Island Beat (May/June 2001) By Caribbean Beat and Simon Lee | Issue 49 (May/June 2001) Coming events around the islands
Not just any old trash: recycling in the Caribbean By Mark Wilson | Issue 49 (May/June 2001) 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 By Caribbean Beat | Issue 49 (May/June 2001) 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 By Pat Ganase | Issue 49 (May/June 2001) 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 Bookshelf (May/June 2001) By Various Contributors | Issue 49 (May/June 2001) New and recent books about the Caribbean
Caribbean genocide By James Ferguson | Issue 49 (May/June 2001) James Ferguson on A Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies by Bartolomé de Las Casas
Bob Marley: the legend lives on By Chris Salewicz | Issue 49 (May/June 2001) 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 By Georgia Popplewell | Issue 49 (May/June 2001) From the small island of Canouan in the Grenadines, Adonal Foyle makes it into the NBA. Georgia Popplewell traces his journey
Ganna’s Burden By Caribbean Beat | Issue 49 (May/June 2001) This story by Conliffe Wilmot-Simpson won the prize for the best single story in the Jamaica Observer Art Awards, 2000
Glimpses of Grenada By Simone Lee | Issue 49 (May/June 2001) Simon Lee visits the spice isle of the Caribbean
Buju Banton: son of Bob By Garry Steckles | Issue 49 (May/June 2001) Garry Steckles reflects on Marley's successor
Jewels of the Caribbean By Caribbean Beat | Issue 49 (May/June 2001) 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 By Caribbean Beat | Issue 49 (May/June 2001) 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
