Straight out of Trinidad and Tobago, the steelpan is the iconic ‘drum’ that’s made Caribbean music what it is today. Here’s a little more about it. Source

Heed the call of the wild and feast your eyes on the Caribbean's magnificent wildlife Source

Cayman Islands-based Food Network chef Dylan Benoit celebrates the region’s favourite spirit, and offers a sinful rum-infused recipe Source

Like Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica celebrates its 60th anniversary of independence in August and, as James Ferguson reports, is among the countries in the region likely soon to become a republic Source