Cacique

Welcome to the home of Cacique, the magazine that celebrates all things Caribbean, brought to you by interCaribbean Airways. Cacique aims to highlight and inspire leadership, community, entrepreneurship and endeavour across the Caribbean. At interCaribbean we take pride in connecting people across the Caribbean, and we hope Cacique will showcase the creativity, energy, ambition and zest for life we see across this beautiful region.

Something for everyone

Para todos los gustos

Cacique

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STANDING UNDER RIHANNA’S UMBRELLA • Earlier this year, Rihanna Fenty pledged US$15 million to fight climate change injustice through her own Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF). Named after the Bajan singer’s grandparents Clara and Lionel Braithwaite, CLF prioritises both climate resilience and climate justice work. Jeneille Lewis spoke to Justine Lucas, executive director of CLF, to fi nd out more about the foundation’s work.

BREAKING DOWN LANGUAGE BARRIERS • Determined to preserve the native tongue of her ancestors, Trina John-Charles founded Kwéyòl 4 Kids, with a vision of providing books and teaching aids for children in Dominican and St Lucian Creole, otherwise known as Kwéyòli

A TASTE OF THE CARIBBEAN • The Caribbean Cook-Out Show – the first-ever Caribbean-themed cookery programme in the US – aired earlier this year. The innovative show explores the region’s rich culture, its diversity, its stories and, of course, its flavours

CARNIVAL IS BACK! • After three years without the biggest party on Earth, Carnival has fi nally returned to our streets. Jeneille Lewis talked to Rebecca Gonsalves of Mirage Productions as she prepared for SVG’s Vincy Mas 2022

MIA BENJAMIN • Social Media Marketing & Brand Manager, MMC Consultancy

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INTO THE BLUE • Take off on the interCaribbean network, then cast off on a sailing adventure as we round up the best places to charter a yacht and get the wind in your sails

WOMEN ON THE RISE • Meet the incredible up-and-coming female leaders who are making waves in business and community initiatives in the Caribbean

THE FRONTIER FORESTS • Delve into the muddy, mysterious world of mangroves, discover the extraordinary life they support, how they manage to thrive where sea meets land and why we urgently need to protect them…

LET THERE BE LIGHT • Havana’s vintage neon signs glow anew

HÁGASE LA LUZ • Los antiguos letreros de neón de La Habana brillan de nuevo

Best of BARBADOS • Experience the natural and cultural wonders of this spectacular island – from beach beauties to botanic gardens, reef snorkelling to rum tasting

CONDADO • Strung along a prime stretch of tree-lined Atlantic seafront, the El Condado district is an eye-catching and engaging blend of old and new, off ering travellers a fine range of architecture, history and authentic dining. It has always been a defining spot for affluent Puerto Ricans and visitors seeking an oceanfront escape.

COOL TECH • Whether you’re on the beach, by the pool, snorkelling, sailing or sea kayaking, take the plunge with our round-up of waterproof gadgets…

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ROUTE MAP • Check out the network of inspiring destinations waiting to be explored with interCaribbean Airways…

60 SECONDS WITH… Selreen Gibson • Laid off during the pandemic from the gym where she worked, Selreen Gibson embraced the entrepreneurial spirit and, with just a couple of medicine balls to her name, opened her own fitness studio, SwooshBomb