Content Page Introduction 1-2 Definition of terms 3-5 How the process of syncretism started in the Caribbean 6 effects of syncretism in the Caribbean 7 Essential beliefs of vodou 8 Simple vodou ritual 9 Similarities between vodou and Catholism 10 Contemporary Vodou 11 Myths and misconceptions aboutVodou 12 Notes
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Carmel‚ Rhea Farrell‚ Kyla Burton‚ La-Chelle Carter‚ Zhané Joseph‚ Kyla Weaver‚ Shennel Douglas and Niah Joseph Teacher: Mrs. Camacho Subject: Caribbean Studies According to Marcus Garvey‚ “a people without the knowledge of their past history‚ origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” Cultural arts continue to be of major influence in Caribbean society. Cultural Arts is interpreted as‚ the civilization of a given people or nation at a given time or over all time; its customs‚ its arts
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Caribbean Brewers: Transfer Pricing‚ Ethics and Governance Case Summary Gera International is a well established international brand of beer that is ranked amongst the top three brands of beer in the world. With transportation prices rising‚ Gera International decided to purchase a plant in Antigua in 2005 and they renamed the subsidiary‚ Caribbean Brewers‚ Inc. (CBI). In 2008‚ the production facilities of CBI were expanded and their productive capacity doubled. Furthermore‚ we are then introduced
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"Cent‚ five cents‚ ten cents‚ dollar." are the words of a famous calypso song. The Oxford dictionary defines calypso as a "West Indian song with improvised‚ usually up to date words." Calypso rhythms can be traced back to the arrival of the first African slaves brought to work in the sugar plantations of Trinidad. Forbidden to talk to each other‚ and robbed of all links to family and home‚ the slaves began to sing songs. They used calypso‚ which can be traced back to West African Kaiso‚ as a means
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The Caribbean region is located in the tropics and spans a broad arc of over 4000km from the Bahamas in the North to Guyana and Suriname in the south. There are thousands of islands and they vary in size and stretch and altogether they span an area from longitude 59 degrees west to 85 degrees west and range roughly from latitude 10 degrees north to latitude 25 degrees north. The islands all lie within an entirely salubrious environment‚ conducive to the growth of population and development of
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ISSUES IN CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT Concepts and Indicators of Development DEVELOPMENT: is a multi-dimensional process which brings about a continuous enhancement of the capabilities and welfare of all individuals in the society and the country as a whole. Sustainable Development: a theory of development that views the process in a holistic light‚ encompassing social as well as economic development and emphasizing the importance of conserving the environment and natural resources. Economic
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Whether you should choose the Western or Eastern Caribbean-style cruise depends a lot on your personality. Both cruises start out in Miami‚ but they each have different flavors in the activities that you will participate in. For example‚ if you choose the Western Caribbean Carnival Cruise‚ you’ll start out in Miami‚ and you will have the option to take a fun fan boat ride through the Everglades. The local wildlife‚ gators‚ Blue Herons and cranes‚ ensure a unique party location. On the second day
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| | | | | | Critically examine the role that Caribbean cruise tourism is playing in the economies and social sectors of the region. What are the economic and social costs/ benefits derived from this type of industry? What should Caribbean countries be doing to derive more benefits and mitigate social and environmental damage? | Table of Contents INTRODUCTION 3 ECONOMIC IMPACTS 3 SOCIAL / SOCIAL-CULTURAL IMPACTS 7 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS 11 RECOMMENDATIONS 16 THE FUTURE OF CRUISE
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Topic: The Caribbean language situation. The Caribbean language situation is rather multifaceted thus there is a lot of controversy surrounding it. This topic in the course is an interesting one because it has enriched my understanding of what the language situation is in Jamaica and other neighbouring islands as well as its impact on education. According to Kathryn Shields (1989)‚ two ways in which Standard English in Jamaica is defined are through the traditional metropolitan norms and the
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CXC CARIBBEAN HISTORY SCHOOL BASED ASSESSMENT 2013 Candidate’s name: Tazmine Reid-Jones Candidate number: School: Centre number: Territory: Teacher’s name: Title: To what extent has the Transatlantic Slave Trade Impacted on West Africa and what are the experiences of its victims? TABLE OF CONTENT Acknowledgement Introduction Research Questions Rationale What factors led to the Transatlantic Trade? How was the trade organized? How were the slaves treated aboard
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