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Heritage / West Indies

The Whole House Sits the Exam: CSEC Season in Caribbean Family Life

CSEC is a regional qualification with a history of Caribbean-led assessment. The support a candidate needs depends on the person and the exam.

2026-05-28 / 4 min read

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Jamaica

Nine Night: How Jamaica Refuses to Let the Bereaved Mourn Alone

Jamaica's Nine Night brings people together around loss, with practices that vary by family and faith.

2026-07-12 / 4 min read

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Trinidad & Tobago

Hosay: Mourning, Memory, and Belonging in Trinidad

In St. James, five Hosay yards prepare tadjahs for a Muharram procession. The observance carries the memory of Karbala and a Trinidadian history of colonial repression.

2026-07-08 / 5 min read