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Hype for the Future 75E: The Caribbean Netherlands Explained
Introduction While the Netherlands represent the “Low Countries” of the European continent, similarly low territories also occur throughout the Caribbean claims of the Netherlands, including the more autonomous territories Aruba 🇦🇼, Curaçao 🇨🇼, and Sint Maarten 🇸🇽 as well as the more dependent territories Bonaire 🇧🇶, Sint Eustatius, and Saba. Correct Terminology With regard to the islands of the Dutch Caribbean, each of the listed island territories can […] -
Hype for the Future 47H: USVI and BVI Compared
The Virgin Islands 🇻🇬 and the Virgin Islands of the United States 🇻🇮 are related yet clearly distinct entities. Though the Spanish Virgin Islands of Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 are also of interest, referring to islands of Puerto Rican control east of the Puerto Rican mainland, the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands alike are generally associated with the name “Virgin Islands.” Though originally a name attributed to Christopher Columbus, the United States […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2025/12/18/hype-for-the-future-47h-usvi-and-bvi-compared/
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Cane Toads, Coconut Water, and the Thrush That Wouldn’t Shut Up
A stormy ferry ride, a toxic toad in the bougainvillea, and the relentless song of a thrush. But it was rum, family, and quiet laughter that lingered longest.
https://islandinthenet.com/cane-toads-coconut-water-and-the-thrush-that-wouldnt-shut-up/
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Antillean Crested Hummingbird in the Ixora
On our last morning in Bequia, Bhavna spotted an Antillean Crested Hummingbird feeding among the red Ixora blooms at the Bequia Beach Hotel.
https://islandinthenet.com/antillean-crested-hummingbird-ixora/
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Lunch and a Mojito at Sunset
A hidden lunch spot found through a local tip, and an evening of mojitos, music, and easy conversation under the almond trees.
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Coconut Water and Drunken Mermaids
We walked to the Sand Bar by way of coconut trees, long-lost cousins, and a round of Drunken Mermaids.
https://islandinthenet.com/coconut-water-and-drunken-mermaids/
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Wires, Wings, and Watchers
Three new lifers—Eared Doves, Gray Kingbirds, and a Scaly-naped Pigeon—greeted me during a slow walk through the garden on Day One in St. Vincent.
https://islandinthenet.com/gray-kingbird-tyrannus-dominicensis/
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https://archive.org/details/theycalledusbrigands
They Called Us Brigands: The Saga of St. Lucia's Freedom Fighters by Robert J. Devaux; Patrick A.B. Anthony
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#brigandage, #brigands, #Ioüanalao, #Iyonola, #Hewanarau, #Hewanorra, #StLucia, #SaintLucia, #LesserAntilles, #Caribbean, #Martinique, #Guadeloupe, #maroonage, #maroons, #marronage, #blackchattelslavery, #war, #guerrillawarfare, #guerrillawar, #guerrillas, #Caribbeanhistory, #NègMawon, #britishimperialism, #frenchimperialism, #colonialismThe Black freedom fighters of the Lesser Antilles became known as “brigands” during the french revolution. Their fascinating story has never been written, perhaps because they have been dismissed as runaway slaves in a state of insurrection. The author believed that history has been unfair to the “brigands”. He felt indebted to them for sparing the life of his great-great-great-grandmother who was left in their care when the rest of the Devaux family fled to Martinique for safety. His gratitude motivated him to attempt to exonerate the “brigands” from the stigma of their history and present them in a different light, as freedom fighters caught up in a desperate situation.
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https://archive.org/details/theycalledusbrigands
They Called Us Brigands: The Saga of St. Lucia's Freedom Fighters by Robert J. Devaux; Patrick A.B. Anthony
Topics
#brigandage, #brigands, #Ioüanalao, #Iyonola, #Hewanarau, #Hewanorra, #StLucia, #SaintLucia, #LesserAntilles, #Caribbean, #Martinique, #Guadeloupe, #maroonage, #maroons, #marronage, #blackchattelslavery, #war, #guerrillawarfare, #guerrillawar, #guerrillas, #Caribbeanhistory, #NègMawon, #britishimperialism, #frenchimperialism, #colonialismThe Black freedom fighters of the Lesser Antilles became known as “brigands” during the french revolution. Their fascinating story has never been written, perhaps because they have been dismissed as runaway slaves in a state of insurrection. The author believed that history has been unfair to the “brigands”. He felt indebted to them for sparing the life of his great-great-great-grandmother who was left in their care when the rest of the Devaux family fled to Martinique for safety. His gratitude motivated him to attempt to exonerate the “brigands” from the stigma of their history and present them in a different light, as freedom fighters caught up in a desperate situation.
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https://archive.org/details/theycalledusbrigands
They Called Us Brigands: The Saga of St. Lucia's Freedom Fighters by Robert J. Devaux; Patrick A.B. Anthony
Topics
#brigandage, #brigands, #Ioüanalao, #Iyonola, #Hewanarau, #Hewanorra, #StLucia, #SaintLucia, #LesserAntilles, #Caribbean, #Martinique, #Guadeloupe, #maroonage, #maroons, #marronage, #blackchattelslavery, #war, #guerrillawarfare, #guerrillawar, #guerrillas, #Caribbeanhistory, #NègMawon, #britishimperialism, #frenchimperialism, #colonialismThe Black freedom fighters of the Lesser Antilles became known as “brigands” during the french revolution. Their fascinating story has never been written, perhaps because they have been dismissed as runaway slaves in a state of insurrection. The author believed that history has been unfair to the “brigands”. He felt indebted to them for sparing the life of his great-great-great-grandmother who was left in their care when the rest of the Devaux family fled to Martinique for safety. His gratitude motivated him to attempt to exonerate the “brigands” from the stigma of their history and present them in a different light, as freedom fighters caught up in a desperate situation.
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https://archive.org/details/theycalledusbrigands
They Called Us Brigands: The Saga of St. Lucia's Freedom Fighters by Robert J. Devaux; Patrick A.B. Anthony
Topics
#brigandage, #brigands, #Ioüanalao, #Iyonola, #Hewanarau, #Hewanorra, #StLucia, #SaintLucia, #LesserAntilles, #Caribbean, #Martinique, #Guadeloupe, #maroonage, #maroons, #marronage, #blackchattelslavery, #war, #guerrillawarfare, #guerrillawar, #guerrillas, #Caribbeanhistory, #NègMawon, #britishimperialism, #frenchimperialism, #colonialismThe Black freedom fighters of the Lesser Antilles became known as “brigands” during the french revolution. Their fascinating story has never been written, perhaps because they have been dismissed as runaway slaves in a state of insurrection. The author believed that history has been unfair to the “brigands”. He felt indebted to them for sparing the life of his great-great-great-grandmother who was left in their care when the rest of the Devaux family fled to Martinique for safety. His gratitude motivated him to attempt to exonerate the “brigands” from the stigma of their history and present them in a different light, as freedom fighters caught up in a desperate situation.
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https://archive.org/details/theycalledusbrigands
They Called Us Brigands: The Saga of St. Lucia's Freedom Fighters by Robert J. Devaux; Patrick A.B. Anthony
Topics
#brigandage, #brigands, #Ioüanalao, #Iyonola, #Hewanarau, #Hewanorra, #StLucia, #SaintLucia, #LesserAntilles, #Caribbean, #Martinique, #Guadeloupe, #maroonage, #maroons, #marronage, #blackchattelslavery, #war, #guerrillawarfare, #guerrillawar, #guerrillas, #Caribbeanhistory, #NègMawon, #britishimperialism, #frenchimperialism, #colonialismThe Black freedom fighters of the Lesser Antilles became known as “brigands” during the french revolution. Their fascinating story has never been written, perhaps because they have been dismissed as runaway slaves in a state of insurrection. The author believed that history has been unfair to the “brigands”. He felt indebted to them for sparing the life of his great-great-great-grandmother who was left in their care when the rest of the Devaux family fled to Martinique for safety. His gratitude motivated him to attempt to exonerate the “brigands” from the stigma of their history and present them in a different light, as freedom fighters caught up in a desperate situation.