Caribbean

Philip Crispin celebrates the centenary of the Martinican poet, playwright and politician who showed that Empire ‘writes back.’

Filed in: Africa Caribbean Colonialism Culture Poetry Race

Where is the urgency in helping the poor and sick, like Baby Willgesta? asks Sokari Ekine.

Filed in: Haiti Health Poverty

While commercial interests look to ‘seize opportunity’ in the country, Sokari Ekine has seen an increase in the level of poverty.

Filed in: Development (Aid) Haiti Poverty

As Sokari Ekine prepares to leave the island, she reflects on her experience, and Haiti’s likely future.

Filed in: Haiti Transport

As part of World Water Day on 22 March 2013, Sokari Ekine writes on the clean water and sanitation crisis facing Haiti.

Filed in: Haiti Health Water

Sokari Ekine meets a community worker helping poor women help themselves.

Filed in: Haiti Health Poverty Women

It’s easy to blame the 2010 earthquake, but there are other factors involved, says Sokari Ekine.

Filed in: Haiti Health

Sokari Ekine sees hospitals without hope and women traders being swept from the streets.

Filed in: Haiti Health Women

The linguistic and religious legacy of the French lives on 200 years after independence, writes Sokari Ekine.

Filed in: Haiti Language Religion

It’s not surprising Haitians are angry, says Sokari Ekine.

Filed in: Development Disasters Haiti NGOs

A revolutionary example of efficient and affordable healthcare, by John M Kirk and Chris Walker.

Filed in: Cuba Health