By Simon Lee | Issue 42 (March/April 2000) St Lucia’s Amerindian, African and European heritage is reflected in the clay pottery made at Choiseul. Simon Lee reports
Oxford Blues By Nazma Muller | Issue 42 (March/April 2000) Nazma Muller looks for Caribbean warmth in the English university town of Oxford
In search of the perfect picture By Roger Neckles | Issue 42 (March/April 2000) Roger Neckles has been recognised among the finest wildlife photographers in the world. It’s an occupation that requires a spirit of adventure, guts, and more than a little patience. Donna Yawching finds out, first-hand, what it takes
Island Beat (March/April 2000) | Music, Film and Art By Various Contributors | Issue 42 (March/April 2000) Keep in touch with the islands
A Day in Little Havana By Simon Lee | Issue 42 (March/April 2000) Simon Lee takes a stroll in Miami's Latin Quarter
Caribbean Bookshelf (March/April 2000) By Vaneisa Baksh and Jeremy Taylor | Issue 42 (March/April 2000) James Ferguson on The Orchid House, Phyllis Shand Allfrey’s portrayal of a period that marked the decline of the colonial order, and the beginning of
Fiction: The best short story of 1999 By Sheramie Ceballo | Issue 42 (March/April 2000) The story reprinted here won the award for best short story submitted during the Caribbean Examination Certificate CXC exam 1999. It was written by Sh
Going Ramayn in Trinidad By Niala Maharaj | Issue 42 (March/April 2000) Niala Maharaj on a traditional Trinidad therapy - the musical rendition of a sacred Hindu test, the Ramayana
Ian Randle: the Accidental Publisher By James Ferguson | Issue 42 (March/April 2000) Jamaican publisher Ian Randle has braved uncertain times and a less than enthusiastic reading public to establish a successful publishing house.
