Issue 49 (May/June 2001)
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Not just any old trash: recycling in the Caribbean
Not only does recycling have a positive impact on the environment, it can become a profitable business venture. Mark Wilson looks at some Caribbean businesses seeking to do both
Trinidad & Tobago stages the Under 17 Football Championships
Four new FIFA- standard facilities are under construction in Trinidad and Tobago in anticipation of this event come September. We look forward to seeing you
June too soon! Tracking Caribbean hurricanes
Between June and November, storms and hurricanes are possible, Fortunately, weather disturbances are tracked from the moment they are born these days, giving everyone not only ample time to prepare, but also providing a wonderful opportunity to observe one of Nature's forces unleashed
Caribbean genocide
James Ferguson on A Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies by Bartolomé de Las Casas
Bob Marley: the legend lives on
To mark the 20th anniversary of Bob Marley’s death, Chris Salewicz recalls the beginning and the end of the reggae superstar’s life
Adonal Foyle: in the big league
From the small island of Canouan in the Grenadines, Adonal Foyle makes it into the NBA. Georgia Popplewell traces his journey
Ganna’s Burden
This story by Conliffe Wilmot-Simpson won the prize for the best single story in the Jamaica Observer Art Awards, 2000
Jewels of the Caribbean
Featuring the craftsmanship of some of the most talented jewellers in the Caribbean, from the cultured and polished work Alchemy from Trinidad, to the fine detailing of John "Ding" King from Barbados, and the youthful effervescence of Deane- Hughes Designs from Guyana
Maura’s mission
It took 38 years before Maura Cooseelal was able to meet her pen pal Maureen Rayson in Australia. Now, thanks to BWIA West Indies Airways and United Airlines, Maura knows that dreams do come true. A true story
