Caribbean 360 News

• The elusive El Dorado | On this day
  Some 430 years ago — in a bid to repair his dangerously deteriorating relationship with Queen Elizabeth I — Sir Walter Raleigh published a fanciful and controversial book claiming to detail his failed expedition up the Orinoco in search of El Dorado. As James Ferguson writes, it would be one of two disastrous attempts to […]
• David Boothman: Renaissance man | Closeup
  Donna Yawching meets David Boothman — acclaimed Trinidadian artist, musician, educator, and nephew of legends Boscoe and Geoffrey Holder — who aims to be a bridge between the possibilities of the region’s past, and the boundless promise of its future The post David Boothman: Renaissance man | Closeup appeared first on Caribbean Beat Magazine.
• Walking Willemstad | Explore
  As she explores Curaçao’s vibrant and colourful capital, “Antiguan gyal” Joanne C Hillhouse shares why Willemstad — awash with museums, galleries, and vibrant public art — is the Dutch Caribbean’s artistic paradise The post Walking Willemstad | Explore appeared first on Caribbean Beat Magazine.
• For the love of literature | Bucket list
  Reading and writing retreats have been growing in popularity in the Caribbean — attracting not just residents but hosts and participants from across the diaspora. Gemma Handy shares how you can dive “write” in! The post For the love of literature | Bucket list appeared first on Caribbean Beat Magazine.
• ‘Pon de foodie radar | Cookup
  Nneka Nurse, one of the Caribbean’s most influential voices in food, recommends outstanding culinary talents and experiences across the region and diaspora — as told to Shelly-Ann Inniss The post ‘Pon de foodie radar | Cookup appeared first on Caribbean Beat Magazine.