Innehållsförteckning för Issue 22 från Cacique

From its humble beginnings with a single Cessna aircraft to becoming the largest privately owned airline in the region, connecting 27 cities in 17 countries, interCaribbean celebrated its 32nd anniversary of flying on 6 February, the same day it launched its latest route between Kingston and Bridgetown. Staff bedecked in special yellow anniversary t-shirts joined the celebrations held around the airline’s network that also recognised their valuable contribution to interCaribbean’s success…

A world-class education Recognised for its high academic standards and commitment to research over its 75-year history, The UWI continues to provide access to high quality education for citizens of the Caribbean and beyond. The Five Islands Campus boasts four schools offering a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in: • Business and Management: grow your leadership and entrepreneurial skills in programmes such as Accounting, Finance and Management. • Science, Computing and Artificial Intelligence: dive into the future with programmes in Computer Science, Information Technology and Data Science. • Humanities and Education: explore the depths of human experience and prepare for rewarding careers in Education and the Arts. • Health and Behavioural Sciences: make a positive impact on society with programmes in Nursing, Psychology and Public Health. It also…

Know Your Caribbean was born out of frustration,” says Fiona Compton, founder of the platform dedicated to the enrichment of the history and culture of the region. A frustration caused, says the St Lucian, who was studying art in the UK at the time, “by this very monolithic lens that was being used to represent the Caribbean”. With this in mind, when she graduated, Compton decided to “focus my art on telling Caribbean stories” Her history-loving mum was also a major influence on this decision. “Our house has a lot of old photographs, maps and illustrations from, like, the 1700s. So, I grew up seeing that around me,” she says. “She’s also a postcard collector. But she didn’t know how to use eBay properly, so she always got me to…

BAGGAGE Every customer travelling on an interCaribbean flight is entitled to one piece of cabin baggage, which must comply with the dimensions 12in 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, maximum dimensions are 62 linear inches (158cm) and a NEW max weight of 50lb on all flights. Overweight fees apply for bags up to a max 70lb. 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 màs reciente ediciòn de Cacique. En interCaribbean Airways el 6 de febrero es una fecha muy especial, ya que en este dìa, hace 32 aǹos, la aerolìnea entonces conocida como InterIsland Airways, realizò su vuelo inaugural en un Cessna monomotor de cuatro plazas, piloteado por nuestro Fundador y Presidente, Lyndon Gardiner. Este año, ademàs de celebrar fiestas de aniversario en toda nuestra red (ver pàgina 9), tambièn lanzamos nuestra nueva ruta y comenzamos a volar sin escala entre Kingston (Jamaica) y Bridgetown (Barbados), el primer vuelo directo de interCaribbean entre estas dos islas (ver pàgina 8). Esto no solo abre la conectividad entre las dos naciones, sino que tambien mejora la accesibilidad desde y hacia destinos en el sur del Caribe. En esta editiòn, anticipamos el que…

60 seconds with... MARSHA GOMES-McKIE The Trinidadian author and illustrator champions Caribbean folklore Caribbean folklore is the focus of a lot of your writing and advocacy work. Why do you think it’s so important? I grew up listening to and telling folklore stories. Now, as an author, I continue to take pride in Caribbean mythology. The world needs to know about and acknowledge our folklore characters as an important part of global mythology. One path to that is for Caribbean creators to bring our folklore characters into this century; to fashion them into characters modern audiences can relate to while retaining the essence of the original. We’ve grown, so it’s OK to bring folklore with us: give the Douen an iPhone to lure this generation’s children; make Papa Bois swoon…

CUBA Just after lunch on 1 February 2019, a 360,000kg meteor travelling at more than 64,000kmh exploded above western Cuba creating a sonic boom and showering the Viñales Valley in fragments of meteorite. I cycled into the valleys main village later that afternoon on an ebike tour. The talk that evening was of repairing shattered windows, checking on neighbours and the locals who had gone to hunt for the pieces. At pretty B&B and cafe MogoteArte on the outskirts of Viñales village, the owner has embedded some of the fallout into a little memorial. It’s not the first time junk from outer space has crashed into Cuba. The island, like the rest of Earth, was hit by an asteroid some 66 million years ago. The event wiped out the dinosaurs…

Join Cacique Rewards and fly towards free flights. When you sign up to our rewards programme, you become a ’Cacique’: a historical title given to the chiefs and leaders of the Caribbean islands. As a Cacique, you will earn points for every flight segment you fly on interCaribbean and these will translate into rewards. Head to www.interCaribbean.com to sign up and start earning now! Or to find out more, turn to page 73. GIFT CERTIFICATES There’s nothing more special than the gift of travel, so why not treat someone to an interCaribbean gift certificate, available in denominations of US$25, US$50 or US$100. These personalised gift certificates can be sent to either you or your recipient Email us at: gifts@intercaribbean.com to get yours now. FIND US: WWW.interCaribbean.com interCarbbeanAirways cointerCaribbean interCaribbeanAirways…

Cacique Rewards is available to all, whether you are a frequent or infrequent flyer. Any points you earn do not expire, never have and never will. As a member, you earn points on each flight segment you fly with interCaribbean. Join today and start earning! To find out more and to become a ‘Cacique’, go to www.intercaribbean.com. HOW IT WORKS To calculate the points required for a one-way or rotuidtrip journey, determine your origin and destination. If the route is a point-to-point that originates from one of or hub cities, you earn points for that single flight. If our journey makes a stop through a hub city, the points earned will be the sum of the two or more legs of die trip - check the table (right) to see…

Rich in authenticity and creativity, these Caribbean pods offer a fresh perspective on a variety of topics, from the region’s shared heritage to self-improvement, environmental issues and current affairs. (All are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.) BE DO BECOME TV Leah Marville, Barbados Multi-faceted Bajan personality Leah Marville guides listeners on a transformative odyssey. With expertise in personal growth and motivation, Marville shares her own journey and provides invaluable tools for those seeking to unlock their full potential. STRICTLY FACTS Alexandria Miller. Jamaica Join distinguished scholar Alexandria Miller on a captivating exploration of Caribbean history and culture. Miller skillfully navigates the region’s rich heritage, uncovering empowering truths and celebrating the diverse narratives that shape Caribbean identity. THE TRAVELING ISLAND GIRL Riselle Celestina, St Maarten Embark on a virtual journey,…

1 How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz (Flatiron Books) When Cara Romero is forced back into the job market in her mid-50s she spends her time with her job counsellor narrating the story of her tumultuous life with humour and deep self-reflection. 2 River Mumma by Zalika Reid-Benta (Penguin Canada) Alicia has been out of grad school for months with no sign of employment in sight. When the Jamaican water deity River Mumma appears to Alicia, telling her that she has 24 hours to scour the city for her missing comb, she finds herself on a dangerous journey through time - to find herself and what the river carries. 3 How to Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair (37 Ink) How to Say Babylon is Sinclair's reckoning with…

Justo después del almuerzo del 1 de febrero de 2019, un meteorito de más de 360,000 kg viajando a más de 64,000 km/h explotó sobre el oeste de Cuba, creando un estruendo sónico y arrojando fragmentos de meteorito sobre el Valle de Viñales protegido por la Unesco. Esa tarde, Ilegué en bicicleta al pueblo principal del valle en un recorrido en bicicleta eléctrica. Esa noche, se hablaba de reparar ventanas destrozadas, vigilar a los vecinos y a los lugarenos que habían salido a buscar los fragmentos. En la encantadora B&B y cafetería MogoteArte en las afueras del pueblo de Viñales, la propietaria incrustó algunos de los restos en un pequeño monumento. No es la primera vez que objetos del espacio exterior se estrellan contra Cuba. La isla, como el resto…

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ICONS Harrison’s Cave - considered one of the wonders of Barbados - is some 2.3km long, While its largest cavern, the Great Hall, stands an impressive 15m high. You won’t need a coat as temperatures inside the cave are surprisingly high at 27°C. Located in the central uplands of the island, this network of limestone caves is characterised by still-growing stalagmites and stalactites, crystalclear flowing streams, waterfalls and deep emerald pools. Hop on a tram that takes you through the passageways, with stops along the way. Walking tours are also available.…