Despite the rains, Jamaica erupts with both Olympic and Independence celebrations as it marks its 50th Independence anniversary.

Clare Forrester writes from the Olympic Village on Jamaica's joy in winning the womens 100m gold and bronze medals.

The countdown to Barbados Crop Over is well under way. Ricky Jordan writes from Bridgetown.

A look at the Caribbean's tourism product as the global recession drags on.

Debbie Ransome tries to avoid the traffic and commuting around Olympic London.

A look at how Jamaicans abroad are marking the regions first half-century independence anniversary.

Veteran Jamaican journalist Clare Forrester tours the Olympic Village and explains why it's good to hug a Jamaican journalist.

How the destruction of turtle eggs on Trinidad's north coast has become an issue online.

The short-lived venture of the Caribbean low-cost airline. Reporting from Trinidad, Barbados and London.

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