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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.

Trench Town Royal Visit


Trench Town residents await the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on March 22, 2022.

“Prince William speaks of ‘profound sorrow’ for slavery in address to Jamaican PM”


“Jamaicans protest for slavery reparations ahead of visit by British royals”


Praedial larceny


Pamelita Dann is a farmer who tends her crops by herself 24/7. She is often a victim of theft, her cherry tomatoes, thyme, onions and papaya stolen when she is not there. I bought these from her last week when she came into town from St. Thomas. Fresh from the ground.