Podcasts about Leeward Islands

Join Pastor Roderick Webster in this powerful devotional as he unpacks Hebrews 12:25–29 and shares his firsthand account of the 1974 Leeward Islands earthquake. Discover how, in a world where buildings crumble and nations tremble—whether from natural disasters, geopolitical upheavals (like Russia and Ukraine), or unexpected life storms—only eternal values remain unshaken. In this message, you'll learn: A Personal Earthquake Testimony: Pastor Roderick recounts the October 8, 1974 quake on the island of Antigua, illustrating how quickly everything we trust in this world can fall apart. Biblical Foundations for Stability: Explore Hebrews 12:25–29's promise of unmovable “things that cannot be shaken” and 2 Peter 3:10–11's call to live a life marked by godliness instead of being consumed by temporal pursuits. Jesus' Parable of the Wise vs. Foolish Builders: Reflect on Matthew 7:24–29 to see why building your life on the solid rock of Christ means you won't collapse when the storms of life hit. Four Unshakeable Truths: Learn the four “eternal” investments you must be making—values that will outlast every crisis, every tornado, every shake.Whether you're facing financial uncertainty, family crises, or global unrest, this devotional will encourage you to root your faith in things that last forever. If you're looking for practical, Scripture-driven insight on finding peace when everything around you is unstable, this video is for you.

When tropical storm systems barrel across the Atlantic Ocean toward North America, they often take aim at the Lesser Antilles—an arc of small islands that marks the eastern boundary of the Caribbean Sea. In fact, the islands often are the first thing forecasters talk about when a tropical system heads our way.The Lesser Antilles arc from the U.S. Virgin Islands, near Puerto Rico, all the way down to South America. They comprise three separate groups: the Leeward Islands, the Windward Islands, and the Leeward Antilles. The Windwards extend farthest into the Atlantic. They were the first stop for European sailing ships, which followed the prevailing winds to the Americas.Most of the islands are volcanic. They formed as two of the plates that make up Earth's crust plunged below the Caribbean Plate. As the rock descended, it melted. Some of the molten rock then forced its way upward, building the islands.Earthquakes rock some of the islands. And some of the volcanoes that built the islands are still active. A massive eruption that began in 1995, for example, destroyed the capital of the island of Montserrat, and forced most of the population to leave the island.Despite the volcanoes and hurricanes, many of the individual islands are popular tourist sites. Places like the Virgin Islands, Aruba, and Martinique offer tropical beaches, coral reefs, rugged mountains, and other natural attractions—at the edge of the Caribbean Sea.

In this powerful episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, hosts Jordan Shannon and West Indies star Kieran Powell are joined by Akeem Charles, West Indies Board Director from St Maarten, for an honest and heartfelt conversation about cricket. From producing raw cricketing talent with minimal infrastructure to the pressing need for investment in grassroots development, the trio discusses the challenges faced by players in St Maarten and the wider Leeward Islands cricket structure. The discussion highlights how, despite these hurdles, the island continues to punch above its weight producing international stars like Keacy Carty, the in-form West Indies batter, who has become a symbol of pride for St Maarten. With Kieran and Akeem sharing a friendship, the episode flows naturally into reflections on the future of Leeward Islands cricket, the importance of nurturing regional talent, and how better facilities could unlock a new era for cricket in the Eastern Caribbean. This is more than just a cricket conversation it's raising awareness, support, and sustainable development in an often-overlooked part of the cricketing world. #StMaarten #cricket #LeewardIslandsCricket #KeacyCarty #WestIndiescricket #cricketinfrastructure #Caribbeancricketdevelopment, #grassrootscricket #AkeemCharles #KieranPowell #PowettPlayPodcast #caribbeancricket #windiescricket #cricketpodcast

In this episode of the PowettPlay Podcast, hosts Jordan Shannon and West Indies cricketer Kieran Powell break down the recently announced West Indies Breakout T20 League - a tournament designed to spotlight emerging talent across the region. With the official squads now finalised, Kieran delivers a brutally honest take on the selection process, especially regarding the Leeward Islands squad. He raises serious concerns over certain player inclusions, questioning whether the selections align with the league's mission of discovering new stars. His frank and unfiltered insight offers a rare, insider perspective that fans and aspiring cricketers won't want to miss. Key Talking Points: ✅ Breakout or missed opportunity? A deep dive into the squad selections ✅ Leeward Islands controversy – Did selectors get it right? ✅ West Indies cricket's future – Is this the right model for unearthing talent? Tune in for a must-listen discussion, as Jordan and Kieran tackle the biggest talking points from the West Indies Breakout T20 League and what it means for the future of Caribbean cricket.

Cricket Trivia has arrived.  What legal term is also used for the two little wooden sticks that sit on top of the vertical stumps that make up the wicket? The six Caribbean cricket associations of Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, the Leeward Islands, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Windward Islands collectively play international cricket under what name?What honour was Frank Worrell, a Barbadian who played for the West Indies mostly in the 50s, the first to receive in 1964?Which country's cricket team is named the Proteas?Which family of four brothers all played cricket for the national team, though the most that played at any one time was threeIn test cricket what is the significance of the number 99.94?What fruity term is sometimes used to describe a ball/delivery in cricket that is unplayable and often will result in a wicket? Which country holds the record for most ICC tournament wins in both men's and women's versions?Only one fielding player wears gloves, as they crouch to field near the batter. What is the name for this position?If you like this episode, you might enjoy our Rugby episode.Music Hot Swing, Fast Talkin, Bass Walker, Dances and Dames, Ambush by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Don't forget to follow us on social media: Patreon - patreon.com/quizbang - Please consider supporting us on Patreon. Check out our fun extras for patrons and help us keep this podcast going. We appreciate any level of support! Website - quizbangpod.com Check out our website, it will have all the links for social media that you need and while you're there, why not go to the contact us page and submit a question! Facebook - @quizbangpodcast - we post episode links and silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess. Instagram - Quiz Quiz Bang Bang (quizquizbangbang), we post silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess. Twitter - @quizbangpod We want to start a fun community for our fellow trivia lovers. If you hear/think of a fun or challenging trivia question, post it to our twitter feed and we will repost it so everyone can take a stab it. Come for the trivia - stay for the trivia. Ko-Fi - ko-fi.com/quizbangpod - Keep that sweet caffeine running through our body with a Ko-Fi, power us through a late night of fact checking and editing!

Hear about travel to the West Indies, to the islands of Sint Maarten/Saint Martin, Anguilla, Saba, Saint Barthélemy, and Sint Eustatius, as the Amateur Traveler talks to Jeff Ohlfs about his island-hopping adventure. Why should you travel to these 5 islands? Jeff says, "Some of them are not visited at all. Some of them are overly visited. They're all near each other, so it makes for a nice little grouping. I used St. Martin as a base. St. Martin is known as the friendly island and you can do daily flights to each of the other islands." Jeff recommends an itinerary that includes visiting five of the Leeward Islands in the Lesser Antilles, known as the British, Dutch, and French West Indies. His suggested itinerary includes the following islands: St. Martin (French and Dutch) Use St. Martin as a base for island hopping. Stay at the Azure Hotel and Art Studio on Simpson Bay Beach. Explore both the Dutch side (Philipsburg) and the French side (Marigot). Visit historical forts like Fort Amsterdam and Fort St. Louis. Experience the famous Princess Juliana International Airport at Maho Beach. Recommended dining: Beirut Restaurant (Mediterranean), Mary's Boon Restaurant (local fish), and Villa Royale (French side, goat curry with guava berry liqueur). ... https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-the-west-indies/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's Headlines: The Supreme Court has undermined the Chevron deference, a precedent that allowed federal agencies to enact rules in their areas of expertise. This decision could impact regulations on clean air, water, vehicle safety, emissions, anti-discrimination protections, and consumer rights, shifting power to the judiciary and hindering law enforcement. This ruling is particularly significant as it aligns with Donald Trump's Project 2025 agenda to dismantle the administrative state and favor corporate interests. In another ruling, the Supreme Court favored January 6th rioters by dismissing obstruction charges related to their attempt to stop the 2020 election certification. This decision could affect Donald Trump's own obstruction charges in his criminal indictment. Additionally, the Supreme Court extended its term to decide on Trump's immunity claim regarding election interference. The decision, expected soon, could delay trial proceedings past the election. The Court also upheld an Oregon ban on unhoused individuals sleeping in public spaces, ruling it does not violate the 8th amendment's prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment. Meanwhile, Steve Bannon is set to begin a four-month prison sentence for contempt of Congress after the Supreme Court refused to hear his case.On the international front, France's far-right National Rally party, led by Marine Le Pen, is leading in first-round voting, with President Macron's centrist party potentially finishing third behind a new left-wing coalition. Lastly, Hurricane Beryl has rapidly intensified to a category 4 storm, expected to impact Barbados, the Grenadines, St. Vincent, Grenada, and the Windward and Leeward Islands with significant storm surge flooding. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NY Times: What the Chevron Ruling Means for the Federal Government The Intercept: Supreme Court's Latest Power Grab: Regulatory Oversight Reuters: US Supreme Court raises bar for obstruction charge against Trump, Jan. 6 rioters  AP News: The Supreme Court nears the end of another momentous term. A decision on Trump's immunity looms NY Times: Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Sleeping Outdoors in Homelessness Case AP News: France elections 2024: Far-right National Rally leads first round of snap polls Axios: Historic, powerful Hurricane Beryl to hit Windward Islands  Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we have Captain Joshua Ryan and Chef Gustavo on Valentina, currently chartering in the Leeward Islands. We discuss their trip through the Panama Canal, Linda, and the Sandbar.   Valentina 62ft (Cat) Sleeps 6 guests in 2 queens and 1 double.   If you have questions or ideas for guests to have, please email us at yachtcharters@songsinthesails.com Don't forget to like, subscribe and share!  Executive Producers: Levi Lowrey and Stephanie Lowrey Audio Engineer: Nebari Studio ( https://levilowreymusic.com/nebari-studio) Music by: Levi Lowrey - A Maritime Song If you are interested in being an Episode Sponsor, let us know.  Connect with us on Socials! Website Facebook Instagram Pinterest LinkedIn TikTok 

In this episode, the lads shine a spotlight on Kieran's remarkable century, a game-changing innings that paved the way for a spectacular victory for the Leeward Islands Hurricanes which leave them 2nd in the table just behind Winwards Islands. They also look ahead to Kieran's game against Jamaica starting this week on which looks to be a potentially good batting wicket. The discussion doesn't stop there. They also shift gears to explore the exciting world of franchise cricket, delving into the electrifying atmosphere of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and casting their gaze towards the imminent kickoff of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and what does the future hold for the IPL?

Embark on another captivating chat with Kieran and Jordan as they delve into Kieran's recent performance for Leeward Islands against Trinidad & Tobago, where Kieran notched up an impressive score of 65. Jordan sheds light on the impact Kieran seems to be making on the younger players in the team, emphasising the value of experience within a cricket side. The conversation also delves into the remarkable achievement of Rahkeem Cornwall, who recently reached the milestone of 400 first-class wickets. Kieran shares his perspective on Jimbo's current form, asserting that the seasoned player hasn't even hit his peak rhythm yet.The discussion transitions to the international stage, focusing on the recent England vs. India series where India clinched victory. The duo explores the future trajectories of promising young England spinners, Tom Hartley and Shoib Bashir, and contemplates strategies for ensuring they get ample overs during the English county series. The conversation is a perfect blend of personal anecdotes, team dynamics, and broader cricketing insights, making it an engaging and enriching experience for cricket enthusiasts.

Join hosts Jordan Shannon and Kieran Powell in Episode 17 of PowettPlay as they dive into Kieran's morning training for the Leeward Islands' match against Trinidad & Tobago. The discussion then shifts to the India vs England series, with a focus on Bazball (again) and the question of whether England will be remembered for entertainment over success. The hosts explore various cricket topics such as New Zealand hosting Australia. Wrapping up, they delve into the challenges of franchise T20 tournaments, dissecting the issues caused by overlapping schedules. Don't miss this condensed yet comprehensive episode, offering insights into the cricketing world's highs and challenges.

Episode 16 of PowettPlay is here as hosts Jordan and Kieran dive into the world of cricket. In this episode, they discuss the 2nd test match between India and England in Visakhapatnam. Join the conversation as they shine a spotlight on the brilliance of Kane Williamson, exploring what it takes to excel across all three forms of the game. In a candid discussion, Kieran opens up about an issue within Leeward Islands cricket, as he explains as to why he isn't part of the first round of fixtures in the West Indies 4 day Championship tournament. But that's not all – this episode is packed with the usual cricket banter, where the hosts explore the latest news, controversies, and trends in the world of cricket. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual follower, PowettPlay Episode 16 promises to be an engaging journey through the crests and troughs of the cricketing landscape. Tune in for cricket natter that's as entertaining as the sport itself!

Brazilian intelligence agents arrested for illegal cellphone tracking, Brazil's President vetoes bill limiting Indigenous land claims, Israeli troops prepare for potential ground invasion of Gaza, Greta Thunberg deletes pro-Palestine post, Philippines orders halt to AI apps due to security risks, Kenya stampede kills 6 during celebrations, Orionid meteor shower set to peak, Russian journalist detained for failing to register as foreign agent, hurricanes approach Mexico and Leeward Islands.

Government shutdown averted with just hours to go, Powerball grows to over a billion dollars, United Auto Workers are stil striking and now two auto plants are closing, Trump due in NY courtroom this morning and Tropical storm Phillipe set to hit the Leeward Islands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government shutdown averted with just hours to go, Powerball grows to over a billion dollars, United Auto Workers are stil striking and now two auto plants are closing, Trump due in NY courtroom this morning and Tropical storm Phillipe set to hit the Leeward Islands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government shutdown averted with just hours to go, Powerball grows to over a billion dollars, United Auto Workers are stil striking and now two auto plants are closing, Trump due in NY courtroom this morning and Tropical storm Phillipe set to hit the Leeward Islands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government shutdown averted with just hours to go, Powerball grows to over a billion dollars, United Auto Workers are stil striking and now two auto plants are closing, Trump due in NY courtroom this morning and Tropical storm Phillipe set to hit the Leeward Islands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on Tropical Weathe-Philippe.

Today's Headlines: In recent news, Trump's former trade advisor, Peter Navarro, has been convicted of 2 counts of criminal contempt of Congress for defying a House January 6th committee subpoena. Navarro's connection to an election interference strategy called the "Green Bay Sweep" was of particular interest to the committee. He now faces potential prison time and fines. Meanwhile, California is moving towards legalizing psychedelics for personal use by adults over 21, with legislation passing in the State Assembly. Hurricane Lee is rapidly intensifying and may become a category 5 storm, posing a significant threat to the Leeward Islands and Puerto Rico. Finally, Elon Musk's controversial tweets targeting the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) have sparked accusations of antisemitism and the threat of a defamation lawsuit. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NY Times: Peter Navarro Convicted of Contempt of Congress Over Jan. 6 Subpoena  Forbes: California Lawmakers Pass Psychedelics Legalization Bill Axios: Hurricane Lee intensifies at "exceptional rate," headed for Category 5 Yahoo: According to Elon Musk's own math, the company formerly known as Twitter has lost 90% of its value and could be worth just $4 billion CBS News: Elon Musk threatens to sue Anti-Defamation League over antisemitism claims Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Amanda Duberman and Bridget Schwartz Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exposing Texas' Excess Emissions Problems In the early hours of August 22, 2020, Hurricane Laura was still just a tropical storm off the coast of the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean. But effects from the monstrous storm, which would ultimately take at least 81 lives, were already being felt on the U.S. Gulf Coast. As rain poured down on the Sweeney refinery in Old Ocean, Texas, that afternoon, two processing units failed, releasing nearly 1,400 pounds of sulfur dioxide, which can cause trouble breathing, and other chemicals. Over the next few days, Laura siphoned up moisture from the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico and transformed into a Category 1 hurricane. In Texas, chemical plants began shutting down, hurriedly burning off unprocessed chemicals and releasing vast amounts of pollution in anticipation of the storm making landfall. On August 24, Motiva's Port Arthur refinery released 36,000 pounds of sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, and other noxious pollutants. The next morning, Motiva began purging chemicals its plant had been processing, emitting nearly 48,000 pounds of carbon monoxide and propylene, among other pollutants. The following day, a Phillips 66 refinery in southwest Louisiana shut down, releasing more than 1,900 pounds of sulfur dioxide. Then, as gale-force winds swept through coastal communities and the relentless rain poured down, the chemical facilities increasingly malfunctioned. To read the rest, visit sciencefriday.com.   A Scientist's Catalog Of 100 Days Under The Sea In February, Dr. Joe Dituri put on his scuba gear, dove 30 feet below the surface, and entered a 100-square-foot underwater lodge. This former US Navy diving officer didn't come up again for air until June 9, spending 100 days underwater. And even before the end of his stay, he broke the record for living underwater. He did all of this in the name of science—to understand how the human body handles long-term exposure to pressure. This mission is called Project Neptune 100, and because those 100 days are finally up, we're taking a deep dive into the underwater habitat to hear what is to be learned from so many days below the waves. We recorded this interview with Dituri on Day #94 with a live virtual audience, whom you'll hear from later. Ira talks with Dr. Deep Sea, aka Dr. Joe Dituri, a biomedical engineer and associate professor at the University of South Florida, and Dr. Sarah Spelsberg, wilderness emergency specialist and the medical lead for Project Neptune 100 coming to us from the Maldives. To see some photos of Dr. Dituri's undersea life, visit sciencefriday.com.   Unmasking Owls' Mysteries Don't let owls' cute faces fool you—they're deadly predators. This duality is part of what makes them so mysterious to humans. And their contradictions don't end there: Their hoots are among the most distinctive bird sounds, yet owls are nearly silent when gliding through the air to catch their prey. Scientists are learning more about why owls are such good predators—how their hearing and night vision are so sharp, and their flight so silent. With new technology, researchers are also decoding owl communications, increasing our understanding of their social structures and mating habits. John Dankosky talks about all things owls with Jennifer Ackerman, author of the new book, What An Owl Knows: The New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Birds.   To stay updated on all-things-science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters. Transcripts for each segment will be available the week after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.

Episode 376 debuts on May 31, at 8:00 PM Eastern. Rebroadcasts will take place according to the Crusade Channel programming schedule (note: all times listed are Central time). The topic is A Musical Pilgrimage to Montserrat. The Music from the Llibre Vermell of Montserrat (texts and translations) — by Dick Wursten at dick.wursten.be Pilgrimage in Medieval Ireland at Montserrat in Spain — by Louise Nugent at pilgrimagemedievalireland.com Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey — at wikipedia.org Catalonia —at wikipedia.org Christopher Columbus with Bernardo Buil (This is the monk from Montserrat Abbey who was with Columbus in 1493 when he explored the Leeward Islands and named one of them "Santa María de Montserrate") — at prints-online.com Stella Splendens, performed by Prima Luce (simpler version) — at YouTube.com Stella Splendens, performed by Ensemble Micrologus & Capella De Música De Santa Maria Del Mar — at YouTube.com Stella Splendens, performed by Hespèrion XXI under the direction of Jordi Savall — at YouTube.com The Virgin of Montserrat, public domain via Wikimedia Commons “Reconquest” is a militant, engaging, and informative Catholic radio program featuring interviews with interesting guests as well as commentary by your host. It is a radio-journalistic extension of the Crusade of Saint Benedict Center. Each weekly, one-hour episode of Reconquest will debut RIGHT HERE on Wednesday night at 8:00 PM Eastern (7:00 PM Central). It will then be rebroadcast according to the Crusade Channel programming schedule (note: all times listed are Central time).

To break away from the winter boredom, why not imagine a cruise around the Leeward Islands, from Sint Maarten down to Dominica and back up the east side of the chain and back to Sint Maarten, Home of Mary's Boon Resort and the Princess Juliana airport, where you'll land. A lot of the tunes in this episode are very familiar, as you've probably heard them all over the radio for decades, but I've found great use for them. They fit in well for this adventure aboard a classic 4 masted clipper ship. After customs, we walk to the ship, up the gangway and get ready for this Caribbean Sea cruise.

Episode Notes This week in 1710... a prominent Virginia politician meets a grisly end. Daniel Parke quickly ascended to the Virginia House of Burgesses and the Governor's Council, before being awarded governorship of the Leeward Islands. But despite his political successes, his difficult personality won him enemies. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

We are taking a short break while John works the Annapolis Sailboat Show and then heads for the Leeward Islands aboard Ave del Mar. Over in Mallorca, Mike has a couple of walls to knock down. Rest assured, we have plenty of fascinating guests and escapades lined up for Season 3. It is going to be the best season yet. If you need to get in touch, you can contact us via: john@boatradio.co mike@boatradio.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/remarkablestories/message

By September, 1926, the population of Dade County and the City of Miami had blossomed to well over 100,000; more than doubling from the census figure of 42,753 in 1920 - construction was everywhere. New buildings were constantly starting on Miami Beach, which had been built across Biscayne Bay on a series of barrier islands, bulldozed from their mangrove beginnings. Most of the new residents were unfamiliar with tropical storms and hurricanes. According to the National Weather Service, On September 11, 1926 a few ships in the central Atlantic reported on a tropical system moving west. It passed north of the Leeward Islands and Puerto Rico on the 14th, 15th, and 16th, avoiding normal channels of Caribbean information. In those days before satellite pictures and reconnaissance aircraft, the hurricane remained somewhat of a mystery, with only a few ship reports to tell of its existence. As late as the morning of September 17, less than 24 hours before the category 4 storm's effects would begin in South Florida, no warnings had been issued. At noon, the Miami Weather Bureau Office was authorized to post storm warnings. When barometric pressure began to fall rapidly around 11 PM the night of September 17, hurricane warnings were issued.  The eye of the hurricane passed over downtown Miami and parts of Cocoanut Grove and South Miami around 6:30 AM on September 18. The residents of the city, unfamiliar with hurricanes, thought the storm was over and emerged from their places of refuge out into the city streets. People even began returning to the mainland from Miami Beach. The lull lasted only about 35 minutes, during which the streets became crowded with people. The worst part of the hurricane, with onshore southeasterly winds bringing a 10-foot storm surge onto Miami Beach and the barrier islands, began around 7 AM and continued the rest of the morning. At the height of the storm surge, the water from the Atlantic extended all the way across Miami Beach and Biscayne Bay and into the City of Miami for several blocks. On October 9, well after the hurricane, the Red Cross reported that 372 persons had died in the storm and over 6,000 persons were injured. Damages in 1926 dollars were estimated at $105 million, which would be more than $164 billion in 2021 dollars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On August 29, 1960, the storm that would become Hurricane Donna formed near the Cape Verde Islands off the African coast. It would go on to cause 150 deaths from Puerto Rico to New England over the next two weeks. On August 31, Donna attained hurricane status and headed west toward the Caribbean. It was a Category 4 hurricane by the time it reached the Leeward Islands on September 4. Donna left a path of destruction across on Puerto Rico and a portion of the Bahamas before turning northeast toward Cuba and the Florida Keys. Donna punished Cuba, one hundred and twenty people lost their lives in there when evacuation plans were not carried out properly. On September 9, winds with speeds of up to 200 miles per hour battered the Florida Keys before Donna skipped back to the Atlantic Ocean. The storm then rode the Florida coastline, causing 13 deaths in Fort Myers and Daytona Beach. The state's grapefruit and orange crops also took devastating blows and almost half of the largest mangrove tree forest in the United States was lost. It was the strongest storm to hit Florida until Andrew in 1992. On September 12, Donna battered the Outer Banks on North Carolina and was still a Category 3 hurricane. It stared to move quickly, it hit the New England coast on the night of September 12, 1960, still with hurricane force winds. Blue Hill Observatory, MA, had a wind gust of 145 mph. It is the only hurricane on record to produce hurricane force winds in every state that has a coast line on the Atlantic Ocean. Florida received the most damage from Hurricane Donna. Portions of southern and western Florida received over 10 in of rainfall from the hurricane. In the state of Florida, the storm destroyed 2,156 homes and trailers, severely damaged 3,903, and inflicted minor impact on 30,524 others. Winds as strong as 100 mph were observed along the coast of New Jersey. Damage from the storm was most severe in Atlantic, Cape May, Monmouth and Ocean counties, where numerous boats, docks, boardwalks, and cottages were damaged or destroyed. A resort area in Cliffwood beach, New Jersey saw its boardwalk and tourist attractions destroyed by the hurricane, and the area has never recovered to this day, 61 years later. Losses to agriculture were significant, with damage to apple and peach trees "considerable", the former of which lost about one-third of its crops. Wind damage to corn and sorghum resulted in a delay in their harvest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe & Joe Weather Show A brutally hot and humid day has lead to a widespread severe weather outbreak this evening from Ohio to New England. Numerous severe thunderstorm watches and warnings are posted. The severe weather threat shifts south to the Mid Atlantic states on Thursday with thunderstorms and the potential for heavy rain and some severe storms. In the tropicsl a developing low east of the Leeward Islands is organzing and this system could become a tropical depression or a tropical storm in the next 48 hours. Advisories are being issued on Potential Tropical Cyclone 5. We have the outlook for the 4th of Ju;ly weekend which continues to trend better. Heat and humidity will be gone for the weekend. Omni True Value Hardware has everything you need for emergency preparedness in case of a hurricane http://omnitruevalue.com Wholesale Holiday Lighting By Gianinni for all your decorating needs https://liholidaylighting.com You can support this podcast by subscribing to Patreon for full weather coverage. https://patreon.com/meteorologistjoecioffi --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-cioffi/support

In episode 52, Chris answers a listener question about the historical fleet of P&O Australia. We chat about the latest cruise news including Holland America Lines 148th Anniversary and Chris surprises Baz with a quick fire round of questions, usually reserved for guests of the show. BUY ME A COFFEEThis podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates.  https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXP&O AUstraliaPacific AriaPacific ExplorerPacific Encounter Bow ArtPacific Encounter AftPhoto credit: P&O AustraliaMARITIME HISTORY Chris discusses the current and previous ships of the P&O Australia Fleet from the early days fo Fairstar through to the latest ships to join the fleet Pacific Encounter & AdventureCRUISE NEWSHolland America Line (HAL) celebrated its 148th anniversary last Sun.The mainstays of the cruise line's business throughout the 19th century were transportation and shipping, before HAL offered its first vacation cruise in 1895. Today, the cruise line operates 10 ships that visit more than 500 ports across all seven continents.Holland America Line Introduces ‘Have It All' Premium PackageFor travellers who appreciate taking an inclusive vacation with extra amenities factored upfront into the price, Holland America Line is launching a new “Have It All” premium package that includes shore excursions, beverages, specialty dining and Wi-Fi in one base cruise fare.Available year-round on all itineraries six days or longer except Grand Voyages, “Have It All” is valued at $99 per guest, per day, for a seven-day cruise, and “Have it All” cruise fares represent incredible savings of 50% or more off the included amenities compared to purchasing them individually. “Have it All” fares will be available for booking April 21, 2021.Cruises of 6 to 9 days:One shore excursion up to $100 value or $100 off any one tour for all guests in a stateroom. Choose from among thousands of tours all over the world – from active ziplining adventures to immersive, historical explorations.Signature Beverage Package for all guests in a stateroom. Enjoy a large selection of wine, beer, spirits, cocktails, soda, coffee and more. Up to 15 drinks per day allowed, and bar service charges are included.One night award-winning specialty dining for all guests in a stateroom. Pinnacle Grill is the ultimate steakhouse at sea, while Tamarind showcases the traditions of Southeast Asia, China and Japan with sensuous flavors and dishes. Canaletto is a relaxed venue that serves authentic Italian cuisine. Ships with Tamarind receive one night at Tamarind or Pinnacle Grill. Ships without Tamarind receive one night at Pinnacle Grill or Canaletto.A Wi-Fi package for the first and second guests in a stateroomCruises of 10 to 20 days: All of the extras included in the package for six- to nine-day cruises, PLUS an additional $100 shore excursion or tour credit ($200 per guest total).Two nights specialty dining: ships with Tamarind receive one night at Pinnacle Grill and one night at Tamarind. Ships without Tamarind receive one night at Pinnacle Grill and one night at Canaletto.Cruises of 21+ days (excluding Grand Voyages): All of the extras included in the package for 10- to 20-day cruises, PLUS an additional $100 shore excursion or tour credit ($300 per guest total).Three nights specialty dining: Ships with Tamarind receive one night at Pinnacle Grill, one night at Tamarind and one night at Canaletto. Ships without Tamarind receive two nights at Pinnacle Grill and one night at Canaletto.Seabourn, Barbados Partnering To Launch Summer Luxury Cruises From July 2021Seabourn, together with the Government of Barbados, is developing plans to restart guest sailings on a second ship through a series of new summer voyages operating round-trip out of Bridgetown, Barbados, beginning on July 18, 2021.The brand also previously announced plans to resume guest operations in Greece aboard Seabourn Ovation starting July 3. More details on those plans are available here.Seabourn Odyssey will operate 7-day cruises from Barbados to Southern Caribbean destinations, including idyllic ports of call in Antigua, the British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, and St. Kitts. The voyages are open for booking on April 21. Guests can also choose a 14-day option, which combines the two distinct 7-day itineraries between Windward and Leeward Islands in the Caribbean Sea. Previously released itineraries for Fall 2021 sailings include additional port calls in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Guadeloupe, and Martinique.The itineraries include unique Seabourn experiences that become highlights of every traveller's trip. The “Caviar in the Surf” at Carambola Beach has become a perennial favourite, allowing guests to enjoy beautiful beaches while Seabourn team members wade through turquoise water to serve chilled caviar and Champagne.Silversea announces restart of cruising With demand at an all-time high, Silversea Cruises today opened sales on brand new voyages aboard Silver Moon to the Eastern Mediterranean, departing from Greece from June 18, 2021. The leading ultra-luxury cruise line unveiled a collection of nine voyages—each 10 days in length—which will sail round-trip from Piraeus (Athens), taking in many of Greece's most beautiful destinations, such as Santorini, Paros, Mykonos, and Crete, among others, as well as Haifa (Israel) and CyprusViking takes delivery of Venus Viking® announced it took delivery of Viking Venus®, the company's newest ocean ship. The delivery ceremony took place this morning when the ship was presented at Fincantieri's shipyard in Ancona, Italy. Viking Venus will now make her way to the United Kingdom, where she will be officially named on May 17, 2021 by her ceremonial godmother, Anne Diamond, the esteemed British journalist and broadcaster. The ship will then sail spring and summer departures of the England's Scenic Shores itinerary.Aida to commence cruises from Greece May 2021 Aida Cruises today announced it will offer new cruises in Greece from May 23, 2021, with 7-day cruises departing from Corfu and traveling through the Greek islands to Crete and Rhodes, as well as to Katakolon (Olympia) and Piraeus (Athens). Guests can also enjoy the amenities on board with multiple restaurants, bars, cultural activities and sports facilities, as well as organized shore excursions to explore the ports of call.Greece is one of the most popular vacation destinations for German travelers. From May 14, 2021, the Mediterranean country will reopen for tourism from May 14. Its turquoise waters, fascinating culture, unique Greek flair and more make a vacation in this country so attractive.MSC updates 2021 Summer deployment Three ships in the West Mediterranean, calling Italy and Malta  MSC Grandiosa will initially extend her current 7-night itinerary, calling at the Italian ports of Genoa, Civitavecchia for Rome, Naples, Palermo as well as Valletta, Malta. The Spanish ports of Valencia and Barcelona will be added to the ship's current itinerary as soon as these destinations confirm their availability.MSC Seaside will commence sailing on 1 May from Genoa calling at the newly introduced ports of Siracusa in Sicily and Taranto in Puglia, as well as Civitavecchia for Rome and Valetta in Malta. The ship's itinerary will then be enriched with calls to the French port of Marseille as soon as its availability is confirmed.Regarding MSC Seaside, in addition to the range of protected excursions developed for this itinerary MSC Cruises will introduce a special private beach experience in Taranto, exclusively for the ship' guests. A day out at the beach is an important part of a summer holiday so now guests on MSC Seaside will be able to relax on the sandy beach next to the clear waters of the Ionian Sea.MSC Seashore at the end of July will join the MSC Cruises fleet to become its new flagship and from 1 August until 31 October will offer 7-night cruises calling the Italian ports of Genoa, Naples and Messina, as well as Valletta in Malta, Barcelona in Spain and Marseille in France.Three ships in the East Mediterranean, calling Italy, Greece, Croatia and MontenegroMSC Cruises will deploy three ships in this ever-popular region for the upcoming summer season offering a range of different itineraries in the East Mediterranean, offering ports of embarkation in Italy from Trieste, Venice and Bari as well as Piraeus for Athens in Greece, calling at some of the most beautiful Greek Islands, Kotor in Montenegro as well as the vibrant ports of Dubrovnik and Split in Croatia.MSC Orchestra will now depart on 5 June offering guests embarkation in the Italian ports of Venice on Saturdays, Bari on Sundays and then call at the Greek Islands of Corfu, Mykonos as well as Dubrovnik in Croatia.MSC Splendida will commence sailing from 12 June with embarkation in Trieste, Italy on Saturdays and in Bari on Tuesdays, calling at Dubrovnik in Croatia, Corfu in Greece and Kotor in Montenegro.Rounding out the offering in the East Mediterranean is MSC Magnifica from 20 June with embarkation in the Italian ports of Venice on Sundays, Bari on Mondays and Piraeus for Athens on Wednesdays, then calling at the Greek Island of Mykonos and Split, Croatia.UK Domestic CruisesFrom 20 May, the line's flagship MSC Virtuosa will perform her inaugural season in the UK and offer mini cruises from Southampton calling at Portland in Dorset on the Jurassic coast. From 12 June she will operate 7-night cruises from Southampton with embarkation in Liverpool, Greenock for Glasgow and also calling at Portland and Belfast in Northern Ireland. These cruises are designed for British residents only. The sailings are open to vaccinated and non-vaccinated guests and all guests will be tested prior to embarkation.Germany, Northern EuropeIn Germany, considering the current uncertainty regarding the timing for the reopening of local ports, MSC Cruises ships must delay the start of their summer season out of the country's ports until 15 June.At the same time, MSC Cruises today announced that MSC Seaview will homeport in Kiel, Germany starting on 19 June replacing MSC Virtuosa.Additionally, MSC Preziosa is planned to depart on 21 June from Hamburg, Germany and MSC Musica on 20 June from Warnemunde, Germany, if the German ports are open.The three ships are planned to serve 7- and longer nights sailings with itineraries either to the Norwegian fjords or the Baltic capitals, as per their current schedule.MSC Cruises signs landmark agreement with Cruise Saudi to bring its ships to Saudi Arabian watersLine to deploy MSC Magnifica and MSC Virtuosa to the region, two of its most innovative and modern shipsUnder the terms of the agreement, MSC Magnifica will homeport in Jeddah, the commercial hub and one of the largest cities of Saudi Arabia, as well as the second-largest port in the Middle East with a historical centre that has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.Operating seven-day Red Sea cruises from November 2021 to March 2022, the vessel will visit a selection of ports and destinations in the region and three Saudi ports including weekly calls to the port of AlWajh, the gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage site of AlUla.As the Kingdom prepares to host the inaugural Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2021 on 5 December in Jeddah, MSC Magnifica guests will have the chance to follow this exciting global sports event during their trip aboard MSC Magnifica.In addition to MSC Magnifica's Red Sea sailings, MSC Cruises' flagship MSC Virtuosa will see her winter 2021 programme in the Arabian Gulf enriched with calls in the port of Dammam, visiting AlAhsa oasis, another UNESCO World Heritage site.MSC Virtuosa will call at this new exciting destination every week from December 2021 to March 2022.Move marks milestone in positioning Saudi Arabia as premier global cruise destination. The two companies expect a total of up to 170,000 guests to explore Saudi Arabia's historical, cultural and natural treasures on board the two MSC Cruises ships during the upcoming winter 2021/22 seasonHurtigruten Expeditions Donates 1% of each Alaskan Booking During Earth Week to Protect Alaskan WildlifeHurtigruten Expeditions, the world leader in exploration travel and advocate for sustainable travel, is launching a sale for Earth Week to allow more Americans to discover some of the most unique places on Earth, while its Hurtigruten Foundation will donate to support Alaskan wildland. The Foundation will donate 1% of the total cost of each Alaskan cruise sold during Earth Week to Alaska Wilderness League, which will help protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, located in Alaska's northeast corner, as well as other wildlife reserves. Comprising 19.6 million acres of wildland, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is the largest unit in the National Wildlife Refuge System.Earth Week, April 19 to 26, 2021Oceania launches Virtual Experiences Platform. Oceania Cruises, the world's leading culinary and destination-focused cruise line, has launched the Oceania Cruises Virtual Experience, an interactive platform designed to showcase the brand's unique points of difference and inspire guests to book their next cruise.Featuring a stunning collection of specially curated content and inspirational videos presented by Jason Worth, Vice President Australia and New Zealand at Oceania Cruises, users can learn about the line's award-winning culinary offering, destination-rich itineraries, fleet of small, luxurious ships and generous amenities' packages and inclusions.Cunard announces 2022 Event Voyages Music, Literature, Theatre and new Art & Design themed Transatlantic Crossing take Centre Stage on flagship Queen Mary 2, and sister ship Queen ElizabethLuxury cruise line Cunard announced its 2022 line-up of Event Voyages, offering a rich and compelling variety of themes on board flagship liner Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth. Welcoming back guest favorites including the Literature Festival at Sea in partnership with Cheltenham Literature Festival, The Times and The Sunday Times; and much-loved Anthony Inglis and the UK National Symphony of Orchestra, Cunard also introduces the line's first Art & Design Week, and Beatles and Beyond: Celebrating the Best of British. Also joining the roster is the highly anticipated London Theatre at Sea with the Olivier Awards.Here's a taster of what to expect:15-22 May 2022, Queen Mary 2: London Theatre at Sea, with the Olivier Awards: This eastbound Transatlantic Crossing, created in partnership with Society of London Theatre, will showcase Olivier award-winning talent, both on and off the stage. This Event Voyage will feature spectacular performances and an illustrious line-up of guests in conversation about their careers, as well as talks on productions, how they are produced, and the theatres themselvesHighlights include a dazzling show with the stars in the Royal Court Theatre in a production looking back at the last 45 years of the Olivier Awards; an immersive workshop about the secrets and techniques of putting on a production; and dance classes lead by world class choreographers.8-17 May 2022, Queen Elizabeth: Beatles and Beyond:  Queen Elizabeth will sail a nine-night roundtrip voyage departing Tokyo, tracing the shores of Japan and South Korea, and play host to Cunard's first ever Beatles and Beyond: Celebrating the Best of British voyage.  Through music, film, tastings and demonstrations, the sailing will celebrate beloved aspects of British culture, culminating in a spectacular finale in the Royal Court Theatre by the superb Bootleg Beatles, the world's leading Beatles tribute band.28 August-4 September 2022, Queen Mary 2: Art & Design Week: Cunard's first ever Art & Design Week is a one-of-a-kind experience that will take guests on a journey celebrating the best of design, past, present and future. Unmissable insights, expert-led masterclasses and special on board exhibitions promise to inspire the inner creative life of those who participate. In addition, guests will have an exclusive opportunity to hear from creative influencers at the forefront of design for Cunard's newest ship.25 October-1 November 2022, Queen Mary 2: Anthony Inglis and the UK's National Symphony Orchestra: A regular favorite in the Cunard calendar, the UK's National Symphony Orchestra sets sail again with Maestro Anthony Inglis leading the ensemble in memorable orchestral performances in the Royal Court Theatre.  Guests will enjoy an evening of all-American music, including Gershwin's “Rhapsody in Blue” after departing New York; and an evening celebrating the best of British music before arriving into Southampton. Charismatic conductor Inglis leads the audience, guest choir, soloists and orchestra in both concerts, as well as presenting another afternoon concert featuring Ravel's “Bolero.”“The annual Transatlantic Crossing by the National Symphony Orchestra and myself is keenly looked forward to by the musicians, as much as the guests on board the magnificent liner, Queen Mary 2,” said Anthony Inglis. “After the year we have all had, the orchestra and I have decided that we need a huge celebration in 2022, not only on behalf of the ship and her wonderful crew, but also the guests we have all missed. Therefore, I have planned some exciting surprises, which will be both hugely challenging and equally rewarding. We look forward to welcoming guests for a gigantic, seven-night party with an orchestra playing some favourite classical pieces of music, a choir made up of the guests, plus many other entertaining events as we cross the Atlantic Ocean from New York to Southampton.”3-10 December 2022, Queen Mary 2: Literature Festival at Sea in partnership with Cheltenham Literature Festival, The Times and The Sunday Times:  This extraordinary eastbound Transatlantic Crossing, crafted by the programming team of The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival, will offer book lovers the opportunity to join some of the best-loved authors, historians, poets, and critics, as well as journalists from The Times and The Sunday Times, to bring the spirit of the Festival to the voyage.Ethical Cruise T-Shirts Now available branded podcast t-shirts, cruise-tees and Christmas gifts or design your own in the studio. 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Len and Pam make their way from the Windward and Leeward Islands, along the coast of South America and through to the Pacific Ocean

Eliza Lucas Pinckney was born in 1722 on the island of Antigua in the Leeward Islands of the Caribbean, one of the tinier colonies of the British Empire, and she died in 1793 in Philadelphia, the capital of the new American Republic. Those places of birth and death, and the seventy-odd years between the two events, encapsulate a life that not only saw tumultuous change, but helped to create it. For Eliza Pinckney was one of the wealthiest, most respected, and influential women of her era. This was not only through the legacy of her remarkable children, and the labor of those she enslaved, but because of her own intelligence, entrepreneurship, and keen understanding of the world around her in all its diversity and complexity—with one or two important exceptions, as Lorri Glover makes clear in her new biography Eliza Lucas Pinckney: An Independent Woman in the Age of Revolution. Lorri Glover is the John Francis Bannon Endowed Chair in the Department of History at Saint Louis University. Her previous books include Founders as Fathers: The Private Lives and Politics of the American Revolutionaries, and The Fate of the Revolution: Virginians Debate the Constitution. This is her third appearance on the podcast. (The fabric in the image in the header, and in full beneath, is from Eliza Pinckney's bed canopy which featured a design of an indigo plant. As Lorri wrote me, "I love it that she slept below indigo." The fragment of the canopy now held in the Charleston Museum.) For Further Investigation Books and digital resources recommended by Lorri Glover Books "I loved this book on the history of indigo": Andrea Feeser, Red, White, and Black Make Blue: Indigo in the Fabric of Colonial South Carolina Life (2013) "For people interested in women in the Revolution, I suggest this collection of essays": Barbara Oberg, ed., Women in the American Revolution: Gender, Politics, and the Domestic World (2019) "A great general overview": Matthew Mulcahy, Hubs of Empire: The Southeastern Lowcountry and British Caribbean (2014) "For capturing the material culture and society of 18th-century Charleston": Emma Hart, Building Charleston: Town and Society in the Eighteenth-Century British Atlantic World (2010) Digital Resources "For the Pinckneys, the starting point is Connie Schulz's digital projects. Both are behind paywalls, but this is necessary to support the team's important work." The Papers of Eliza Lucas Pinckney and Harriott Pinckney Horry  The Papers of the Revolutionary Era Pinckney Statesmen "Here is the entry on Eliza from the South Carolina Encyclopedia." Photos "And here is a link to the Smithsonian's photos of Eliza's dress." 

Jeppe Mulich's new book, In A Sea of Empires: Networks and Crossings in the Revolutionary Caribbean (Cambridge University Press, 2020) highlights the revolutionary fervor, political turmoil, conflict, and chaos in the Leeward Island region of the Caribbean in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. These tense dynamics created opportunities for interconnected politics, laws, and networks in this "microregion" as British, Danish, French, Spanish, and Swedish actors both competed and cooperated with one another. By exploring the transnational networks involved in trade, slavery, smuggling, privateering, and marronage, he emphasizes the border-crossing nature of life in the Leeward Islands that fostered conflicts between local interests and imperial policy and subverted formal imperial boundaries and claims to sovereignty. All-in-all, Dr. Mulich argues that this early period of "globalization" was in-part initiated from the bottom-up, with local peoples, local concerns, and various cross-border networks encouraging regional integration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeppe Mulich's new book, In A Sea of Empires: Networks and Crossings in the Revolutionary Caribbean (Cambridge University Press, 2020) highlights the revolutionary fervor, political turmoil, conflict, and chaos in the Leeward Island region of the Caribbean in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. These tense dynamics created opportunities for interconnected politics, laws, and networks in this "microregion" as British, Danish, French, Spanish, and Swedish actors both competed and cooperated with one another. By exploring the transnational networks involved in trade, slavery, smuggling, privateering, and marronage, he emphasizes the border-crossing nature of life in the Leeward Islands that fostered conflicts between local interests and imperial policy and subverted formal imperial boundaries and claims to sovereignty. All-in-all, Dr. Mulich argues that this early period of "globalization" was in-part initiated from the bottom-up, with local peoples, local concerns, and various cross-border networks encouraging regional integration.

Jeppe Mulich's new book, In A Sea of Empires: Networks and Crossings in the Revolutionary Caribbean (Cambridge University Press, 2020) highlights the revolutionary fervor, political turmoil, conflict, and chaos in the Leeward Island region of the Caribbean in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. These tense dynamics created opportunities for interconnected politics, laws, and networks in this "microregion" as British, Danish, French, Spanish, and Swedish actors both competed and cooperated with one another. By exploring the transnational networks involved in trade, slavery, smuggling, privateering, and marronage, he emphasizes the border-crossing nature of life in the Leeward Islands that fostered conflicts between local interests and imperial policy and subverted formal imperial boundaries and claims to sovereignty. All-in-all, Dr. Mulich argues that this early period of "globalization" was in-part initiated from the bottom-up, with local peoples, local concerns, and various cross-border networks encouraging regional integration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeppe Mulich's new book, In A Sea of Empires: Networks and Crossings in the Revolutionary Caribbean (Cambridge University Press, 2020) highlights the revolutionary fervor, political turmoil, conflict, and chaos in the Leeward Island region of the Caribbean in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. These tense dynamics created opportunities for interconnected politics, laws, and networks in this "microregion" as British, Danish, French, Spanish, and Swedish actors both competed and cooperated with one another. By exploring the transnational networks involved in trade, slavery, smuggling, privateering, and marronage, he emphasizes the border-crossing nature of life in the Leeward Islands that fostered conflicts between local interests and imperial policy and subverted formal imperial boundaries and claims to sovereignty. All-in-all, Dr. Mulich argues that this early period of "globalization" was in-part initiated from the bottom-up, with local peoples, local concerns, and various cross-border networks encouraging regional integration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeppe Mulich's new book, In A Sea of Empires: Networks and Crossings in the Revolutionary Caribbean (Cambridge University Press, 2020) highlights the revolutionary fervor, political turmoil, conflict, and chaos in the Leeward Island region of the Caribbean in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. These tense dynamics created opportunities for interconnected politics, laws, and networks in this "microregion" as British, Danish, French, Spanish, and Swedish actors both competed and cooperated with one another. By exploring the transnational networks involved in trade, slavery, smuggling, privateering, and marronage, he emphasizes the border-crossing nature of life in the Leeward Islands that fostered conflicts between local interests and imperial policy and subverted formal imperial boundaries and claims to sovereignty. All-in-all, Dr. Mulich argues that this early period of "globalization" was in-part initiated from the bottom-up, with local peoples, local concerns, and various cross-border networks encouraging regional integration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/latin-american-studies

Jeppe Mulich's new book, In A Sea of Empires: Networks and Crossings in the Revolutionary Caribbean (Cambridge University Press, 2020) highlights the revolutionary fervor, political turmoil, conflict, and chaos in the Leeward Island region of the Caribbean in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. These tense dynamics created opportunities for interconnected politics, laws, and networks in this "microregion" as British, Danish, French, Spanish, and Swedish actors both competed and cooperated with one another. By exploring the transnational networks involved in trade, slavery, smuggling, privateering, and marronage, he emphasizes the border-crossing nature of life in the Leeward Islands that fostered conflicts between local interests and imperial policy and subverted formal imperial boundaries and claims to sovereignty. All-in-all, Dr. Mulich argues that this early period of "globalization" was in-part initiated from the bottom-up, with local peoples, local concerns, and various cross-border networks encouraging regional integration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Subscribe to Patreon to support this channel and get in depth weather coverage every day! https://patreon.com/meteorologistjoecioffi Joe & Joe Weather Show on this Thursday August 20 sees 2 tropical depressions. Tropical Depression 13 is out in the Atlantic heading for the Leeward Islands. Tropical Depression 14 is in the Caribbean near Honduras & Nicaragua and both may be destined for the Gulf of Mexico early next week. Nice weather in the Northeast and Northern Mid Atlantic will give way to very warm and more humid conditions this weekend. The heatwave in the west is easing somewhat from the extreme levels of the last several days. You can support this channel by doing your Amazon shopping from this link. https://www.amazon.com/shop/meteorologistjoecioffi We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-cioffi/support

Subscribe to Patreon to support this channel and get in depth weather coverage every day! https://patreon.com/meteorologistjoecioffi Joe & Joe Weather Show tonight as parts of the coastal Northern Mid Atlantic deals with flash flooding again. Tropical Storm Josephine formed in the Tropical Atlantic but is forecast to weaken once it goes north of the Leeward Islands. You can support this channel by doing your Amazon shopping from this link. https://www.amazon.com/shop/meteorologistjoecioffi We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-cioffi/support

Jermaine Payne is a burst of energy. Then again, why wouldn’t he be? He grew up with the ambition to be a singer or an actor… or both really. His formative years were spent around his grandmother’s restaurant. Little did he know, he was absorbing the fundamentals of business even at that early age. While playing with his friends around his grandmother’s restaurant was fun, Jermaine had his sights set on the big stage. By the time he was in his early teens he started a Soca and Reggae band with said friends. They surprised everyone with their talent. Jermaine was one of the lead vocalists and wore his heart on his sleeve. In the world of Soca music in the Caribbean’s Leeward Islands, band members are akin to gladiators. They throw insults at one another during live shows and especially on record, both subtly and directly. Jermaine, was there for it all. His love of the music and culture saw him singing all the way through his college years. Often taking flights from New York back to the Caribbean just to perform. By his early 20s Jermaine realized that his goals for success were not likely going to be fueled by a music career in such a small market. After landing a job as a purchasing manager at a small, boutique, but dare I say uber chic property on Anguilla, Jermaine’s thoughts toward success and the direction of his career were altered. The lessons learned while scampering around his grandmother’s restaurant came rushing back. Jermaine fell in love with business. After a few jobs in the hospitality industry and creating a social media marketing company he landed on his first huge success as an entrepreneur: Squareless Property Solutions. In hip-hop terms, Jermaine was Killing the Game. He was the go-to source for apartment rentals on the island. Jermaine however realized yet again that the size of the market would not continue to propel him in his intended direction. He threw caution to the wind, packed his bag and moved to London. What happened next surprised even Jermaine. This is the story… Thus far… of Jermaine Payne.  

Subscribe to Patreon to support this channel and get in depth weather coverage every day! https://patreon.com/meteorologistjoecioffi On tonight's Joe & Joe Weather Show attention shifts to Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 which is moving west northwest at 20 knots and could become a tropical storm tonight or on Wednesday. Tropical Storm Warnings are up for the Leeward and Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. Tropical Storm Watches are up for the Dominican Republic. We take a look at this system and the long range regarding any risks to the East Coast of the US this weekend. You can support this channel by doing your Amazon shopping from this link. https://www.amazon.com/shop/meteorologistjoecioffi We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-cioffi/support

Once heralded as the next great West Indian opening batsmen. Leeward Islands star turn Kieran Powell has had a topsy-turvy career in and out of the West Indies side. Fresh off a record breaking 2019 Super 50 tournament where he led the run charts and a second very productive stint playing for Tamil Union in Sri Lanka. Kieran was very disappointed to see his name missing not only from the ODI tour of Sri Lanka but the subsequent 30 man provisional squad announced for the upcoming tour of England.Caribbean Cricket Podcast sat with Kieran to discuss his career to date, his foray and flirtation with Major League baseball and his plans to once again don the maroon in order to make up for lost time. Treat your ears right, listen in and share with your friends. 

This episode is a Story Session - where athletes who have written for The Sideline Perspective website read their reflection in their own words and reflect back on what it meant to process that time of transition in their lives.Erika is a former alpine ski racer who suffered a career ending concussion during her time racing at St. Lawrence University. Her injury ultimately resulted in her decision to transfer to Montana State University where she is currently studying Nursing and coaching the ski team at Big Sky Resort. She is very involved in the sailing world in the summertime, and has been a Captain for Sail Caribbean in the British Virgin Islands and Leeward Islands for the past 2 summers, entering her 3rd summer this year. Erika's reflection is a great example of the times when unexpected difficulties can set us on new and exciting courses in our lives.---Learn more about The Sideline Perspective:Website: http://thesidelineperspective.comSubmit Your Story: http://thesidelineperspective.com/submit/Instagram: @thesidelineperspective

Izzy Westbury joins Ben Gardner and Yas Rana to discuss England's recent tour to India, Afghanistan's first Test win, another exciting Pakistani fast bowler, the IPL and, of course, the Leeward Islands.

#222. Carlton Goldthwaite is the visionary founder & owner of Broadreach, a North-Carolina based company that offers adventure travel and cultural immersion programs for students worldwide, a company very close to my heart - my first official captain’s job was in 2008, as a Broadreach skipper based out of French St Martin and co-leading three-week sailing & diving trips around the Leeward Islands. Carlton & I spoke in-person at the Broadreach HQ in Raleigh about his seaside childhood on the coast of New Jersey, his vagabonding experiences as a young adult, his stint on Wall Street as a junk bond trader, and the origins and evolution of Broadreach itself.

Set among the Leeward Islands, there's one tiny Caribbean haven that hasn't been overwhelmed by tourism.

Situated in the Leeward Islands of the Eastern Caribbean, the island consists of a single volcanic peak ringed by lush low hills. Its recorded history dates from the voyages of Columbus, but, as Alexander Hamilton might have noted, there's much, much more.

Hurricane Maria is moving toward the eastern Caribbean’s Leeward Islands where it could make landfall later this week. Many islands are only now starting to rebuild and recover from Hurricane Irma. Here & Now‘s Robin Young speaks with Hugh Riley, secretary general of the Caribbean Tourism Organization, to assess the impact of the hurricanes on tourism, which is vitally important to the region’s economy. More on the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s storm watch center Copyright 2017 NPR. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/.

Tropical Storm Maria has strengthened into a hurricane as it moves towards the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean, U.S. forecasters say. Further strengthening is likely and Maria could become a major category three hurricane. James Valles reports. (BNO News)

Hurricane Irma was an extremely powerful and catastrophic Cape Verde type hurricane, the most intense observed in the Atlantic since Dean in 2007. It was also the most intense Atlantic hurricane to strike the United... wikipedia.org. Areas affected: Eastern United States (especially Florida), Cape Verde, Leeward Islands (especially Barbuda, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Martin and the Virgin Islands), Greater Antilles, Turks and Caicos Islands, The Bahamas. Hurricane Irma Is Stronger Than All of 2017's Other Eight Atlantic Storms Combined. winds are stronger than if you were to add up all of the winds of the prior eight storms Atlantic storms together at maximum intensity.   That's just one shattering measure of the storm's strength from meteorologist Phil Klotzbach, research scientist at Colorado State University's Department of Atmospheric Science. Irma's 185 mph winds make it the strongest storm on record in the Atlantic Ocean outside of the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, according to Klotzbach's research, which he shared with The Daily Beast. “Most of the other storms this season were pretty weak and short-lived.  While Harvey was intense, it was intense for a short time period before making landfall,” Klotzbach said.

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Hurricane Irma has strengthened into a powerful category four storm with maximum sustained winds near 130 miles (215 kilometers) per hour as it moves closer to the Leeward Islands in the eastern Caribbean, forecasters say. The storm could affect Florida on Sunday. James Valles reports. (BNO News)

 The Obeah Law, 1898 (Jamaica) The Obeah Law passed in Jamaica in 1898 remains in force, with a few minor amendments, today. It was passed after a period during which the law regulating obeah was revised several times in quick succession. Its main purpose was to make it easier to secure convictions for obeah. It made possession of ‘instruments of obeah'–very vaguely defined as ‘any thing used, or intended to be used by a person, and pretended by such person to be possessed of any occult or supernatural power'–proof that someone was a ‘person practicing obeah'. It also made it illegal to ‘consult' an obeah practitioner, and to publish pamphlets relating to obeah. The Act also defined ‘obeah' and ‘myalism' as the same thing. The Act was used as a model by the government of the Leeward Islands, which passed a similar act in 1904.In November 2012, the government of Jamaica brought forward a law to amend the Obeah Act by removing the punishment of flogging. This was part of a wider policy to remove flogging from the criminal justice system. In the parliamentary debate about the bill, former Prime Minister Edward Seaga questioned the criminalisation of myalism by the act. However, under the revised law, both obeah and ‘myalism' would remain illegal, and punishable with a prison sentence.

Jenny Shaw‘s recent book Everyday Life in the Early English Caribbean: Irish, Africans, and the Construction of Difference (University of Georgia Press, 2013) analyzes how social, religious, and ethnic categories operated in Barbados and the Leeward Islands. She documents the arrival of Irish migrants into the Caribbean who came in... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jenny Shaw‘s recent book Everyday Life in the Early English Caribbean: Irish, Africans, and the Construction of Difference (University of Georgia Press, 2013) analyzes how social, religious, and ethnic categories operated in Barbados and the Leeward Islands. She documents the arrival of Irish migrants into the Caribbean who came in... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jenny Shaw‘s recent book Everyday Life in the Early English Caribbean: Irish, Africans, and the Construction of Difference (University of Georgia Press, 2013) analyzes how social, religious, and ethnic categories operated in Barbados and the Leeward Islands. She documents the arrival of Irish migrants into the Caribbean who came in some cases involuntarily, and in other cases with dreams to make their own fortunes in the islands’ booming sugar trade. Their Catholicism and social standing long kept them from joining the ruling class. But, Shaw traces how the simultaneous arrival of enslaved Africans complicated those social standings, while also helping to simplify them at a later date. In the process, her study injects new life into the question of racial ideology in the British Americas, as well as the role and influence of religion in the Anglo-Caribbean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jenny Shaw‘s recent book Everyday Life in the Early English Caribbean: Irish, Africans, and the Construction of Difference (University of Georgia Press, 2013) analyzes how social, religious, and ethnic categories operated in Barbados and the Leeward Islands. She documents the arrival of Irish migrants into the Caribbean who came in some cases involuntarily, and in other cases with dreams to make their own fortunes in the islands’ booming sugar trade. Their Catholicism and social standing long kept them from joining the ruling class. But, Shaw traces how the simultaneous arrival of enslaved Africans complicated those social standings, while also helping to simplify them at a later date. In the process, her study injects new life into the question of racial ideology in the British Americas, as well as the role and influence of religion in the Anglo-Caribbean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jenny Shaw‘s recent book Everyday Life in the Early English Caribbean: Irish, Africans, and the Construction of Difference (University of Georgia Press, 2013) analyzes how social, religious, and ethnic categories operated in Barbados and the Leeward Islands. She documents the arrival of Irish migrants into the Caribbean who came in some cases involuntarily, and in other cases with dreams to make their own fortunes in the islands’ booming sugar trade. Their Catholicism and social standing long kept them from joining the ruling class. But, Shaw traces how the simultaneous arrival of enslaved Africans complicated those social standings, while also helping to simplify them at a later date. In the process, her study injects new life into the question of racial ideology in the British Americas, as well as the role and influence of religion in the Anglo-Caribbean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jenny Shaw‘s recent book Everyday Life in the Early English Caribbean: Irish, Africans, and the Construction of Difference (University of Georgia Press, 2013) analyzes how social, religious, and ethnic categories operated in Barbados and the Leeward Islands. She documents the arrival of Irish migrants into the Caribbean who came in... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jenny Shaw‘s recent book Everyday Life in the Early English Caribbean: Irish, Africans, and the Construction of Difference (University of Georgia Press, 2013) analyzes how social, religious, and ethnic categories operated in Barbados and the Leeward Islands. She documents the arrival of Irish migrants into the Caribbean who came in some cases involuntarily, and in other cases with dreams to make their own fortunes in the islands’ booming sugar trade. Their Catholicism and social standing long kept them from joining the ruling class. But, Shaw traces how the simultaneous arrival of enslaved Africans complicated those social standings, while also helping to simplify them at a later date. In the process, her study injects new life into the question of racial ideology in the British Americas, as well as the role and influence of religion in the Anglo-Caribbean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear about travel to the Windward Islands of the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean as the Amateur Traveler talks to Gary Arndt about his journey to visit many of the islands in the Caribbean on a single trip. In this episode we talk about Dominica, Martinique, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, Barbados, and Trinidad. This episode is a continuation of episode 386 which talked about the Leeward Islands.

Hear about travel to the Windward Islands of the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean as the Amateur Traveler talks to Gary Arndt about his journey to visit many of the islands in the Caribbean on a single trip. In this episode we talk about Dominica, Martinique, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, Barbados, and Trinidad. This episode is a continuation of episode 386 which talked about the Leeward Islands.

Hear about travel to the Windward Islands of the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean as the Amateur Traveler talks to Gary Arndt about his journey to visit many of the islands in the Caribbean on a single trip. In this episode we talk about Dominica, Martinique, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, Barbados, and Trinidad. This episode is a continuation of episode 386 which talked about the Leeward Islands.