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December 23rd, 2007

Caribbean: Christmas Traditions

Karel McIntosh · 18:35, December 23rd, 2007 · Americas

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All over the world, people get together with friends and family to celebrate Christmas. They exchange gifts, and invite one another to their homes for parties, lunches or dinners, signifying the trademark Christmas message of peace and goodwill. Karel McIntosh speaks to a few regional bloggers to get a glimpse into what Christmas traditions are like in the Caribbean... 4 comments · read »

July 26th, 2007

Guyana , Anguilla

Why hasn't the Caribbean appeared on the Seven Wonders of the World list? Bajegirl at the Cheese on Bread blog lists the “Seven Wonders of the Caribbean”.

June 11th, 2007

Americas

Geoffrey Philp confesses that he had no intention of becoming a Caribbean-American, because he wanted to be known only as a Jamaican writer - but he now realises that Caribbean-Americans “have had a significant role in shaping the conscience of America”.

May 30th, 2007

One Caribbean; Many Identities…

Karel McIntosh · 20:55 · Americas

Calypsonian Lord Nelson once sang, “all ah we is one family”. Optimists in the Caribbean may well agree with these words, but the reality is that if you were to describe Caribbean states as a family, you would have to call it a complex unit - and one in which there is much sibling rivalry. Trinidadian blogger Karel Mc Intosh discusses the intricate subject of Caribbean unity with Jamaicans Geoffrey Philp and Francis Wade and Guyanese blogger Media Critic. 11 comments · read »

April 30th, 2007

Trinidad & Tobago: Akon Controversy Continues

Karel McIntosh · 14:35 · Americas

A hip-hop artist, a 15 year-old girl, a Port of Spain nightclub, some YouTube - and subsequently, WestIndianTube - videos. The Trinidad and Tobago blogosphere wasted no time in sounding off on the April 12th scandal that's raised numerous issues for the citizens of the twin-island nation. 32 comments · read »