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Barbados fights Big Sugar for the survival of its people

The legacy of colonialism, modern-day conveniences and a diet high in fat and sugar have bequeathed the island a diabetes and high-blood pressure pandemic. But can health plans win out over corporate interests?

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Ivor Cummings: the forgotten gay mentor of the Windrush generation

The most familiar version of the story of the Windrush generation excludes LGBTQ+ people. It describes how (presumed) heterosexual men from the Caribbean, seeking economic opportunity, arrived on the HMT Empire Windrush and later spawned – literally and figuratively – the generation of black Britons to follow.

The Conversation

From snorkelling to surfing: nine must-try Caribbean beach and water activities

Whether you want to try your hand at windsurfing or kayaking, or prefer something a little less demanding such as drifting lazily along in a glass-bottom boat, there’s something for everyone in the Caribbean

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Nightlife, loveseats and beautiful beaches: why the Caribbean makes for the perfect romantic holiday

From scenic St Lucia to the hidden gem that is Curaçao, the Caribbean is an unbeatable destination for a romantic getaway. Whether you’re after laid-back relaxation or pure luxury, you’re sure to have the time of your life with your loved one

The Guardian - UK

Waterfalls, history and the world’s first underwater sculpture park: seven exciting things to do in the Caribbean

Looking for luscious local cuisine, exotic cocktails and sandy beaches? Or would you rather explore the area’s rich history and natural beauty? There’s plenty to keep you mesmerised

The Guardian - UK

A beachside home in the Dominican Republic is both private retreat and design destination

Arkina Architectural Design has created a vast beachside home for hire on the shores of the Caribbean, carved from concrete and set within a tropical garden

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Invisible Windrush: how the stories of Indian indentured labourers from the Caribbean were forgotten

My father never spoke to us about Guyana, the country of his birth, when we were growing up because he believed that his history had no value to his children. In doing this, he was unconsciously copying his grandparents, as well as others in his community, who had collectively chosen…

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Windrush 75: our pick of London’s best cultural events and celebrations

From concerts, to exhibitions, to talks, to workshops, London has a full roster of events to celebrate 75 years of British-Caribbean culture

Evening Standard

What’s the Caribbean without its beaches? But the people are losing access to them

Barring public access to beaches and other sites is not a model for development. Transparency and engagement are needed

The Guardian - UK

Leigh-Anne Pinnock marries boyfriend Andre Gray in Jamaica wedding, according to reports

The Little Mix singer has reportedly tied the knot with the English footballer in a secret beach wedding ceremony on the Caribbean island

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Casabe, Cuba's little-known traditional bread, seeks world recognition

Cuba is leading a delegation of Caribbean nations, including Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Honduras and Haiti, to formally request UNESCO to add casabe, a little-known ancestral flatbread made of yuca, cassava, to the organization's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage

The Independent UK

US bars former Haitian prime minister from entering the country

The sanction is the latest in a string of actions the US has taken to confront corruption in the Caribbean country.

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Molly Mae shares candid parenting moment on lavish Caribbean holiday trip with Bambi

The 24-year-old former Love Island star has jetted off to Barbados and been updating her social media followers with the cutest snaps of her little one she shares with partner Tommy Fury.

Daily Record

Voices of Preston's Windrush generation – when I first arrived, I said: 'Really? I thought there were no slums in this place!'

From the earliest arrivals of what would become Preston’s “Windrush generation”, the status of the Caribbean diaspora was hotly contested in this post-industrial Lancashire town, as elsewhere. Discrimination and prejudice dogged the daily lives of people from the Caribbean who made their home here.

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The Windrush generation: how a resilient Caribbean community made a lasting contribution to British society

As a young boy in 1962, I remember arriving in England from Jamaica on a BOAC jet plane. It seemed to me like I was going to the moon – the air hostess who accompanied me was the first white person I had ever seen. My father greeted me eagerly…

Daily Mirror

Disney looking for new staff to travel the world on its cruise ships

Disney is looking for staff to work on its newly-launched ship Disney Wish, and sail out of ports around the world on itineraries to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Hawaii, Alaska and Europe

The Independent UK

Q&A: Antigua and Barbuda prime minister on granting Rastafari their sacramental marijuana rights

The Caribbean island nation of Antigua and Barbuda recently granted Rastafari official sacramental authorization to grow and smoke marijuana that their faith deems sacred

The Independent UK

Rastafari gain sacramental rights to marijuana in Antigua and Barbuda, celebrate freedom of worship

For decades, members of the Rastafari community have been persecuted and imprisoned for their ritualistic marijuana use

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Disney is hiring staff to travel the world on cruise liners including Liverpool ship

Staff would be able to work on ships travelling to Caribbean, Hawaii and Liverpool

The Conversation

Invasive lionfish have spread south from the Caribbean to Brazil, threatening ecosystems and livelihoods

Brazil’s coastal waters teem with a rich array of species that paint a living tapestry beneath the waves. This underwater world is particularly special because many of its species are endemic – they are found nowhere else on Earth. The southwestern Atlantic is home to 111 endemic reef fish species,…

The Independent UK

Why you should visit the Caribbean island you’ve probably never heard of

With a new ferry service from nearby St Kitts, under-the-radar Sint Eustatius has never been more accessible – James Litston sets sail to find out why it should feature in your holiday plans

The Independent UK

Joran van der Sloot once confessed to shoving Natalee Holloway’s head into rock, court docs reveal

Alabama teenager disappeared on Caribbean island of Aruba in 2005 during trip to celebrate high school graduation

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France, Netherlands ink deal on Caribbean 'footrace frontier'

France and the Netherlands have signed a historic accord demarcating the border between the two countries on the island of Saint Martin in the Caribbean.

The Independent UK

Barbados travel guide: Where to go and what to see on the Caribbean island

Tropical relaxation is a given, but Barbados is more than fly-and-flop holidays – hiking, snorkelling, history and fantastic food (plus rum) are all to be found on this beautiful island

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