Dr Anil Kokaram: from the Oscars to the Oval
Trinidadian Dr Anil Kokaram wins for creating technology to enhance visual effects in movies
Issue 86 (July/August 2007)
Lisa Allen-Agostini goes in search of how Trinidadians preserve their world-renowned Carnival; Caroline Taylor gets close to Ella Andall, a singer with a distinct voice and the power to make the spirits sit up and listen; James Fuller treks to the heart of Suriname, and finally understands how rainforests got their name; Bermudan singer Collie Budz is the latest reggae sensation burning up the airwaves; Harewood House, a Leeds estate built from the sweat of slaves, is the venue for a re-staging of Geraldine Connor’s Carnival Messiah; The Mighty Terror, hailed for his golden voice, is remembered for his contribution to calypso; Musician Russell “Russ” Henderson talks to Kim Johnson about his career in the early days of London’s Notting Hill Carnival; our Island Hopper Calendar, Bookshelf, Music roundup, Eco Buzz and so much more!
Music buzz (July/August 2007)
Bermudan singer Collie Budz is the latest reggae sensation burning up the airwaves • Harewood House, a Leeds estate built from the sweat of slaves
The Mighty Terror: a golden voice falls silent
The Mighty Terror, hailed for his golden voice, is remembered for his contribution to calypso
Sir Vidia Naipaul: A knight of celebrations
The University of the West Indies, St Augustine campus, honours Nobel Laureate Sir Vidia (VS) Naipaul
Run, Ernest, Run
One thousand runners from around the world vie for honours at the international half-marathon organised by the University of the West Indies
Book buzz (July/August 2007)
Losers take centre stage in The Finalists, and the steelpan becomes a magical entity
Up close and impersonal
Caribbean Dreams, a photographic journey through Virgin Gorda turns out to be a bland affair
Eco buzz (July/August 2007)
Whale-watching up the islands, and discovering the Birds of Trinidad and Tobago
Russell “Russ” Henderson: taking it to the streets
Musician Russell "Russ" Henderson talks to Kim Johnson about his career in the early days of London's Notting Hill Carnival
The Trinidad Carnival challenge
When Carnival's over, how do Trinidadians preserve all the elements that make their festival the Greatest Show on Earth?
Ella Andall: earth music
Caroline Taylor gets close to Ella Andall, a singer with a distinct voice and the power to make the spirits sit up and listen
Suriname: kingdom of the silk cotton tree
James Fuller treks to the heart of Suriname, and finally understands how rainforests got their name
Missing in action: Clement Payne
James Ferguson looks at Clement Payne and how his deportation from Barbados changed the course of Barbadian history
Sunny business: Trinidad business hotels
Not everyone who visits Trinidad goes for pleasure: some actually go for business, and there are hotels catering specifically to their needs
School homework
St Joseph's Convent students provide a needy Trinidadian family with food, clothes, and a new house
Jolly well played
Cricket World Cup is over, and in the wake of criticism of the restrictions on Caribbean fans, Garry Steckles wonders why it went wrong
Mine host bows out | Last word
After 13 years of drinking his rum and Coke for free, Garry Steckles makes a last toast to a St Kitts bar he founded to make his tropical island dream
