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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.

Happy Friday!


Beautiful St. Catherine

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They said they were hot, so without hesitation, he picked them up and carried them back to the car, all the way.

“Cuba punches above weight with ‘white coat army’ during pandemic”


I contributed to this Reuters piece about the Cuban brigade…there are Cuban doctors in Jamaica on the frontlines of the Covid battle.

RIP


What a voice. A legend and nation builder is at rest.

Jamaican synchronized swimming team


Good for these girls. Synchronized swimming is an extremely difficult sport, of which I have firsthand knowledge. I spent many, many hours in the pool as a teenager, training on a team. Always having skin that reeked of chlorine and dry hair. Early morning practices and nights occupied by more practices. But we were in the best shape of our lives and could swim two lengths of the pool underwater. Our team won the provincial championships.
It is not an easy sport, and these girls have added financial challenges. Good for them for their perseverance and they deserve the reward of being acknowledged by Beyoncé.

Election Day


Last week at a poll in Kingston…JLP and PNP workers assist voters to find their correct polling division.

Lignum Vitae


A bee on some lignum vitae.

“Jamaica’s ruling party claims re-election victory in landslide win”


My latest for Reuters. It was a late night, awaiting the results, but they came in decisively. And a somber, humble word from the prime minister.