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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.

A must read


A USA Today article on sexual assault at Jamaican resorts. This is a harrowing read and well-reported article. I wonder how the government will react. It’s not just Jamaican resorts. I have experienced this (not rape, though) at several other resorts on other islands more than once.

Minding your business


https://twitter.com/lemarleenc/status/1056547114623401985

If you need a laugh today…

“Black hypocrisy”


Worth a watch and a listen.

National Pledge


This is lovely.