Breeding fear of the innocent
I agree that there are some poorly groomed people with dreadlocks and some loud, combative Jamaicans who are a bad representation of our culture. But …
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A third world country called the USA
Like immigrants from every corner of the world who come to the US, those of us who left the Caribbean came here to build ourselves …
Haiti opposition says transitional government may be needed, now
By DAVID McFADDEN PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Eight candidates in last month’s disputed presidential vote are demanding changes in Haiti’s electoral council and national police department. …
Banned pesticides used in the Caribbean
By DANICA COTO SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Nine months after a vacationing family nearly died from exposure to methyl bromide on the island of …
Caribbean content on Primetime TV
Most people who know me now don’t know that I used to sing professionally. I’ve toured Europe, the Caribbean and North America as part of …
The influence of evil
A comedian joked that terrorists would never try to hijack an Air Jamaica flight because they knew they would first be ignored, then ridiculed, then …
Atizana Extravaganza offers variety of Haitian arts and crafts
Finding creative holiday gifts for loved ones with discerning tastes can sometimes be a challenge. For art lovers and those shopping for art lovers who …
All of Africa is home
Recently I took a DNA test to determine where my ancestors come from in the world. I was prompted in large part by the frequent …
Remembering Athalie Range, a phenomenal single mom
I am not alone among those who have often thought that in our capital cities, our parks and public spaces, with so many statues of military …
Preparing our kids for better
Although there’s no handbook for parenting, there are necessary things we teach our kids. Potty training, how to speak, how to tie their shoelaces, some …