Jamaican Journal

I am a writer, reporter and photographer in beautiful Kingston, Jamaica.

About Kate Chappell

"And all I offer here is the distilled poetry of my existence..." Claude McKay, Poet Laureate of Jamaica, 1890-1848 I have been a reporter since 1998, covering mainly business and politics. I have also capitalized on the many skills journalism requires to become an all-around communications specialist. In addition to being a professional curious person and communicator, I have a bad case of the travel bug and can't seem to stay put. Finally, I have put my skills to work as a volunteer in the community wherever I have lived. Now, follow me as I combine these compartments of my life in Kingston, Jamaica, where I am a writer, reporter, journalist and lecturer.

Behind-the-scenes

Posted on September 28, 2021 by Kate Chappell

The Jamaica Tourist Board has released some behind-the-scenes footage from #NoTimeToDie, a key location in the film. The island is also the birthplace of 007, where Ian Fleming created and wrote the Bond novels. #VisitJamaica #CaribbeanDreaming. pic.twitter.com/sygg4gMpoO
— James Bond (@007) September 23, 2021

Happy Friday

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Good morning

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Texture

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Downtown

Posted on September 21, 2021 by Kate Chappell

Downtown is tense as a major trial for alleged gang members started yesterday. Roads are blocked off and poL

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“Being Kidn”

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Kate Chappell

My daughter had her first day of homework. The directions were to think of something she is good at. She said ”Being Kidn” -meaning kind – we are working on spelling. So she drew a picture of her another little girl showing she had four apples and gave two away. A reminder we perhaps all need at times.