A GUIDE TO ONE CARIBBEAN FIRST EDITION English Speaking Caribbean ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The University of the West Indies, Mona-Western Jamaica Campus’ Communication, Analysis and Planning class of 2017 wishes to specially thank the following: Lecturers: - Steffon R. K Campbell - Cheryl Belcher- Peart Sponsors: - The University of the West Indies, Mona- Western Jamaica Campus (UWI WJC) - The Caribbean Institute of Media and Communications (CARIMAC) - Caribbean Airlines - Sandals Resorts International - Elite Conceptz and Solutionz Special thanks: - Andrae Hewitt - Natalia Crooks - The UWI WJC Guild of Students Photo credits- Bevin Wilkinson Table of contents pg. Anguilla 6 Antigua & Barbuda 8 Bahamas 10 Barbados 12 Belize 14 bermuda 16 british virgin islands 18 cayman islands 20 dominica 22 grenada 24 guyana 26 jamaica 28 montserrat 30 St. Kitts & Nevis 32 st. lucia 34 st. vincent & the grenadines 36 Trinidad & Tobago 38 turks & caicos 40 United States virgin Islands 42 6 ANGUILLA Anguilla is simply put, tranquility wrapped in blue because of its peaceful nature. Many persons flock to the islands’ 35 square miles during peak tourism season to escape their everyday lives and enjoy the islands’ peace, quiet and luxuries. As of 2006 approximately 14,000 persons reside on the island. Tourism is the island’s main industry. Today, Anguilla is a self-governing British overseas territory; however it was once part of a tri-union with St. Kitts and Nevis. There was a revolution in 1967 which led to an official severing of ties in 1980. Anguilla received its own constitution in 1982. Things to do ▬ Moonsplash Music Festival ▬ Annual Festival Del Mar ▬ Fisherman’s Day ▬ Anguilla Summer Festival 7 ANGUILLA ♦ Visit the Heritage Museum where everything Places inside the storehouse of history is lovingly compiled by historian Colville Petty O.B.E. The to go museum’s collection chronicles the Anguillan way of life as far back as the Amerindians right down to the present date. ♦ A vestige to the island’s colonial past is the centuries old Walkblake House. Built with the blood sweat and tears of slaves, the property is the only plantation house that is still standing. ♦ Visit Sandy Ground which offers a breathtaking view of sun, sea, sand and people with it’s panoramic views. The village is surrounded by the ocean on one end, and a large salt pond which was once used for mining salt on the other. Things we say ▪ Ayalard An expression of shock ▪ Aya looka wuk Oh my Gosh ▪ Above To the east ▪ Below To the west ▪ Across To the south ▪ Scamp Untrustworthy ▪ Take out Turn off, as in “take out the lights” ▪ Lock off Turn off ▪ Eat Used as “taste”. Or, to pertain to texture. E.g., “Da pumpkin eat good?” 8 ANTIGUA & BARBUDA The twin island nation of Antigua and Barbuda is an English speaking commonwealth nation that became emancipated on November 1st 1981. Its first inhabitants are said to be the Amerindian and Ciboney peoples, who referred to the country as Wadadli and Wa’onomi. The islands are central in the Caribbean archipelago. Antigua is 108 square miles, Barbuda is the smaller of the two coming in at 68 square miles. Today the island is most known for its 365 white and pink sand beaches, one for each day of the year. Latest census data indicates that 90,801 people call the twin island nation home. Things to do Antigua Barbuda ▬ Antigua Sailing Week ▬ Caribana ▬ Antigua Carnival ▬ Mango Fest 9 ANTIGUA & BARBUDA ♦ Barbuda, Antigua’s twin sister isle is home to Places a colony that over one hundred thousand frigate birds call home. Visit the Frigate Bird Sanctuary to go to see the birds that frequently travel back and forth between the Galapagos islands for mating. ♦ Arguably offering one of the best views in the twin island nation; Shirley Heights is a restored look out and gun battery that was built during the years of British occupation. The lookout gives the viewer a 360 degree view of the island. ♦ The Devil’s Bridge is a naturally occurring limestone and coral reef formation. The crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean and dangerous blow holes carved a narrow strip of rock formation commonly known to Antiguans and Barbudans and the Devil’s Bridge. Preferring death to enslavement, many slaves made their way to the site to take their lives. Things we say ▪ Chupit Stupid ▪ Da mek That’s why ▪ Hab Have ▪ Hat Hurt ▪ Lacka Like ▪ Mawga Skinny ▪ Nayga People, or a black person ▪ Nyam Eat ▪ Bang well Tastes good ▪ Dey wid Date ▪ Tap Stop 10 BAHAMAS The Bahamas got their name from the term ‘baja mar’ when Christopher Columbus first observed how shallow the waters surrounding the islands were. Like Jamaica and Bermuda it is considered an archipelago; made up of 700 islands and cays. The Bahamas take up 13,939 sq km in area which is occupied by the islands estimated 377,000 inhabitants. After changing hands from Spain, Britain governed the Bahamas until the country gained independence in 1973. Things▬ Junkanoo to doCarnival ▬ Wine And Art Fest ▬ Rum Fest ▬ Jollification 11 BAHAMAS ♦ The Ardastra Gardens is set in four acres Places of lush jungle, filled with indigenous and regional plants, and the gardens are undoubtedly one of to go the most memorable parts of a visit to the Zoo ♦ The Blue Lagoon Island, also known by its official name Salt Cay, has been an interesting part of The Bahamas’ history for centuries. Located just three miles from Nassau, it is now the home of the dolphins and sea lions of Dolphin Encounters ♦ Go swimming with pigs if you’re staying in Nassau or The Exumas, you can easily book a day trip to go feed Bahamian rock iguanas, visit Blowhole Beach, see the pigs, pet a stingray and hold a starfish. ♦ The Bahamas is surrounded by waters from both the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea and the Glass Window Bridge offers the rare opportunity to view both bodies of water at the same time. The stark comparison between the dark rough waters of the Atlantic ocean and the turquoise waters of the Caribbean sea is breathtaking. Things we say ▪ What da wybe is? What’s up?” or “What’s going on?” ▪ Een nothin’ “Nothing much!” ▪ Well mudda sick! “You’re kidding!” ▪ Dem Refers to a group of people ▪ Jitney Bus ▪ Jam up Crowded or full ▪ Potcake Stray Dog 12 BARBADOS Barbados is a vibrant island nation that boasts a bounty of wondrous natural beauty and gracious hospitality. It is a small, coral island- 431 square Kilometers, and 166 square miles in area. Generally flat, the island rises gradually on its eastern side, while its terraces lead to its famous beaches on the western and southern areas of the island. Things to do ▬ Crop over ▬ Barbados Reggae Festival ▬ Barbados Food & Wine and Rum Festival ▬ Holetown festival ▬ Celtic Festival ▬ Gospelfest ▬ Oistins Fish Festival 13 BARBADOS ♦ The St Nicholas Abbey is a Jacobean-style Places mansion that is one of the oldest plantation houses in the Caribbean and a must-see stop on any to go island itinerary. The grounds include the Great House, various gardens and a very traditional rum distillery. ♦ The Harrison Cave is promoted as one of the island’s premier attractions. The guilded tours would teach you about caves, animal life, rocks and water conservation. ♦ The Andromeda Botanic Gardens is the island’s original botanic garden. This lovely spot has two exploratory paths that wind their way through a wide collection of tropical plants, including orchids, ferns, water lilies, bougainvillea, cacti and palms. Things we say ▪ Behind God’s back The countryside or very rural areas ▪ Bumpa / bumsi The buttocks ▪ Cool-out To relax ▪ Backchat A disrespectful reply ▪ Cus To insult, swear or use bad words ▪ Fuh-true? “For truth?”; for real ▪ Playing de’ fool Acting annoying ▪ Poppit An idiot ▪ Rasshole Idiot, to do foolishness ▪ Thingumajig Gadget ▪ Wha gine on What’s going on with you ▪ Wulloss Used to express disappointment ▪ Wufless Worthless, terrible, no good 14 BELIZE Located in Central America, the beautiful, lush and historical Belize is 22, 966 kilometers and its capital city is ‘Belmopan’. As of December, 31st 2016, the country was estimated to have 371 413 people and in September 21st 1981 it gained its independence. Belize is a parliamentary democracy and constitutional Monarchy and is also the only English speaking country in Central America Things to do ▬ Coast Maya Festival ▬ Lobster Fest ▬ Garifuna Settlement Day ▬ St. George’s Caye Day ▬ Belize City Carnival ▬ Crooked Tree Cashew Festival ▬ Belize Chocolate Festival 15 BELIZE ♦ Known to the Caribbean as a historical Places and culturally diverse country, Belize offers its guests the opportunity to visit the Maya temples to go and palaces which began in 1500B.C. ♦ The Jaguar Preserve has one of the most extensive jungle hiking trails in the country. The scenic view offers its guests a variety of lush greenery where plants are identified along the trails and animals are often seen. ♦ The Maya Ruins was once the very center of the ancient Maya civilization who one of the largest concentrations of temples and underground ritual chambers. The magnificent repository of art in gold, jade, obsidian, pottery, elaborate stone carvings and paintings are a sight for its visitors. Did you know? ▲ Belize has around 900 Mayan sites ▲ Belize has the only Jaguar reserve in the world called ‘Cockscomb Basin’ Wildlife sanctuary’. ▪Things Weh gaanwe ahn?say Hello/What’s up? ▪ Da weh time? What time is it? ▪ Si yoo lata See you later. ▪ Ah tayad/mi tayad I’m tired ▪ Weh/weh-paat Where is ▪ Fu Chroo? Really/Is that right? 16 BERMUDA Bermuda is a British overseas territory that was granted self- governance in 1968.