This piece is part of the Legacies issue, a special Pride Month series from Outward, Slate’s home for coverage of LGBTQ life, thought, and culture. Read an introduction to the issue here. Flag-waving at Carnival is a Caribbean art form steeped in tradition, with flag-bearers sometimes referred to as “the forgotten soldiers of…
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Lesbian couple celebrates after same-sex marriage legalised in the Cayman Islands
A couple is celebrating being able to wed after same-sex marriagewas legalised in the Cayman Islands. The ruling on Friday came after a court case brought by British-born Vickie Bodden Bush and Caymanian Chantelle Day. The pair, who adopted a daughter together in England, had been refused a marriage licence in April…
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‘Gay Tourists Welcome’ – JTB Head Says Perception About Jamaica Being Hostile Is Wrong
Director of Tourism Donovan White was at pains to reassure a Canada-based reporter that Jamaicans harboured no open hostility towards gay visitors during a press conference at Caribbean Travel Marketplace in Montego Bay last week. Michael Pihach, who was on his first trip to Jamaica, had asked White about measures the…
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A formerly anti-gay reggae star returns to Jamaica. This lesbian poet calls it ‘complicated.’
Reggae star Buju Banton returned to his native Jamaica in early December after serving seven years in a US prison on drug charges. Banton got a hero’s welcome, despite his infamous, 1993 anti-gay song “Boom Bye Bye,” which called for the murder of gay people. “Boom Bye Bye” was one of Banton’s…
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3 Caribbean Places to Legally Tie the Knot
Who Knew?! When all of the attention on marriage equality potentially at risk in the United States, we thought we’d check out which countries in the region allow allow same-sex marriage. Here are a few islands on which can indulge your dream of a destination wedding: Guadeloupe (legal since 2013)…
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Double Your Pleasure
Port of Spain, Trinidad This will satiate the appetite of any vegetarian or lover of tasty food. Doubles are a popular street food in Trinidad and Tobago. They are unique and delicious and can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or a late night snack. It’s a sandwich made with two…
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This tiny island’s capital is called…The Bottom
Saba is a tiny municipality of the Netherlands and it was the first Caribbean island to legalise same-sex marriage, so it both recognises and performs same sex marriages. In other news, its capital is called “The Bottom” and is also known as the “The Unspoiled Queen” of the Caribbean because…
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Dear Black Love Video, is Best Thing We’ve Seen All Damn Year!
With “Dear, Black Love” #r29unbothered is celebrating relationships through the lens of Blackness and intersectionality. On this episode, we talk to Crystal and her partner Kiesh about why nothing comes close to loving a Black woman. 
Are you in a relationship? Whether your love is monogamous, polyamorous, interracial, or…
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Jamaica among 71 nations to face US pressure over anti-gay laws – report
Although Iran is its main target, Jamaica could be among 71 countries that will come under increasing pressure from the Trump administration over their anti-gay stance, according to international media reports. While gays and lesbians face the risk of a death sentence in countries like Iran, an arch enemy of…
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JLFAG launches GoFundMe Campaign to Rebuild after Office Fire
On Sunday, December 30, 2018, The JFLAG office — affectionately monikered ‘Rainbow House’ — was engulfed in fire which has caused severe damage and destruction to the building and its contents. The estimated loss from the fire is between USD$50,000 – USD $60,000. To achieve some level of normalcy, we…
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OutCaribe Co-founder Attends NGLCC New York Business PiTch Event
Our Co-Founder OutCaribe and Board Member of Jamaica Association of Diverse Businesses ( JADB) Ingrid Riley attended the final Certified Superstar of 2018 was hosted by Viacom New York recently. This was Viacom’s first time hosting the event for nglccNY. Looking out onto Broadway from the 31stfloor of its Times Square building, suppliers, guests, and Viacom judges…
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Cuba A Guaranteed Good Time
Centro Habana Humboldt 52 is Havana’s first openly-gay bar, and all agree that it is a fun night out! Opened in May 2013, the welcoming staff, requisite disco ball and well attended dance floor make for a mighty fun vibe. There are also theme nights featuring drag performances, karaoke and even…
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A ‘Frolicking’ Floor Show
Havana, Cuba Travel expert Connor Gorry describes the Fashion Bar Havana as a “frolicking good time” where “queer class meets camp”! Times are certainly changing in Cuba. With this being Cuba’s first drag bar delivering such fun shows with gorgeous mix performers, it’s best to make reservations to secure your…
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The Luxury Playground of the A-Crowd
San San, Jamaica Located in the lush area of San San on Jamaica’s East Coast you’ll find the Geejam Hotel, part of the Geejam Collection of luxury resorts. The collection comprises the famous Geejam Hotel & Music Studio as well as the historic Trident Villas and Trident Castle, all offering…
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J-FLAG celebrates 20 years of advocacy and activism in Jamaica.
On December 10th, international human rights day J-FLAG The Equality for all Foundation, celebrates 20 years of advocacy and activism in Jamaica They are committed to promoting and advocating for the rights and social inclusion of all LGBT Jamaicans. With a new look and a strong team going into 2019,…