Innehållsförteckning för Issue 13 från Cacique

ONEIKA PHILLIPS BROADWAY DANCER, ACTOR AND SINGER GRENADA If interCaribbean can get me home to Grenada, then book me now! As the world reopens, the shimmering topaz of the Caribbean Sea that lines the shores of #PureGrenada; the cool waters of the island’s falls, such as Annandale and Concord; the swirling pink and orange sunsets; and, most of all, the hugs, laughter, food and community of friends and family are all beckoning me to the Isle of Spice. INSTAGRAM: @DRAGONPASSIONFRUIT SIARA GOODLUCK BUSINESS OWNER, ST VINCENT & THE GRENADINES After an entire year without travelling, St Kitts & Nevis has been calling my name. I wish to lay upon the beautiful white-sand beaches and swim alongside the turtles at Sandy Point. It’s an island with rich history and there are…

Alexa Shirley FUNDADORA, FRUITS & FLOWERS BVI Alexa Shirley dirige dos negocios muy diferentes. En 2016, después de que la organización sin fines de lucro para la que trabajaba perdiera la financiación, se trasladó de nuevo a las IVB. La ex trabajadora social empezó a gestionar la empresa de tirolesas de su padre, Original Virgin Canopy (OVC) Tours. Aunque ya había probado la vida de empresaria dirigiendo la OVC, sus dotes de emprendedora se agudizaron aún más el año pasado cuando siguió su sueño de crear Fruits & Flowers (F&F) BVI. F&F se especializa en productos naturales y artesanales para el cuidado "yoni" o femenino. La colección ofrece jabones, aceites, sprays y mezclas de hierbas al vapor, todos ellos diseñados específicamente para el yoni, algunos de ellos elaborados con hierbas,…

“I like vibrant colours. I try to create pieces that are bold, bright and fun to give people options when they are feeling like being a bit more outrageous.”JADE GEDEON Jade Gedeoni WE DREAM IN COLOUR TRINIDAD & TOBAGOi How did you get started? Although I have worked on everything from exhibition design to toys, I’ve always been drawn to working on a small scale. Combine that with a fondness for ornamentation and personal expression and this is where I’ve landed. What has been the most important skill you’ve learned? Techniques for finishing, such as natural patinas and applying pigment, which create an organic look that is distinctive to our brand. Which are your favourite materials to use? We primarily use brass. It’s versatile and has an attitude of its…

Luxury on the west coast Nelda’s Paradise is a five-bedroom, four-bathroom villa in Barbados’s famed Westmoreland Hills. The villa offers stunning views of the country’s west coast and features a private pool, a fully equipped kitchen and onsite parking. Guests also benefit from 24/7 security, and a communal pool, gym and yoga studio. FOR RESERVATIONS: WWW.AIRBNB.COM/H/NELDASPARADISE-BARBADOS, WWW.HOMEAWAY.COM/VACATION-RENTAL/P9433309, OR EMAIL NELOHNPROPERTIES@GMAIL.COM; INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK: @NELDASPARADISEBARBADOS Budget-friendly comfort Hopeville Apartments, which houses four separate units ranging from one to two bedrooms, is a great option for the budget-conscious traveller. Located in the quiet community of Charnocks in Christ Church, the apartments are a short drive from Oistins, the island’s official Friday night food spot, and the popular Miami Beach. Each is fully furnished with fully equipped kitchen, high-speed Wi-Fi, cable TV, air-conditioning, a washer…

BAGGAGE Every customer travelling on an interCaribbean flight is entitled to one piece of cabin baggage which must comply with the dimensions 14 in x 16 in x 9 in and must weigh no more than 10lb. Free checked baggage is also available, but is determined by the fare class purchased. If free checked baggage is not included in your fare, it can be purchased separately. For checked baggage, the maximum dimensions are 62 linear inches (158 cm) and 70lb. Any baggage larger than this may incur extra charges and might not be guaranteed on your flight. Any luggage heavier than 70lb will not be accepted as checked luggage. CHECK-IN Airport check-in opens two hours before scheduled flight time. Check-in and baggage acceptance closes 30 minutes before scheduled departure time…

Bienvenido a la última edición de Cacique. Al igual que todos nosotros en interCaribbean Airways, estoy seguro de que ustedes están deseosos de volver a viajar libremente por nuestra impresionante región. Aunque todavía debemos estar atentos en lo que respecta al Covid-19, al menos podemos soñar una vez más. interCaribbean también sigue construyendo para el futuro. Además de dar la bienvenida a nuestra primera aeronave ATR 42-500 a la flota, hemos recibido el permiso para iniciar nuestros servicios en Guyana (es posible que esté leyendo esto en uno de nuestros primeros vuelos a Georgetown). Así mismo, los planes para iniciar vuelos hacia y desde Trinidad avanzan a buen ritmo. En este número, celebramos las joyas del Caribe. Encontramos a una serie de talentosos diseñadores de joyas locales (páginas 36-42); hacemos un…

interCaribbean continues to support the Edward Garland Youth Centre, a safe space that helps the islands’ youngsters develop their life skills. September saw the fourth annual Miss Edward Gartland Youth Centre Pageant, which formed part of the Turks & Caicos Islands’ National Youth Week. The pageant’s purpose is, says the Centre’s director Roxann Wake-Forbes, “to assist our female members in finding their true personality, their own strengths and weaknesses, gain confidence, and prove to people that it is not impossible to have beauty and brains”. As part of interCaribbean’s sponsorship of the event, the airline invited some of the Centre’s female members to have a look around its new ATR 42-500 aircraft.…

60 seconds with… CHERISE HARRIS The Barbadian illustrator chats about her career and upcoming books with two of the big five publishers How did you get started being an illustrator? I’ve been drawing since the age of four. I studied art throughout school, then took my Associate’s Degree in Visual Arts at the Barbados Community College. I was always interested in creating art for books, but I didn’t know what that field was called until I was applying to colleges and saw Illustration among the list of majors offered by the School of Visual Arts in New York. The skills I learnt there, plus the exposure to city life and Broadway shows, shaped my understanding of what it meant to be an illustrator. I reinforced these lessons when I completed…

ENFOQUE EN ISLAS VÍRGENES BRITÁNICAS Sumérjase en las 60 islas y cayos que conforman las Islas Vírgenes Británicas (IVB): abundantes y gloriosas playas, paisajes impresionantes, múltiples actividades, vida marina, comida, bares emblemáticos, un cóctel de fama mundial… y mucho más. SIGHTS NOT TO MISS 01 The Baths National Park, Virgin Gorda A BVI must-do is to splash around at The Baths – a tumble of giant granite boulders that create a fantastic maze-like playground of sandy coves, crevices, grottoes, and secret pools to wade and swim through. 02 White Bay, Jost Van Dyke Enjoy a day of rum and fun at this long sweep of dazzling white sand, where there’s excellent swimming and snorkelling and famous rum-laced Painkiller cocktails at the lively Soggy Dollar Bar. 03 Anegada Island Catch the ferry…

FOOD Road Town is an ideal hub for the experienced foodie, with a wide spectrum of gourmet dishes, street food, seafood, meat and vegan meals, and alcoholic beverages to savour. It’s a great place to find cuisine from the BVI to Jamaica to Guyana, along with Lebanese, Italian, Indian and Chinese. Try the famous Painkiller at Pusser’s Pub or, if you’re a cocktail connoisseur, visit the Coconut Lounge or Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar. Consider Beans Coffee at Tortola Pier Park for breakfast, Lady Sarah’s on Main Street for lunch and Seven at the Pier for dinner. Try some local favourites from the Bang Good food van, which serves BBQ, Johnny Cakes, fried fish and conch soup. Grab some mango-pineapple smoothies from the Shabazz stand near Crafts Alive, or some…

TURKS & CAICOS Having the third-largest barrier reef in the world, Turks & Caicos is one of the top places on the planet for freediving. With exceptional visibility, unlimited depth and an array of marine life, you can encounter sharks, rays, eagle rays, turtles, to every kind of tropical fish you can imagine. Plus, you can also see humpback whales from November through to April. North West Point and West Caicos are my favourite places to go freediving. With exceptional coral walls, where the depth drops from 30ft (9m) to over 7000ft (2.1km), I consider these some of the best wall dive sites in the world. FOR LESSONS AND FREEDIVE TRIPS AROUND THE ISLAND, GO TO: WWW.FREEDIVEWITHME.COM DOMINICA The Soufriere-Scott’s Head Marine Reserve is a protected area in the island’s…

Who inspires you most? The people of the Caribbean – their resourcefulness and ingenuity motivate me, such as those who don’t have much, but make the most out of what they have. Not only that, but they always seem to have enough to share with others. Who has been the biggest influence on your journey? I’m from the village of Questelles on St Vincent and I would say everyone there helped to raise me. However, my Aunt Gloria was extremely influential. She established high standards that I was expected to live up to. What is your earliest childhood memory? My Aunt Gloria was sickly and sometimes unable to get out of bed. I remember her shouting ingredients and directions down to me from her upstairs window. I was often her…

The latest addition to interCaribbean’s fleet has arrived, following a repaint. The 48-seat ATR 42-500 is the first aircraft to carry the Caribbean Tourism Organisation’s logo (the word ‘Caribbean’ painted in vibrant colours) as part of its livery. The ATR 42-500 joins the airline’s existing Embraer fleet and will operate on a variety of routes. The 22.67m-long twin turboprop has a cruising speed of 556kmh and a range of up to 1326km. Cacique Rewards Have you joined Cacique Rewards? If not, join today to start earning points on your flights with interCaribbean Airways (and soon other partners). Points are awarded for each flight you take with us. Sign up at www.interCaribbean.com…

At the time of going to press, interCaribbean was set to launch its new service to Guyana. The airline will link to the South American country’s capital, Georgetown, via direct flights from the island of Barbados. With its indigenous name ‘Guiana’ meaning ‘land of water’, Guyana is renowned for its abundant wildlife, lush landscapes, dense jungle, ancient civilisations and rich culture. The only English-speaking country in South America, it is also an important business destination, with its main exports being sugar, rice and bauxite. Meanwhile, plans are progressing well for the airline to begin flying to Port of Spain in Trinidad, which would bring the total of interCaribbean’s destinations to 27. Go to interCaribbean.com for further info on our Guyana route, schedules and to book your flight to Georgetown. ON…

FOR THE… ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS The Motna bag made from recycled waste materials may be right up your eco-friendly pal’s alley. The waste materials are gathered, hand selected and separated according to the intended design. After sorting, each piece of fabric or textile is meticulously placed and individually stitched together to create a ‘masterpiece’. The bag comes with a letter from its creator, which includes their personal mission or conviction for making the world a better place. US$249 WWW.SHOPMOTNA.COM FOR SOMEONE WITH A… NOSE FOR SUCCESS Start and end your day with beautiful tropical scents from Ruupa, which utilises both artisan skills and modern technology to bring a variety of fragrances in different formats. From luxury scented candles to diffusers, to a full complement of bath and body products for your…

1 Things I Have Withheld (Grove Press) by Kei Miller A linked collection of essays exploring the things we withhold when we talk about race, sex and gender by the award-winning poet and novelist Kei Miller. 2 Josephine Against the Sea (Scholastic Inc.) by Shakirah Bourne Meet Josephine, the most loveable mischief-maker in Barbados, in this magical, heartfelt adventure inspired by Caribbean mythology. 3 Portia Dreams (The Portia Simpson Miller Foundation) by Opal Palmer Adisa, illustrated by Wayne Powell A creative non-fiction children’s book chronicling the early life of Portia Simpson Miller, Jamaica’s first female Prime Minister. Visit: www.caribbeanreads.com…

Alexa Shirley FOUNDER, FRUITS & FLOWERS BVI Alexa Shirley runs two very different businesses. In 2016, after the non-profit she worked for lost funding, she moved back to the BVI. The former social worker started managing her father’s zipline company, Original Virgin Canopy (OVC) Tours. Although she had a taste of the entrepreneur life through running OVC, her entrepreneurial gifts were further sharpened last year when she followed her dream to create Fruits & Flowers (F&F) BVI. F&F specialises in natural, handmade products for yoni, or feminine, care. The collection offers soaps, oils, sprays and steaming herb blends – all specifically designed for the yoni; some made using herbs, fruits and vegetables from Shirley’s own garden. The products help to cleanse, restore pH balance and create a healthy menstrual cycle.…

COMIDA Road Town es un centro ideal para el gastrónomo experimentado, con un amplio espectro de platos gourmet, comida callejera, mariscos, carnes y comidas veganas y bebidas alcohólicas para saborear. Es un lugar ideal para encontrar cocina de las Islas Vírgenes Británicas, Jamaica y Guyana, además de libanesa, italiana, india y china. Pruebe el famoso Painkiller en el Pusser’s Pub o, si es un experto en cócteles, visite el Coconut Lounge o el Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar. Considere la posibilidad de desayunar en Beans Coffee en Tortola Pier Park, de almorzar en Lady Sarah’s en Main Street y de cenar en Seven at the Pier. Pruebe algunos de los favoritos locales de la furgoneta de comida Bang Good, que sirve barbacoa, Johnny Cakes, pescado frito y sopa de concha.…