Caribbean Today Podcasts

Caribbean Today Podcasts

by Caribbean Today
Daily News
Season 2
Interview with Dr. Ivelaw Lloyd Griffith on the Venezuela-Guyana border dispute
Dr. Ivelaw Lloyd Griffith is a political scientist and a Caribbean policy expert. He has published more than eight books and more than 50 scholarly articles. His research encompasses everything from Caribbean national security to drugs and crime issues. A past president of the Caribbean Studies Association, Dr. Griffith is also a fellow with the Caribbean Policy Consortium and Global Americans. He has been a consultant to the Commonwealth Secretariat, USAID, Canada’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, and he has testified before the U.S. Congress on Caribbean national security issues. His interview with Caribbean Today focuses on the unresolved border dispute between Guyana and Venezuela and its historical origins.
S2 · E3
Feb 12, 2024
29:11
Dr. Doniel Bowen's Journey from Jamaica to China
Caribbean Today is happy to introduce Dr. Doniel Bowen, a recent graduate from Anhui Medical University in China and was the valedictorian of the class of 2023. While in China Dr. Bowen specialized in Clinical Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Bowen didn’t learn to read until the age of ten, but this did not deter him from pursuing his education. In this interview, we hope to give more insight into his unique journey into medicine and how he intends to impact his community back home in Jamaica.
S2 · E2
Feb 12, 2024
20:13
Interview with Art Curator Ludlow Bailey
The Caribbean Today team would like to introduce Ludlow Bailey, an art curator, broker, and advisor. Mr. Bailey is the managing director of CADA, the acronym for Contemporary African Diaspora Art. He specializes in promoting the visual art culture of the African diaspora. He is an avid art advisor for some of the most prestigious museums and art galleries in Europe, the United States, Africa and the Caribbean. During this interview, Mr. Bailey will share insights into his significant role in the renowned Art Basel Miami Beach art exhibition, an annual event that is attended by art enthusiasts from around the globe.
S2 · E1
Feb 12, 2024
25:46
Season 1
Interview with Breanne Mc Ivor - author of 'The God of Good Looks'
Breanne Mc Ivor is an award-winning writer from Trinidad and Tobago. She holds degrees in English from the universities of Cambridge and Edinburgh and has a certificate in Advanced Professional Makeup Artistry. Her short story collection, Where There Are Monsters, was published in 2019. Today, the Caribbean Today team is excited to meet with her to talk about her debut novel, The God of Good Looks, which was released earlier this summer.
S1 · E31
Dec 4, 2023
33:40
Interview with the Puerto Rican Queen of Curls Laura OM (Laura Teresa Feliciano-Cruz)
Laura OM (Laura Teresa Feliciano-Cruz) has been a hairstylist for more than two decades. It’s what she loves, it’s what she’s good at, it’s what she was born to do. Passionate about natural beauty, Feliciano-Cruz has been Puerto Rico's major voice in the curly hair movement. Lovingly dubbed “The Queen of Curls” her research into clean, healthy products for natural curls led to the creation of Maranta Power 5 years ago. Now servicing more than 60 clients a day at her San Juan OM Studio, the hairstylist is revolutionizing Puerto Rico’s hair industry.
S1 · E30
Dec 4, 2023
29:23
Jael Joseph Talks about The Kalinago People of Dominica
This week Caribbean Today has the pleasure of welcoming Jael Joseph, the director of the acclaimed short documentary titled “Territory” that won Best Short Documentary at the annual Caribbean Tales Film Festival. The documentary offers a rare in-depth look into the Kalinago people of Dominica.
S1 · E29
Nov 4, 2023
30:06
Haiti Crisis: Interview with Marleine Bastien, Executive Director of FANM
Today we’re happy to be speaking with Marleine Bastien, Executive Director of the Family Action Network Movement. It’s an organization dedicated to safeguarding and strengthening families through the empowerment of women. Although FANM serves people of all races, genders and ethnicities, it remains a primarily female and minority run organization. It is dedicated to the social, economic and political empowerment of low-income families, and organizes locally, statewide, and nationally. Their organization has sent letters to the Kenyan President urging him against deployment of foreign military forces in Haiti, and today, Marleine and Paul will provide their insights into the ongoing turmoil and civil unrest on the island.
S1 · E28
Nov 4, 2023
22:56
Haiti Crisis: Interview with Paul Namphy, Political Director of FANM
Today we’re happy to be speaking with Marleine Bastien, Executive Director, and Paul Namphy, political director, of the Family Action Network Movement. It’s an organization dedicated to safeguarding and strengthening families through the empowerment of women. Although FANM serves people of all races, genders and ethnicities, it remains a primarily female and minority run organization. It is dedicated to the social, economic and political empowerment of low-income families, and organizes locally, statewide, and nationally. Their organization has sent letters to the Kenyan President urging him against deployment of foreign military forces in Haiti, and today, Marleine and Paul will provide their insights into the ongoing turmoil and civil unrest on the island.
S1 · E27
Nov 4, 2023
13:45
The Art of Cooking with Curry with Elizabeth Ainsworth
This week Caribbean Today had the pleasure of interviewing Elizabeth Ainsworth, who will be introducing her new e-cookbook, Esmen's Curry Cookbook. Elizabeth is a 4th generation curry connoisseur, and we are going to learn all about the art of cooking delicious meals with curry and its health benefits.
S1 · E26
Nov 4, 2023
15:38
David Katz and his Journey into Reggae
The bass line reverberates off the walls in the low-lit room. The music blares from the large speakers positioned at the corners of the ceiling. The wide glass doors to the balcony are flung wide open to let in some cool breeze. The crowd sways almost in unison to the sweet sounds of roots reggae music. This is ‘Dub Me Always’ brought to you by David Katz every second Wednesday in the heart of Brixton, UK, at the well-known Ritzy Cinema, one of the oldest surviving cinemas in the UK. Katz invites selectors from across the UK, and Jamaica, to play their valuable records as well as adding his own dub ‘voice’ from his personal stock. This week's Caribbean Today interview features David Katz and his journey into Reggae.
S1 · E25
Nov 4, 2023
31:28
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