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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 Easter


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A very talented balloon artist made an Ariel doll.

Snake!!



Snakes are relatively rare here, but we managed to find one yesterday. Much excitement ensued.

How Jamaica uses reggae to talk monetary policy


Koffee to start your day


Ganja and land rights


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Stay tuned for an upcoming story on Rastafari, land rights and Ganja.

Mango family


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Every day, we go outside for a walk. Every day, we pick up the fallen, green mangoes and make a mango family. 😀

Dancehall dancers



A documentary on dancehall dancers from Refinery 29.