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Debut novel 'The God of Good Looks' adds to growing canon of Caribbean literature

A growing number of high-profile novels are coming out of the Caribbean and the Caribbean diaspora. And the region has long been punching above its weight on the international literary scene.

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Tropical system strengthens as it heads toward Caribbean, hurricane center says

ORLANDO, Fla. — A tropical wave that emerged off the coast of Africa is more likely to form into a tropical depression or storm as it steams toward the Caribbean this week, the National Hurricane Center said.

Orlando Sentinel

Juneteenth offers new ways to teach about slavery, Black perseverance and American history

Whenever I tell high school students in classes I visit that I appreciated learning about slavery as a child growing up in the Caribbean, they often look confused.

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The Caribbean island of Trinidad grapples with a ‘national crisis’ of violence

Killings of women and girls in Trinidad and Tobago have reached an all-time high, while police and politicians are failing to tackle rising crime rates

The Guardian - UK

Windrush ‘pardner hand’ saving scheme celebrated at Bank of England Museum

When people came from the Caribbean last century and were turned away by banks, many relied on communal trust

The Guardian - UK

AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean

June 9-15, 2023

The Independent UK

How cricket helped Windrush arrivals build a sense of 'home' in Britain

Cricket was played extensively in Britain in the 1950s, in towns, villages and cities, both in workplaces and as a social activity. And the sport had also become a ubiquitous cultural pastime in the English-speaking Caribbean.

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The stunning Scottish beaches that look straight out of the Caribbean

Whether you're planning a fun day out with friends or family, or simply a relaxing trip with your dog or by yourself, nothing compares to the beach over the summer.

Daily Record

Hurricane Maria was a once-in-a-lifetime storm for Dominica. It might be the norm

As the Atlantic hurricane season begins, there is anxiety on the small island nation of Dominica which is still reeling from Hurricane Maria that damaged or destroyed 95% of its housing.

WEKU

Tourists 'speechless' at UK beach with white sands 'like Seychelles' and waterfalls

Tourists have been flocking to a UK beach that's being compared to the Caribbean for its white sands, beautiful clear waters and waterfalls to be found in the area

Daily Mirror

At a glance: Laws in the Caribbean region that criminalize gay sex

Several Caribbean nations have struck down laws criminalizing same-sex relations in recent years

The Independent UK

Meet the LGBTQ activist who challenged his Caribbean country's anti-sodomy law and won

Orden David took the government of his island nation of Antigua and Barbuda to court to end his country’s anti-sodomy law

The Independent UK

‘What comes across clearly is the emotional cost of migration’: Windrush commemorated in books

Seventy-five years after the Empire Windrush brought one of the first groups of Caribbean migrants to Britain, a number of titles examine the experiences of that generation

The Guardian - UK

How the Windrush generation changed stories of Britain forever – ten recommended reads

The 800 West Indians who walked down the gangway at Tilbury to make new lives in England in June 1948 had been encouraged to think of the country as their motherland. The literary contribution of the Windrush generation is just one example of how Caribbean-British people enriched the nation, but…

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AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean

June 2-8, 2023

Al Jazeera

A secret Chinese spy base? Cuban officials say no to media report

US and Cuban officials dismissed a Wall Street Journal report about a surveillance base to be built in the Caribbean.

Al Jazeera

US Vice President Harris announces new assistance for Caribbean

The vice president met with regional leaders in the Bahamas to discuss gun crimes, climate change and Haiti’s crisis.

The Independent UK

US vice president announces more than $100M to help Caribbean during official visit to Bahamas

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has announced that the U.S. is investing more than $100 million in the Caribbean region to crack down on weapons trafficking, help alleviate Haiti’s humanitarian crisis and support climate change initiatives

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Exhibition on migration to the UK and France from the Caribbean opens in June

An exhibition exploring the stories of people from the Caribbean who migrated to the UK and France comes to Liverpool

The Guardian - UK

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?

The Conversation

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 Guardian - UK

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

The Guardian - UK

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

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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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