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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.

Planting seeds


We planted ackee seeds. We have to go back and check on them every day to see if they are growing.

“Argentina’s Abortion Legislation Sparks Hope in Caribbean Region”


Boarded up


I counted at least four vacated stores in Sovereign Center today. I believe these have all happened since COVID hit. So many businesses destroyed, jobs lost.

Jamaica’s marijuana shortage


A good story by my friend Sharlene Hendricks.

Music class


Mbala leads a music class.

Happy Birthday Bob


Bob Marley was born on Feb. 6, 1945.