Tag: Trinidad and Tobago

World Press Freedom Day: Jamaica moves up the ranks, UNESCO reports on environmental journalists

May 4, 2024

Today (May 3) was World Press Freedom Day. We are delighted that Jamaica has moved up a number of places in the annual index, according to Reporters Without Borders. Jamaica is now 24th on the index of 180 countries, up eight places from 2023 and the highest in the Caribbean region. We must be doing … More World Press Freedom Day: Jamaica moves up the ranks, UNESCO reports on environmental journalists

Human rights advocates welcome Dominica’s High Court ruling striking down its buggery law; Jamaica’s conservative government says “Not so fast!”

April 29, 2024

Here in Jamaica, we seem to think that certain issues which we have not addressed will simply go away if we don’t talk about them publicly. Abortion rights are one issue that is hotly debated everywhere except in Jamaica, it seems; so are gay rights. In other Caribbean countries, it seems, these topics are not … More Human rights advocates welcome Dominica’s High Court ruling striking down its buggery law; Jamaica’s conservative government says “Not so fast!”

CANARI workshops provide tools to help coastal communities in Trinidad & Tobago tackle growing challenges

February 11, 2024

We in the Caribbean have many issues in common, as far as the environment is concerned. One major concern is the increasing fragility of our coastlines. We only have to look at the damage done very recently in Jamaica by storm surge (caused by a “cold front,” not a hurricane) – and this damage was … More CANARI workshops provide tools to help coastal communities in Trinidad & Tobago tackle growing challenges

Climate Tracker Caribbean launches inaugural Climate Journalism Awards

January 15, 2024

Climate Tracker Caribbean has been nurturing some young journalists in the past year or so, with inspiring results. Fifteen fellows from eleven countries have been producing some terrific stories through the Caribbean Climate Justice Journalism Fellowship – each publishing monthly stories over a period of six months, besides working on some collaborative stories. Here’s a … More Climate Tracker Caribbean launches inaugural Climate Journalism Awards

Five Haitians receive CANARI sustainable livelihood/biodiversity fellowships

October 16, 2023

I only met Yves Renard twice, in Jamaica. He made such a deep impression on me: a sunny smile, with a serious demeanour. He invited me to join the Caribbean Natural Resources Institute’s (CANARI) Caribbean Climate Justice Alliance, and I am delighted to be an active member (if you want to know more about joining, please … More Five Haitians receive CANARI sustainable livelihood/biodiversity fellowships

“The Tide is Rising”: Our ocean, our islands, our storms, and the Super Moon

August 31, 2023

“The Tide Is Rising” will be an important event on the environmental calendar in Trinidad and on Zoom. It is the official Caribbean launch of the Ocean Network for Ecocide Law, in the face of the accelerating climate crisis in the region. Meanwhile, the tide is literally rising in Florida and elsewhere, as storm surges unleash their power on the southern U.S. coastlines. … More “The Tide is Rising”: Our ocean, our islands, our storms, and the Super Moon

Caribbean doctors call for greater awareness, urgent action on climate change

August 6, 2023

A group of leading Caribbean medical professionals is sounding the alarm on climate change. The President of the Medical Association of Jamaica has been especially vocal recently. The Caribbean Health Alliance for Climate Action is calling for greater awareness of the impacts of climate change on our health and – yes, “the entire Jamaica needs to act.” … More Caribbean doctors call for greater awareness, urgent action on climate change

We’re playing with fire, again, in Jamaica and around the world

June 29, 2023

Fire is destructive to lives, property…and the health and wellbeing of communities. The “cultural” practice of random burning needs to stop. Meanwhile, the US Forest Service has just completed training Caribbean fire specialists in bush fire management, in Jamaica. … More We’re playing with fire, again, in Jamaica and around the world

The Jamaican Government “celebrates” the 75th anniversary of the Windrush

May 21, 2023

The Government of Jamaica will “celebrate” the 75th anniversary of the departure of the Empire Windrush from Jamaica, carrying over 1,000 hopeful Caribbean people, in June 1948. But what is there to celebrate? Back in the UK, racist immigration policies persist, and there are many personal stories of grief and injustice. … More The Jamaican Government “celebrates” the 75th anniversary of the Windrush

Jamaican Kwame McPherson wins Commonwealth Short Story Regional Prize for the Caribbean

May 16, 2023

Kingston-born Kwame McPherson has won the Caribbean Regional Prize in the Commonwealth Short Story Competition for his story, “Ocoee,” a narrative fusing a terrible racist attack in the U.S. 100 years ago with Caribbean folklore. Congratulations Kwame! The overall winner will be announced on June 27. … More Jamaican Kwame McPherson wins Commonwealth Short Story Regional Prize for the Caribbean