Caribbean 360 News

• Jumbie beads | Parting shot
  One last look of distinct Caribbean landscapes and experiences The post Jumbie beads | Parting shot appeared first on Caribbean Beat Magazine.
• George’s Georgian legacy | On this day
  George Stiebel, Jamaica’s “first Black millionaire” who died 130 years ago, built Kingston’s iconic Devon House — the Georgian-style mansion and last surviving structure of Millionaires’ Corner. As the city undergoes immense transformation, James Ferguson writes, Devon House is a testament to the island’s history of ambition and resilience The post George’s Georgian legacy | […]
• Protecting our palms | Green
  Coconut palms are an iconic part of Caribbean landscapes and culture. But, for decades, several islands have been hit hard by lethal yellowing, which can quickly devastate local trees. Gemma Handy explores how the Caribbean’s fight to save our coconut palms has been bearing fruit The post Protecting our palms | Green appeared first on […]
• Teddyson John: St Lucian son, Caribbean soul | Snapshot
  Teddyson John has been on a mission to bring his authentic St Lucian Creole identity to soca and regional Carnival music — helping expand what it can be, and who it can reach. Nigel Campbell reports The post Teddyson John: St Lucian son, Caribbean soul | Snapshot appeared first on Caribbean Beat Magazine.
• Jolene Mendes: more than meets the eye | Closeup
  Trinidadian film producer Jolene Mendes made history when she won the Grammy for Best Music Video last February. Fayola Fraser charts her journey, and Mendes’ unwavering commitment to helping develop a sustainable Caribbean film industry The post Jolene Mendes: more than meets the eye | Closeup appeared first on Caribbean Beat Magazine.