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Judy Bastyra takes us on a 48-hour tour of the Nature Isle.
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20th July 1925 - 6th December 1961
His life may have been cut tragically short by illness, but psychiatrist, philosopher and writer Frantz Fanon did much in his 36 years, including producing his seminal works Black Skin, White Masks and The Wretched Of The Earth, to inspire future generations around the world.
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Artist Pauline Marcelle is creating quite a stir in the international art world, but her influences and heart still remain true to her homeland, Dominica.
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Don’t miss any 2012 carnival action. Here are the key dates for your diary…
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Our at-a-glance round-up of events near you this quarter...
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The next time you’re Guadeloupe way, check out the new snorkelling park of Islet Gosier.
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8 reasons why you should be eating Pumpkin seeds:
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Back in September 2011 the exhibition Design Caribbean took place in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
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ZiNG reader Gerelyn John tells you why he thinks you should be heading for SVG…
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Born 23rd January, 1930, St Lucia. We celebrate the life and work of our home-grown Nobel Prize winner and ‘poet of the people’, acknowledged the world over as one of the greatest writers of his generation.
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An insider’s guide to seven of the best restaurants to be found in St Lucia, by Judy Bastyra.
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....it's good for you! Want to feel better? Then have a good laugh.
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Colourful Curaçao has a quirky charm all of its own. Judith Baker taps into local knowledge to reveal the hot spots.
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Intrepid explorer Antonia Warren goes chasing waterfalls in St Vincent.
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23 - 25 April
Rupununi Rodeo, Guyana
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A Day in January
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Did you know…
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What makes Zandoli special?
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Let’s hear it for the Caribbean Fashion industry, which in June this year will be showing the rest of the world exactly what it’s made of.
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Name: Sherry Murray
From: Trinidad
Job Title: Marketing Manager, Coco Reef Hotel, Tobago
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A big thank you to ZiNG reader Dr Julian Ferdinand for getting in touch to tell us about the fantastic environmental work being done by the local community in Mustique…
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The vital statistics:
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Meet Dinah Veernis from Curaçao – a one-woman crusade to preserve traditional medicinal plants and herbs.
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On the water…
There’s plenty of fun to be had out at sea over the next three months…
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Did you know that butterflies are less plentiful than they used to be and many species are now endangered?
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Hal Peat gives the inside track on how to savour the Spice Isle.
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Fact or fiction?
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25th December 1961 – 23rd October 2010
Politician, teacher, lawyer, intellectual and family man, David Thompson was a man of many talents who made the most of every moment of his all too short life. Here ZiNG pays tribute to the Prime Minister of Barbados whose recent loss will be felt deeply across the region.
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Before you put your home on the market, read the following advice…
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Judith Baker gets to grips with some authentic Caribbean cooking on Curaçao....
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An insider’s guide to eight of the best restaurants to be found in Georgetown, Guyana. By Ruth-Anne Lynch & Keisha Joseph.
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Would you know what to do if a medical emergency occurred in your home? Cut out this first aid guide and keep it somewhere safe and easily accessible – it could save a life.
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ZiNG interviews new names in Business. This issue: Joleen and Andrew Williams, Flow wine bar & cafe.
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An insider’s guide to eight of the best restaurants to be found in Dominica. Words & photos: Judy Bastyra
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pride: A CELEBRATION OF WEST INDIANS who have influenced the world
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Posture, colds and cassava...
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Carol Bareuther offers a local’s guide to this laid-back island
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Joanne Hillhouse heads high up into the trees to experience the adrenalin rush of an exhilarating Antiguan zip lining tour
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Our at-a-glance round-up of events near you this quater...
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ZiNG 8 (July 2010)
De artistry, lyricism, movement and expressions of the Caribbean, by Joanne Hillhouse.
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Zing 8 (July 2010)
An insider’s guide to seven of the best restaurants to be found in the British Virgin Islands. Words: Carol Bareuther
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ZiNG 8 (July 2010)
8th November 1919 – 13th February 2010
The multi-talented Cy Grant was a success at whatever he turned his hand to. For many he will be remembered as a great actor, for others, as a respected writer. Add to this list war hero, lawyer, musician and social reformer and no one can doubt that he was a truly inspirational man.
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ZiNG 8 (July 2010)
Dr Joseph A. John MDFACS of Medical Surgical Associates in Antigua explains the dangers of obesity and what we can do to tackle it.
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ZiNG 8 (July 2010)
There’s no place like home – so says the mighty Brian Lara who wants to take you on a tour of his favourite T&T hotspots….
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ZiNG 8 (July 2010)
Mara Etienne-Manley gets back to basics with Caribbean Camping
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ZiNG 8 (July 2010)
Our at-a-glance round-up of events near you this quarter...
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ZiNG 8 (July 2010)
Do you know how to prepare for a hurricane? Here are some precautions we should all take to keep our homes and families safer:
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ZiNG 8 (July 2010)
From ZiNG reader Shannon Park, Curepe, Trinidad...
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ZiNG 8 (July 2010)
Blue Horizons Hotel, Grenada.
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ZiNG 8 (July 2010)
ZiNG presents some of the finest talent emerging from across the region. Get in touch if there’s someone you think we should know about.
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ZiNG 8 (July 2010)
Do your bit for the planet by using these environmentally-friendly homemade air fresheners...
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ZiNG 8 (July 2010)
Between 17 July and 1 August this year, Puerto Rico will host the 21st Central American and Caribbean Games in Mayagüez.
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(Issue 7 - April 2010)
Did you know that the more you save, the better you’ll be able to overcome unforeseen situations? Start saving as much as you can now!
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(Issue 7 - April 2010)
Did you know that because some teachers in the US are finding it difficult to understand their Caribbean students, they are being placed in the equivalent of remedial English language classes?
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(Issue 7 - April 2010)
ZiNG presents some of the finest talent emerging from across the region. Get in touch if there’s someone you think we should know about.
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(Issue 7 - April 2010)
The environmental group Green VI strives for a green, clean, healthy, and prosperous British Virgin Islands, in which a balance is maintained between development and conservation of the natural environment.
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(Issue 7 - April 2010)
Over the last few years we have seen the emergence of the life coach as a career and service, but what do these people actually do? We asked Trinidad-based coach Janice Learmond-Criqui to explain how ZiNG readers might benefit from their skills...
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(Issue 7 - April 2010)
Ever wondered what the person sitting next to you in the airport lounge does for a living?
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(Issue 6 - January 2010)
Our at-a-glance look at events near you this quarter...
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(Issue 6 - January 2010)
lime: (verb) to have fun, to hang out with friends, to relax
OK, that’s our definition, but what does a great lime mean to you? Is it a wild night out? A chilled night in? A particular club? Or a particular crowd? ZiNG wants you to share your perfect Friday night lime...
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(Issue 6 - January 2010)
De artistry, lyricism, movement and expressions of the Caribbean, by Joanne C Hillhouse.
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(Issue 6 - January 2010)
Near and far, east and west, culinary traditions all come together in style on the US Virgin Island of St Croix. By Hal Peat.
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(Issue 6 - January 2010)
Pride: A celebration of West Indians who have influenced the world
4th August 1890 – 14th May 1979
A talented but troubled writer, Jean Rhys was heavily influenced by her upbringing in the West Indies. Born and raised in Dominica until the age of 17, it wasn’t until she reached her seventies that she produced what is widely considered to be her masterpiece, the novel Wide Sargasso Sea.
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(Issue 6 - January 2010)
The Caribbean Islands Music & Artists Symposium April 8 -10 2010, The Barbados Hilton.
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(Issue 6 - January 2010)
One of the biggest challenges any business has to face is re-branding. So how has the Windward Islands Banana Development and Exporting Company Limited (WIBDECO) gone about the process? ZiNG finds out.
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(Issue 6 - January 2010)
A local’s guide to the friendly Island, by Alita Singh.
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(Issue 6 - January 2010)
NEW for 2010
The next 12 months will see products that seemed like science fiction last year leap into your living room. Read on, and James Holland will bring you up to speed on the latest and greatest gadgets heading your way.
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(Issue 6 - January 2010)
Faithful to his Tobago roots, Duane Dove had long had a dream to start his own cocoa plantation on the island and a vision to rejuvenate its cocoa industry.
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(Issue 6 - January 2010)
Grenadine House.
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(Issue 6 - January 2010)
The High Five West Indies Cricket Heritage Centre, Grenada.
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(Issue 6 - January 2010)
Great news from Mustique - the 1400-acre Island has introduced a series of new eco-initiatives designed actively to promote a naturally greener environment, including the following:
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(Issue 6 - January 2010)
5 steps to a healthy, happy heart.
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(Issue 6 - January 2010)
Catch up on some seriously good riddims with the following six albums…
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(Issue 6 - January 2010)
Ever wondered what the person sitting next to you on the plane does for a living?
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(Issue 5 - October 2009)
Our at-a-glance look at events near you this quarter...
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(Issue 5 - October 2009)
The inside track on getting the best out of Guadeloupe.
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(Issue 5 - October 2009)
ZiNG asked Tourism Minister Glen Beache...
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(Issue 5 - October 2009)
El Yunque, Puerto Rico.
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(Issue 5 - October 2009)
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has named Josef Forstmayr as President elect for 2010-2012.
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(Issue 5 - October 2009)
Head for Dominica - don’t just take our word for it.
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(Issue 5 - October 2009)
World Creole Music Festival.
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(Issue 5 - October 2009)
These five great books all have connections with Trinidad and Tobago.
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(Issue 5 - October 2009)
There’s more than one way to enjoy Caribbean rum...
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(Issue 5 - October 2009)
Let’s hear it for Glendon Carty who was recently voted Caribbean Chef of the Year at the Taste of the Caribbean finals.
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(Issue 4: July 2009)
Pride: A celebration of West Indians who have influenced the world
23rd January 1915 – 15th June 1991
The first West Indian to win a Nobel Prize, St Lucia’s Sir Arthur Lewis was one of the foremost economists and political activists of the 20th century.
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(Issue 4: July 2009)
What can aromatherapy do for me? Lucia Cockcroft investigates.
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(Issue 4: July 2009)
James Holland’s round up of hi-tech gadgets for improving your well-being.
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(Issue 4: July 2009)
A brief look at the environmental news from the islands
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(Issue 4: July 2009)
Well known for its luxury hotels and extensive sandy beaches, Anguilla is the perfect place to relax, and with its array of excellent restaurants, it is also a great place to dine out. Indeed, the island is fast becoming known as a gourmand’s destination. Montague Kobbe selects six of the best:
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(Issue 4: July 2009)
The inside track on getting the best out of Barbados by Heather Barker
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(Issue 4: July 2009)
A brief look at what’s going on in and around the Islands...
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(Issue 4: July 2009)
St Lucia’s Cap Maison, which opened in October 2008, has captured the attention of many romantic couples.
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(Issue 4: July 2009)
The secret of great cooking is to do the simple things really well, of course adding a twist to provide a unique Caribbean flavour. Whether you live in the region or are visiting, here’s a dish that’s quick and easy – and sure to impress.
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July - September 2009
Our at-a-glance look at events near you this quarter...
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April - June 2009
Our at-a-glance look at events near you this quarter...
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(Issue 3: April 2009)
The inside track on getting the best out of St Thomas by Carol Bareuther
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(Issue 3: April 2009)
Antigua and Barbuda is perhaps best known for its 365 beaches, but it offers visitors a wide range of dining choices. These range from the fancy and expensive to the small and quaint. Here, Chris Lafaurie of the Antigua Restaurant Guide suggests a few of the locals’ regular favourites:
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(Issue 3: April 2009)
A brief look at the environmental news from the islands
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(Issue 3: April 2009)
Jeff Trotman tells the extraordinary story behind St Vincent and the Grenadines’ new medical school.
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(Issue 3: April 2009)
Sir Paul McCartney, Elton John and Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits are among the music legends who have had their hands cast in bronze for a new Wall of Fame exhibit on Montserrat.
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