Category Archives: Caribbean

The place I’d rather be.

Trinidad musician David Rudder: Calypso as commentary

Posted on August 28, 2011 by bcarney

Soca pioneer David Rudder believes it is important to return to the roots of social commentary in calypso developed by African slaves. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-14488935

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Reggae legend Gregory Isaacs died Monday morning after a battle with cancer.

Posted on October 25, 2010 by bcarney

The Jamaican reggae singer, who was nicknamed the Cool Ruler, was best known for the song ‘Night Nurse’. Click here for more from the BBC.

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Ahh….Antigua

Posted on July 1, 2009 by bcarney

It’s a cold, miserable day here in Michigan.  I wish I was down-island…maybe someplace like Antigua.

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Stir It Up

Posted on April 1, 2009 by bcarney

Jamaica offers a parade of drinks to satisfy your soul. From the Blue Mountains’ epic views of Kingston to the Nassau Valley’s wild forests and the North Coast’s inspiring beaches, Jamaica’s landscape is a stunning blend of tropical beauty. Infused … Continue reading →

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Old Bahamas

Posted on March 29, 2009 by bcarney

A neat site with a number of Bahamian postcards from years past. http://www.oldbahamas.com/

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The best fish I’ve ever made

Posted on October 11, 2008 by bcarney

Tonight I prepared what became the best fish dinner I’ve ever made. Start with: 1 pound tilapia fillets (mine happened to be a frozen package I purchased from Meijer’s on sale a few weeks ago) 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Get Your Jamaican Jerk on in ‘John Bull’s Reggae Kitchen’

Posted on August 18, 2008 by bcarney

There’s much more to Jamaica than beautiful beaches and great rum. The food is delicious as well, and one of our favorite treats from the Caribbean Island is jerk chicken. But to get just the right flavor, you’ll need the … Continue reading →

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Bacardi to Open Concept Store in the Bahamas

Posted on August 12, 2008 by bcarney

Hershey’s, Apple and Nike all have stores to showcase their brand and products. Now Bacardi will have one, too. Thursday’s grand opening of the Bacardi store in downtown Nassau, Bahamas may be the first of its kind in the spirits … Continue reading →

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When in Martinique…

Posted on August 11, 2008 by bcarney

Martinique produces some fine rums on more than a dozen estates scattered around the island.  Habitation Clement, an 18th Century distillery near Le Fracois, offers a tour of its facilities, a cane-field locomotive, and warehouses redolent with the scent of … Continue reading →

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Virgin Islands radio stations that stream on the Intartubes

Posted on August 9, 2008 by bcarney

Here is a small list of USVI based radio stations that stream their audio on the internet.

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