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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.

“In Jamaica, Obeah is an Ancient Magic That’s Rarely Discussed- Until Now”


“Clarks & Jamaica”


“Women and girls in Jamaica are victims of chronic violence — but it’s only a snapshot”


This is an excellent opinion piece.

A trip to the zoo


We took a trip to the zoo before curfew and met this friend who was quite oblivious to us.

“Ross Kemp on Gangs” Jamaica


I missed this when it first came out, but it is a pretty good report.