Video: Caribbean Music Diversity Unveiled

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Top 14 Caribbean Musical Genres

Natalie Orisajo0

Let’s explore some of the musical sounds from around the Caribbean. We delve into the origins of the various Caribbean genres, their instruments, and notable artists within these genres. 1. Reggae (Jamaica) Origins: Emerged in the late 1960s in Jamaica, evolving from ska and rocksteady. Sound: Characterized by offbeat rhythms (the “skank”), a slow tempo, heavy basslines, and sharp snare hits. Themes: Often deals with love, Rastafarian spirituality, social injustice, and resistance. Instruments: Electric bass […]

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Voyager Caribbean Update!

Natalie Orisajo0

We are back! Thank you for your patience and continued support — it truly means a lot to us! Voyager Caribbean is here again to bring you the rich stories, vibrant culture, and latest news from around the world. We’re committed to keeping you informed and connected to the heart of the islands. Whether you’re catching up on news, exploring cultural highlights, or simply enjoying the spirit of the Caribbean, we’re glad to have you […]

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How deep is your…Ocean?

Natalie Orisajo1

Many people consider the ocean a majestic place filled with life and wonder. Movies such as The Little Mermaid and Moana center around the majesty of the ocean; however, have you ever thought about how many oceans the world has and their depths? If you have, keep reading. So…how many oceans are there? There are five ocean basins, which are the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, and Southern Ocean basins. According to UNESCO, the world’s oceans […]

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Voyager Caribbean’s Podcast Premieres

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Will you be tuning into Voyager Caribbean’s weekly podcast that debuts on January 1, 2022? Voyager Caribbean hopes that you do!    During the 30 minute podcast, listeners can expect the podcast’s host, Anne, to delve into world news and other hot topics of the week!   Listeners can tune in every Saturday at 11 AM Eastern Standard time on various platforms, which include Spotify, Google Podcasts, Radio Public, and Pocket Casts.    

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Akuzmo and the Golden Coins By Marilyn J. Malone–Advertisement

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Akuzmo and the Golden Coins, written by Marilyn J. Malone (who is from the island of Nevis), is a novel about a fourteen-year-old boy named Akuzmo who embarks on a quest with three golden coins to find help and buy goods for Inlandia, his famine-stricken village. Alone in a strange place, Akuzmo believes that he is imagining unseen beings and is haunted by nightmares.   Akuzmo has decisions to make. Will he save himself by […]

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Voyager Caribbean’s Weekly Podcast Debuts

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St. Thomas, USVI–Voyager Caribbean is launching its weekly podcast on January 1, 2022.  Listeners can tune in every Saturday at 11 AM Eastern Standard time on various platforms, which include Spotify, Google Podcasts, Radio Public, and Pocket Casts.   During the 30 minute podcast, listeners can expect the podcast’s host, Anne, to delve into world news and other hot topics of the week.   The website’s management team is excited to start this new venture. […]

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St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Suffers Blow to Head at Protest

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St. Vincent and the Grenadines — While at a protest organized by the New Democratic Party (NDP) and two trade unions, Prime Minister, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, was struck in the head by an object thrown at him. The blow to the head caused Prime Minister Gonsalves, 75, to suffer a concussion and need medical care.   Protesters came together to rally against the move by his government to have front-line workers vaccinated against the coronavirus.  The […]

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Haiti’s Judges Afraid to Investigate Assassination of Moise

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Haiti–Haiti is struggling to find a judge in the country that is willing to investigate the assassination of President Jovenel Moise. Sources say that the judges fear for their lives if they take on the case.   Several magistrates have told Haiti’s dean of the Court of First Instance that they are not interested in working on the case to uncover the July 7, 2021, assassination of President Moise.   It has been said that […]

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Residents in Building near Champlain Towers told to leave immediately

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Florida–Residents of the Crestview Towers Condominium, located in Florida, second building, were told to leave the building after engineers found significant issues with the building’s concrete and electrical systems. Officials determined that the move was urgent since Hurricane Elsa is expected to impact Florida on Monday, July 5, 2021.   Authorities also saw the move as necessary since Crestview Towers had not begun its safety recertification process, which is required 40 years after it was constructed. […]

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Hurricane Elsa is Barbados’ first Hurricane in more than 60 years

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  Barbados experienced its first hurricane in more than 60 years. Hurricane Elsa, which impacted Barbados as a category 1 hurricane, caused roofs to be blown off and trees to collapse. Some areas of the island experienced power and water outages. Hurricane Elsa has also impacted the islands of Grenada and Hispaniola.  The storm is expected to impact Cuba, Jamaica, and Florida.

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Nevis will enter one week of 24-hour lockdown Starting July 3, 2021

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Nevis will begin its 24-hour lockdown on July 3, 2021. The lockdown will end on July 12, 2021. According to Dr. Timothy Harris, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the lockdown was necessary. The Prime Minister said that “given the risks associated with case 16 and the ongoing contact tracing on Nevis which has already led to case 17, I have been in close contact with the Premier of Nevis. We have agreed that in […]

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Heat-wave Hits Canada Causing Heat Related Deaths

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According to the Vancouver Police, officers have responded to more than 65 sudden deaths since the onset of the heatwave, which began last week Friday. Temperatures in Vancouver began to increase last weekend and rose on Monday, June 28, 2021, to 101F. Canada’s officials said that the heatwave-related deaths had impacted front-line resources by depleting them and delaying response time. Media Relation Officer Sergeant Steve Addison said, “We’ve never experienced anything like this heat in […]

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Caribbean News Round-Up–June 26, 2021

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Caribbean News Young, Unvaccinated Passengers Infected with Covid-19 while on Cruise Royal Caribbean said that two of its passengers tested positive for COVID-19. The passengers who tested positive for the virus were unvaccinated and are under the age of 16. The passengers left Adventure of the Seas before the end of the cruise on Thursday in Freeport with their companions. One was asymptomatic and one had mild symptoms. The cruise line said close contacts were identified and tested, and all […]

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Top 4 facts to Know about Hurricanes

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  Interesting fact 1: How do hurricanes develop?  According to NOAA and Weather.gov, hurricanes form over warm (over 79 degrees Fahrenheit) ocean waters in the Atlantic basin. The warm, moist air above the ocean surface rises, causing air from surrounding areas to be “sucked” in. This “new” air then becomes warm and moist and rises, beginning a continuous cycle that forms clouds and eventually forms into a tropical cyclone.     If the tropical cyclone has […]

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News Round-Up April 18 to 24, 2021

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News  Antigua and Barbuda PM, Gaston Browne, Comments About St. Vincent’s Evacuees Met with Criticism  The Prime Minister (PM) of Antigua and Barbuda is receiving strong criticism from his constituents after his comments about the type of evacuees his country is seeking from St. Vincent and the Grenadines after the island nation experienced multiple volcanic eruptions.   In a recent FaceBook post, PM Gaston Browne said that St. Vincent and the Grenadines should “send all [of] […]

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Deciding on Whether to Take  the Covid-19 Vaccine

Janice Lawrence Malone, MSN, RN, MBA1

The COVID-19 pandemic, which started over one year ago, has inflicted chaos on humankind. For many, this chaos has been felt in all stages of life. Moreover, this pandemic has ushered in many changes to cultural practices, such as reducing family support, increased isolation and stress, and the abandonment of loved ones. And many are struggling to adjust to these changes.  Limited Support Before COVID-19, hospitals and other healthcare institutions encouraged family members to visit […]

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The Essentials: USVI Carnival Music Classics

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Photo Credit: Super Knit In honor of the St. Thomas, USVI carnival, the below songs are classics that are often played during its carnival. The Awesome Jamband–Music from The VI (Click here for the song) Most Virgin Islanders would agree that you cannot have their carnival without hearing a Jamband song! This band is on the the list three times.  It speaks to how influential their music is on the VI Carnival.  Xtaushun–Energy (Click here […]

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Shopping on a Tight Budget

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According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, basic needs such as food, water, shelter and security are essential in order for an individual to obtain self-actualization.  In such a time, when the global economy has slowed considerably, millions of people have lost their jobs and when opportunities are far and in between, it is imperative that we use our resources (money) wisely in order for us to meet our basic needs. 

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The Kingdom of Tonga Experience Volcanic Eruption and Tsunami

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On Saturday, January 15, 2022, an underwater volcano erupted near the island nation of Tonga. This volcanic eruption caused tsunami warnings to be issued across the South Pacific and the West Coast of the United States.    The volcano, Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai, is located about 40 miles north of Tonga’s most populated island. The 8-minute volcanic eruption sent plumes of gas and ash into the atmosphere and caused a tsunami.      According to US Storm Watch, […]

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Weekly News Round-Up

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Mega Yacht Allegedly collides with Tanker off the coast of the Bahamas A 160-foot tanker owned by Maritime Management was allegedly struck by superyacht, Utopia IV, on Christmas Eve in 2021 off Providence, Bahamas. Tropic Breeze, the Tanker’s name, was traveling to Great Stirrup Cay when it was allegedly rear-ended by the 207-foot superyacht. According to Maritime Management, the collision was so severe that the Tanker’s stern sank to the ocean floor at an estimated […]

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