Caribbean

Caribbean Crucible: History, Culture, and Globalization Kevin A. Yelvington In the present age of globalization, it is often forgotten that these world-encompassing processes were initiated with European expansion into the Caribbean beginning more than five hundred years ago. We now see the proliferation of overseas factories enabling owners, producers, and consumers of products to be in widely distant locales. It seems to us that in the search for profits, commercial activity has recently spread

The second objective of this is paper is to briefly discuss the sources of the FDI flowing into the Caribbean region. . Most of the information was collected from the Economic Commission of Latin America and the Caribbean as it is the leading source of information on investment in the region. Foreign Direct Investment into the Caribbean comes from all over the world and not from just the United Kingdom and the United States of America as most would expect. Canada as well as Latin American countries

Choosing vacations destinations can become a stressful process. However, if the goal is to find locations outside of the United States and wan to travel to countries in the Caribbean and Latin America I have a few suggestions for you. Negril, Jamaica and Cancun Mexico are among the best vacations spots I have ever visited. The beaches, the accommodations, and the food is amazing in both countries. Negril, Jamaica was the second place out of the United States I vacationed. The resort I stayed in

The Caribbean Sea in located off the coast of North, Central, and South Americas. This sea spans about two million, seven hundred and fifty-three thousand square kilometers. There are also many islands found in the midst of the Caribbean Sea. While these islands are a great place for a vacation, the populations of people on the islands can affect life. Many different factors influence life in the Caribbean Sea. These factors are divided into two categories; abiotic factors and biotic factors. These

Surrounding the Caribbean islands are Antigua, Bahamas, Barbuda, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama. The bodies of water that surround it are the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico, and the North Atlantic Sea. One of the best places to visit in the Caribbean is St. Lucia, there they have ivory sandy beaches, crystal blue waters, and beautiful views. Another great place to visit is Aruba, there it is family friendly and there are plenty

Isiah Lauti Caribbean Culture and Identities Dr. Anne M. Galvin December 5, 2017 Caribbean Popular Culture: Music, Fashion, and Dance Music, Dance, and Fashion are three major factors that play a vast role in the Caribbean popular culture. Popular culture in theory, is based on the taste of ordinary people rather than and educated elite. Popular culture has such a broad range of cultural backgrounds that has influenced both the younger and older generations. The purpose of this study is not only

Introduction On Saturday 14th January 2017, I visited the Indian Caribbean Museum. The museum is situated at #10 Swami Avenue, Don Miguel, San Juan, Trinidad and Tobago. It is located nearby the temple in the sea at Waterloo. It is also stationed directly opposite the Waterloo Hindu Temple. The museum is a small flat building which consists of ancient artifacts. The museum 's large collection has been acquired through field trips by managers of the institution. The collection of artifacts comprises

argued that genocide and revolution are central themes in Caribbean History?” There is no doubt that both genocide and revolution have been part of Caribbean History. They have indeed help to shape the Caribbean as we know it; a diversified and rich cultural hub. Genocide has to do with the wiping out of an entire race of people while revolution deals with a complete and drastic change. Upon studying history or more specifically Caribbean history we would note that both elements were present in

Impacts of Tourism in the Caribbean Islands Christopher Tillman University of South Carolina Tourism has its sociological impacts, environmental impacts, and economic impacts. When visitors come spend money in any place they travel to it creates jobs for locals and often times reduce the poverty rate. Tourism can help a community identify just who they are and why tourist like to travel to this area. They do this by showing distinct rare cultures that you can’t find anywhere else in the

Introduction The pioneering exploration of the Caribbean Islands by Christopher Columbus led to the first European contact of Taino Indians in that region. This encounter resulted in the Taino Indians being traded, yet opened the South Atlantic and Caribbean for future exploration and eventual colonization. The First Voyage of Christopher Columbus’ kicked off his legacy. Find the Funds Columbus had a different idea: Why not sail west across the Atlantic instead of around the massive African continent