Innehållsförteckning för Issue 14 från Cacique

ROSANA JOHN LAWYER AND FOOD BLOGGER, GRENADA “I’d like to sensitise my peers on loss and damage, which is essentially climate reparations. This is an area that I’ve rarely discussed outside of my academic endeavours, but it is relevant to all of us. Climate change is an existential threat, which small island developing stales did not cause, yet we are poised to feel it first and worst! There are some effects that our islands can no longer adapt to. We require financial support and. arguably, small island developing slates funding would be more forthcoming if it was not based on largesse but on liability.” SHERISHA HAYNES TRAVEL AND LIFESTYLE VLOGGER, ST VINCENT & THE GRENADINES “If I could change one thing this year, it would be my lack of urgency…

Making an exciting South American debut, interCaribbean now flies from Barbados to Guyana, which not only boosts trade and allows Guyanese residents to move easily throughout the Caribbean and connect to international flights in Barbados, but greatly enhances Guyana’s tourism. And there’s plenty to see too, from the low-lying coastal belt and Georgetown with its fine British colonial architecture, to the virtually untouched tropical forest-cloaked interior that harbours outstanding wildlife species from anteaters to river otters and caimans to jaguars. Very much a destination for eco-tourism and adventure, visitors can putter up the mighty Essequibo River by boat, fly by small plane over the 226m-high Kaieteur Falls - the world’s tallest single-drop waterfall by volume - and sleep in a hammock at some delightful community-run local lodges in Amerindian villages.…

BAGGAGE Every customer travelling on an interCaribbean flight is entitled to one piece of cabin baggage which must comply with the dimensions 14in x 16in x 9in 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 (158cm) 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 for domestic flights and…

Bienvenidos a la más reciente edición de Cacique, que celebra el 30 Aniversario de interCaribbean. Lanzada en 1991 por el Presidente del Consejo de Administración Lyndon Gardiner, la compañía, entonces conocida como Interlsland Airways antes de cambiar su nombre a Air Turks & Caicos, ha ido creciendo con fuerza a lo largo de los años. Inicialmente piloteando sus propios vuelos, principalmente vuelos chárter privados en un avión Cessna monomotor de cuatro plazas, la compañía ahora vuela a 27 destinos, luego del lanzamiento de nuestros servicios, 12 veces por semana, a Georgetown en Guyana. Desde un punto de vista personal, ha sido un privilegio servir a la empresa desde 2013; un período que nos ha visto transformamos en interCaribbean Airways, lanzar nuestro programa de viajero frecuente. Cacique Rewards, y establecer acuerdos…

Q Who is Aml Ameen and where does he come from? I am a British-born Caribbean man. I come from a land before time in a place where my imagination was before I entered this lovely realm called Earth, l think(he laughs). I am a creative person. I act, write and direct. I am an artist Q Talk to us about your Caribbean roots and how this plays into your film Boxing Day. It’s everything to do with the film because it’s the foundation of the family’s backstory. Boxing Day, in many ways, comes from the diary of my life, and so I drew on those inspirations and influences - of having Vincentian and Jamaican heritage - and how that’s influenced me as a black British man. My motivation for…

Tell us a little about your latest publication. Tie book is about a young boy, Rohan, who struggles to read because of the adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) he faces in his daily life. He befriends a book called ‘How to Read’ that helps him to understand and manage his Shadows, which are manifestations of Rohans trauma. Even though die book takes on challenging topics, it is full of magic and hope. What sets it apart is that Rohans journey is a guide, not only for children and adults experiencing ACEs and toxic stress but also for others to understand how to offer them support. Rohan is beautifully illustrated by Jamaican artist Rachel Moss. What was the inspiration for How to Read, the magical book that places Rohan on a path…

Spices are so entwined with Grenada’s identity that there’s even a little stylised nutmeg on the national flag. It’s far and away the Caribbean’s biggest spice producer, and one of the largest in the world. Nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and a myriad of other pungent cooking essentials are the country’s biggest exports. And, of course, that means they abound in the island’s favourite recipes. Spice production has been a mainstay of the Grenadian economy for nearly 300 years. Hurricanes Ivan and Emily in 2004 and 2005 destroyed many ancient nutmeg trees, but the industry recovered and remains thriving. The processing and grading of spices, largely done by hand, provides significant employment across Grenada. You’ll see all manner of spices being sold relatively inexpensively in colourful bulk bundles at the side of…

INTERCARIBBEAN LAUNCHES GUYANA SERVICE 12 return flights a week from Barbados to Georgetown interCaribbean Airways has commenced flights to Georgetown, Guyana, the carrier’s 27th destination. The service, which launched on 17 December, flies 12 times a week between Barbados and South America. The schedule enables sameday business trips between the two countries, while Barbados will also serve as a hub to other parts of the region for travellers from Guyana. The new route will be a fillip for Guyana’s oil and gas sector, with companies previously having to charter flights to bring around 2500 staff in on rotation. Guyana’s Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill said that the region needed a carrier that “gets them in and gets them out” and “interCaribbean will certainly fill that void” The service will…

How did you get started in the beauty/skincare business? I launched Kako because I wanted to create a professional retail product line that would enhance its users’ experience and offer great health benefits. As a spa and beauty therapist for many years, I have seen my clients’ needs and expectations change over the years - people don’t just want a product, they want an experience. Kako is just that: a completely organic skin, body and haircare line that engages all the senses while educating its users about their body and its needs. As a mother, I became more conscious about what I placed in and on my body while watching my curious five-year-old daughter smear her face with every single facial product she could get her little hands on. That’s…

1 Island Queen (William Morrow) by Vanessa Riley Born into slavery on Montserrat to an enslaved mother and Irish planter father, Doll overcomes unimaginable odds to buy her freedom – and that of her sister and mother. In a story that takes her to Dominica, Demerara, Barbados and the UK, Doll builds a legacy of wealth and power as an entrepreneur, hotelier and planter. A detailed and realistic recounting of a remarkable woman who made her mark on history. 2 Chaos in Castries (CaribbeanReads) by Carol Ottley-Mitchell When his mother sends him and Chee Chee to St Lucia to experience the cultural festival of Jounen Kwéyòl, Mark helps one of the dancers and finds himself thrown into another dangerous time-travel adventure. Mark and his new friend Danielle get caught up…

01 Bayside Bar, Soufriere, St Lucia In a stunning location at the foot of St Lucias iconic Gros and Petit Pitons, this idyllic beachside bar and restaurant is a great place to sup a mojito or munch on tasty conch fritters while gazing out over the waters of the intimate, frangipan-shaded cove. 02 Rock House, Providendales, Turks & Caicos Soothe your senses at the stylish new Rock House boutique resort, clinging to a stretch of rugged coastline in Providenciales, with chic sea-facing rooms perched above the waves, plus a pair of spectacular pools. 03 Kaieteur Falls, Guvana Four times the height of Niagara, the majestic Kaieteur Falls plunge in a single heart- stopping leap over a huge sandstone cliff deep in Guyana’s pristine stretch of Amazonian rainforest. Essential viewing if…

Rodeado de exquisitas playas de arena blanca, las islas Turcas y Caicos (TCI) son un hermoso archipiélago de 40 islas tropicales llanas y cayos. Ha sido el hogar de interCaribbean desde que Lyndon Gardiner, residente de Caicos del Norte, estableció la aerolínea en 1991, siendo el Aeropuerto Internacional de Providenciales el principal centro de conexión para múltiples destinos en todo el Caribe. El turismo es el pilar de la economía y en TCI la selección de resorts, restaurantes y spas es de clase mundial, con deportes acuáticos, senderos naturales, reservas de iguanas, cuevas subterráneas, arrecifes de coral y la simple relajación como principales atractivos. La isla de entrada, Providenciales o Provo, es mejor conocida por la espectacular playa Grace Bay, una de las mejores del Caribe. Luego está Middle Caicos,…

Chef Joachim Joseph – born and bred in St Georges, Grenada - has always experimented with food when cooking for himself. But, he admits, “up to this day, I still take advice from my mum for dishes I’ve never cooked before”. Mostly self-taught, he didn’t pursue culinary arts in school, neither did he attend any professional classes, but, he says, “cooking is second nature to me now”. A couple of years ago, Joseph’s culinary outlook changed, as he embraced veganism. “I’ve only been vegan for two years, but it took me one year prior [to that] to transition,” he says. “What spurred me? Nothing more than I just love natural plant food. I love all the greens and fruits, herbs and sea vegetables we have growing here effortlessly. One day,…