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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.

“3 Marine security guards nominated for meritorious honor award after Jamaica embassy bomb threat”


Photo shoot


The snake at the Hope Gardens Zoo was the subject of of a photo shoot.

Water Lane mural


A closeup of a multi-media mural in downtown Kingston, Jamaica.

Forecast in Patois


I love this- the weather forecast in Patois.

“Jamaica Struggling With Constant Theft of Street Lights”


“How One New York Designer Is Putting Jamaican Crochet on the Map”


This is lovely.

“ Her Land Within An Island: The Female Farmers Of The Accompong Maroons”