Living in the UK has helped me realise that other ethnic groups tend to over sexualise our men and women. We’re often seen as promiscuous and “easy”, which leads people to think they can come to the Caribbean to sleep with our people and leave.

A lot of my friends have told me that they plan to solo travel to the DR, Jamaica, Colombia, Costa Rica, St Lucia etc because they presume that the women on those islands will sleep with them because they’re foreign. It hurts to hear this come from friends as someone from the Caribbean, but it helped me realise that people genuinely have a skewed perception of our region.

Hello there ! My school in Normandy/France is celebrating the international week of languages in March and we would like to receive some postcards from all over the world. If you could imagine to help us out on this, please write me a message and I will reply with all the details. Thank you so much !

PS: I have already posted this in the postcrossing and the randomactsofcards subreddits and got amazing feedback, but for now, there's not a single postcard from the Caribbean islands heading our way - can you change that ?

One of my girlfriend’s parents is from Antigua and she feels very connected to it. What’s a non food gift I can give her that’s distinctly Antiguan?

So, being serious here for a moment. Has anyone's country seriously started speaking to the general public about the rising level of US aggression in the region? I know as a Bahamian there is a non-insignificant amount of people in my country that would consider themselves Trump supporters based purely off vibes and his anti-lgbt bonifides. However it doesn't seem like my country has had a serious conversation about what increased international aggression and expansion from the most militarily and financially powerful nation to ever exist might actually entail.

I may be hyper vigilant on the matter but the continued cozying up to groups like the House of Saud and the increasingly naked fangs bared at people that can't defend themselves is worrisome to me. Because at the end of the day I don't think those in power see out multi cultural tapestry here as anything but real estate to be cleared and resources to be exploited.

I could be tripping, but their language around Gaza and the West Bank "Just clean the whole thing out" has me worried about what that could mean for us in the long run.

I'm curious, i've heard wealth disparity is very big in many Caribbean nations and some of the territories, but in many others the wealth gap is more closed.

I've heard and researched that Aruba has a very large middle class population with many Arubans being financially stable (although there is poverty), mainly thanks to their expanded tourism and financial industries. Aruba's educated, multilingual, international and diverse population has definitely aided in this as well. Aruba having low levels of corruption and a low poverty rate also helps. But i would like to know from others too.

For a native English speaker, are there any forms of the creole language that you think would be helpful to learn (for someone who is not from the Caribbean)?

I really enjoy learning different languages (and traveling) so it would just be for personal enrichment. I plan to spend some time in various parts of the Caribbean, so I was curious if there are any specific forms of Creole that are most prevalent/dominant (in the Caribbean)?, or if it really just depends on the island you are visiting? Thank you for reading. x 🙏

I posted this question a few years ago, but I decided to post this again, as there are new users in the sub and I'd like to hear from them as wel.

If there is a picture add it to the comments as well!

In Suriname the basics are: onions and garlic. That's what most dishes start with.

• Depending on if you're making meat, veggies or beans it's: soy sauce (staple), ketjap (Javanese sweetened spiced soy sauce), tomato puree, sugar, black pepper, all spice/pimento, galangal, kentjoor (aromatic ginger), ginger, celery, Chinese powder (Chinese 5 spices), bay leaves and Madame Jeanette pepper.

• Surinamese masala and cumin are used in our curry dishes.

• For pickles next to our food: cloves, bay leaves, pimento and Chinese sugar (Chinese rock sugar), vinegar and salt.

Depending on some ethnic foods or other specific dishes:

• Trassie (shrimp paste), Salam leaf (Indonesian bay leaves); common in Javanese households
• Turmeric, coriander; common in Javanese and somewhat Indo-Surinamese households
• Star Anise; common in Creole cuisine
• Chinese cooking wine; Chinese cuisine and some middle class Surinamese people use this regularly, especially in some Creole food.

What's this like in your country?

Hi! I’m a second generation Dominican-American. Growing up with an American father and Hispanic mother, we spoke alot of English in the house, but now being 23 , I want to become fluent so I can pass on the language to future generations. If anyone is willing to be my pen pal who speaks Spanish (preferably the Dominican dialect), that’d be great. I’d also be happy to receive any recommendations (you favorite podcasts, tv shows music, apps) that a young adult living in the Dominican Republic would listen to/watch/read.

A bit about me: I’m 23 years old, and I’m currently in medical school to become a physician. I love reading and roller skating, and I have an adorable little puppy. I’ve visited the DR a couple of times, but I’d like to go again to visit my mother’s family for a summer in the near future.

I really look forward to meeting someone on here that will help me immerse myself in the language everyday!

Despite me being of predominantly African descent, I find it hard to feel any sort of Connection with West Africa. I had this conversation with my cousin (who’s coolie) and he said he doesn’t feel connected to India either.

Aside from people with Taino DNA, I hardly see people who are caribbean that feel a sense of camaraderie with their ancestral background. Whether it be Europe, Africa, Asia, etc.

What are your thoughts though?

I was in SXM last year and there was very little visible evidence of technologies beyond 2019 aside from some features in the rental cars. Shocking when compared to the USA which has tons of Teslas and even some delivery robots in cities and college campuses.

Have we done this recently? I think it'd be valuable to know, different posts tend to bring out different voices.

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Allur is there a way we can make an international disclaimer or some sort informative video for non Caribbean ppl and make it go viral or something?

Between thinking Caribbean ppl are black, that black culture is d thing here, that we only have one or two religions, we basically one big country and that we welcome sex tourism happily 😵‍💫😵‍💫 and is every few days is the same questions over and over. Steupps. Or I mean just search the reddit eh. Cause is same questions over and over they have.

Update: this ain't about race eh. Read carefully. I just listed the topics that non Caribbeans ask about frequently.

I know this is a Caribbean sub, and i’m sorry if i’m offending anyone by asking this. But I saw a post in r/ukdrill where someone essentially asked if Black British Culture is a real thing.

My point was that Caribbean culture isn’t exclusively black and doesn’t only come from black people. And I said that our culture can’t be labelled black and shouldn’t be claimed by other groups of Black people and the replies crucified me. Am I wrong? I wanted to get opinions from actual Caribbean people.

I’m from america but want to support more caribbean brands. What caribbeab brands are good in your opinions? (clothes, kitchen ware, etc.)

Hey everyone,

I wanted to start a discussion about something I’ve noticed in the tech world and how it impacts us in the Caribbean. Recently, the US government restricted certain countries (including some in our region) from accessing their newest chips, which are essential for developing advanced technology. This move felt like yet another example of how geopolitical boundaries can limit progress and innovation, especially for smaller nations.

But here’s where it gets interesting: companies like DeepSeek stepped in and leveled the playing field. By providing access to cutting-edge AI and technology tools, DeepSeek made it possible for everyone—regardless of where they’re located—to develop and innovate without being held back by these restrictions. It’s a reminder that technology should be a tool for empowerment, not exclusion.

However, before anyone starts praising or criticizing DeepSeek (or similar platforms like ChatGPT), let’s address the elephant in the room: data privacy.

One thing Deepseek has done that others have not is give you an offline version which makes it impossible for your data to be collected.

The Data Trade-Off
Here’s the truth:

• DeepSeek, ChatGPT, and similar platforms have access to your data.
• Reddit, social media, and even just being on the internet come with the risk of your data being used in ways you might not expect.

This isn’t unique to any one company or platform—it’s the reality of the digital age. If you’re online, your data is being collected, analyzed, and potentially used. The key is to be aware of this trade-off and make informed decisions about how you engage with technology.

Questions for Discussion:

1. What are your thoughts on the US restricting access to advanced tech chips? Do you think this is fair, or does it widen the gap between developed and developing nations?
2. How has DeepSeek (or similar platforms) impacted your ability to access technology and innovate? Have you noticed a difference in opportunities since these tools became available?
3. How do you feel about the data privacy trade-off? Are you comfortable with the idea that your data might be used, or do you think companies should be more transparent and accountable?
4. What steps do you take to protect your data online? Do you think governments or companies should do more to safeguard user privacy?

Let’s keep this conversation respectful and productive. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a casual user, or just someone curious about these issues, your perspective matters.

TL;DR: The US restricted access to advanced tech chips, but companies like DeepSeek are leveling the playing field by providing access to similar technology. However, this comes with the trade-off of data privacy, which is a reality for anyone using the internet. Let’s discuss how this impacts the Caribbean and what it means for the future of tech and privacy.

Most Caribbeans worship african religions or are Christian or islamic?

ps: Not expected the Caribbean to be so spiritually diverse. Each island is its own universe xdxd

I always assumed Grace foods (who also own dunns river) was black Owned. What are some brands you was shocked wasn’t black owned ?

The Haitian restaurant restaurant near my home makes INCREDIBLE epis and pikliz; and after buying so much of both a bit too frequently for my wallet's liking, I decided to make my own Epis tonight and followed the recipe from the website below. I know that there are a number of variations on epis recipes, but something's not right with how it turned out. I don't know what went "wrong" of if my epis can be saved. But, it turned out too watery (probably from all of the fresh veggies and fresh lime juice... and yes, I know the recipe didn't call for lime). The epis that I normally buy from the restaurant is creamy and smooth...2 adjectives that do not describe the epis that I made.

How do I improve the texture and/or thicken it up?

https://www.foodfidelity.com/haitian-epis/

Was harvested this morning, went to get a drink. Did have a glass before putting it in the fridge, slowly drank, that also turned colors, just thought it was cuz no fridge.