Jackie was born on the beautiful Island of Antigua, land of 365 white sandy beaches. She was the 9th child for her parents. In her early years she attended the Ottos Primary School at almost 4 years old. According to her mother she could read very well at that age, so they registered her to attend School. She was excited and learned her lessons throughout the different grades and was always at the top of the class. The teachers realized and recognized that she had the ability to articulate well, and they encouraged her mother (Ida) to send her to a higher Institution of learning.

Tropical storm Beryl has developed over the Atlantic Ocean packing winds of over 60 miles per hour and is forecast to track into the Caribbean Sea and become the first hurricane of the 2024 season. It brings a risk of life-threatning conditions, heavy rainfall, hurricane force winds and dangerous storm surge and waves to the central and western Caribbean including Antigua & Barbuda. This is just a small slice of a bigger problem.

While the United States and West Indies will co-host the International Cricket Council (ICC) Twenty/20 cricket tournament next month, Sir Viv Richards maintains that the Caribbean vibes make the region and, in particular, Antigua & Barbuda, the best place to attend games.

Carnival Ah Call: Are you ready to answer?

We are offering a chance for two members of the diaspora to win an all-inclusive carnival experience. The excitement starts from the Toronto Caribbean Carnival then your next stop is the Caribbean's Greatest Summer Festival – Antigua Carnival. Yes, it’s possible to do it all; we’re carnival hopping!

Two winners, plus two (2) friends each, will start the fun in Toronto then fly directly to Antigua and Barbuda for the ultimate experience. From August 2nd to August 7th, the package for each participant includes:

19 year old T’Quan James is from the small village of Newfield, which is close to the capitol St John's in Antigua. He is one of the excellent teachers at the The National Sailing Academy of Antigua based in English Harbour which was founded in 2010 by Elizabeth Jordan who's mission is to change the lives of children and differently-abled children and adults by introducing them to sailing not just as a sport or leisure option but also as a career. The lessons are offered free as part of the national curriculum.

_{Born and raised in Antigua and Barbuda Guava De Art is located in Redcliffe Quay. As a child his mother would always give him guavas to take to school. Eventually one of his peers nicknamed him Guava Man, and the name stuck with him ever since.}

Here’s what is considered to be the most popular traditional dishes that Antigua and Barbuda has to offer. Bun and cheese is a popular breakfast. The highlight of this dish is the Antigua raisin bun, which is spliced open, buttered, and eaten with sliced cheese: hence the name Bun and cheese. Bun and cheese can also be eaten as a snack throughout the day. This dish is also eaten all year-round, unlike in some of the other Caribbean countries where people only make buns for Easter. Salt-fish (usually cod preserved with salt) is a staple in many pantries.

One of the many great restaurants to eat at whilst visiting the Caribbean island of Antigua is the 30 year old family run business called ZELMA’S KITCHEN situated in English Harbour which is located at the southern tip of the island overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Sitting on the shores of Falmouth Harbour on Dockland Drive is ZELMA'S Kitchen. This beautifully located, reasonably priced restaurant was started by a lady named Zelma after she retired from working many years.

“If we are to preserve culture we must continue to create it.” - Johan Huizinga, scholar on the relationship between play and culture.