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Super hurricanes, higher temperature, and heavier rainfall-James Fuller looks at how global warming is threatening to redefine life in the Caribbean read more »
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Caribbean boxers aim to fight their way into acclaim at the Olympics.
Laura Dowrich-Phillips looks at their struggle for recognition read more »
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From Catch a Fire to Blackheart Man, David Katz counts down his top 10 reggae albums of all time
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BEAT PLACES: FREE SPACE
Emancipation Park, an oasis in the middle of New Kingston, is a rare open public space in Jamaica’s capital. Despite some early controversies, since the park was opened in 2002 it’s become a favourite spot for thousands of Kingstonians. Nazma Muller tells the story of Emancipation Park and its Redemption Song monument, and explains the charms of its lawns, pools, and promenades
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BOOKSHELF: BULJOL, BUSINESS AND BOOKS
A friendship formed over a plate of bake and buljol has resulted in the establishment of A Different Booklist, a Canadian bookstore where Caribbean and African writers have an outlet to enhance the country’s literary scene
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BEAT TRADITIONS: FIRE AND ICE
A settlement of Canadians builds Trinidad-style costumes in the bitter winter of the Great Lakes. Donna Yawching questions their sanity
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EVENTS: Carnival Calendar
Follow the Carnival spirit around the region and through the year. Photos by Jeffrey Chock and Abigail Hadeed.
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RIDDEM & RHYME: FAMILY’S FORTUNES
Garry Steckles explains why he thinks the great reggae bass guitarist Aston “Family Man” Barrett deserves a more prominent place in music history — and a share of the Bob Marley estate
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BEAT PROFILE: Crazy in California
What’s popular calypsonian Crazy — master of racy lyrics, double entendre and jokey sexual innuendoes — doing in California? Living it up, of course! Mike Goodwin chats with the lovable lunatic about his life away from Trinidad, Carnival 2003, and his latest contributions to the party calypso scene.
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ISLAND BEAT: Island Beat
A new transatlantic race for sailors, a new visitor attraction in Barbados, world championship golf in Jamaica, and Barbados artists shine at Carib Art
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