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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.

Green ceiling


Look up, a cool, green ceiling…

Good morning


Hope Gardens, Kingston.

“Congrats on Getting Vaccinated”


A scene from the Ministry of Health’s vaccination efforts.

“ConocoPhillips aims to collect $115m Jamaica owes Venezuela, records show”


“Jamaican police probe allegations woman’s dreadlocks were cut in custody”


My latest for the Washington Post.

“How a Sovereign Group in Jamaica is Fighting a US Mining Company”