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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.

Nomination Day


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JLP supporters on nomination day.

Kamala Harris’ Ja roots


Check out this lovely blog by my friend Emma on media coverage of Kamala Harris and her Jamaican roots.

Crocs


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We visited the Hope Gardens Zoo over the weekend and finally got to see one of the giant crocodiles.

Election and JA roots


My latest, the first an election story for Reuters, the second, a contribution to an overall reaction piece to Kamala Harris’ nomination and roots in Jamaica and India.

“ When will DANCEHALL get it’s recognition????”


Jamaican dancehall artist Beenie Man is calling out Billboard magazine for not giving them their due credit for the success of a recent online clash.

Coconut man


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We took a drive out to the airport, stopping at Mr. Brown who sells coconut water n