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01/08/2025

Happy Emancipation Day Jamaica! 🟡🟢⚫

As we take the day to reflect on the efforts of those who saw to end of slavery for this nation and began our road to freedom, may we also celebrate the heritage and unique culture history has created for us.

25/07/2025

The UK Launch of MIXING MEMORY AND DESIRE: HOW HISTORY SHAPED THE FOODS OF THE CARIBBEAN was an intellectual journey with a culinary focus. The delightful evening, led by author Lee Johnson, had those in attendance viewing their favourite Caribbean foods in a whole new light. Never had the launch of a food history book left its attendees with so much to savour.

24/07/2025

The Celebration of a true Hero! The Launch of CRICKET'S FIRST REVOLUTIONARY: FRANK WORRELL'S POLITICAL WAR AGAINST COLONIALISM IN THE WEST INDIES by Sir Hilary Beckles was a fitting celebration of the legacy of Sir Frank Worrell's larger than cricket legacy and a deep dive into how he would address the current state of WI cricket. See full recap on the UWITv YouTube channel.

22/07/2025

2 Launches on the same day! IRP is on a roll! Whether you are in the UK and curious about Caribbean cuisine or in Barbados and following WI cricket, there is a book launch waiting for you to attend.
- UK: Mixing Memory and Desire: How History Shaped the Foods of the Caribbean
📍: The Landor Space

- Barbados: Cricket's First Revolutionary: Frank Worrell's Political War Against Colonialism in the West Indies
📍 UWI Cavehill Campus

18/07/2025

The Advocate in the Sportsman! Join the launch of CRICKET'S FIRST REVOLUTIONARY: FRANK WORRELL’S POLITICAL WAR AGAINST COLONIALISM IN THE WEST INDIES by Sir Hilary Beckles. Watch on UWITv or join live at 6 pm on Mon. July 21.

16/07/2025

With one run separating the WIndies from the lowest score in Test Match history, how do we reconcile the two eras of WI cricket? Explore the two perspectives, from the great feats of a Tied Test Match in Sir Frank Worrell's time in CRICKET'S FIRST REVOLUTIONARY: FRANK WORRELL'S POLITICAL WAR AGAINST COLONIALISM IN THE WEST INDIES to cricket's loss of glory in CRICKET WITHOUT A CAUSE: FALL AND RISE OF THE MIGHTY WEST INDIAN TEST CRICKETERS. Visit the IRP website to get a full view of both sides of the WIndies coin.

15/07/2025

Another successful launch for Dr Roy Bodden📚 On Saturday, July 5 many flocked to the University College of the Cayman Islands for the launch of Deconstructing Development by well-known Caymanian and IRP author Dr Roy Bodden. This latest title brings the issues of identity, truth and the purpose behind development to the fore from the cultural stalwart who continues to be appreciated for never shying away from adding his invaluable yet tough views to the mix.

Check out the Caymanian Times for the full details on the event: https://www.caymaniantimes.ky/news/deconstructing-development-dr-roy-bodden-book-launch

14/07/2025

In case you missed it, experience the launch of Mixing Memory and Desire by checking out the Culinary journey down ‘Memory’ lane in the Trinidad Express https://trinidadexpress.com/features/local/culinary-journey-down-memory-lane/article_00645acc-b632-44ed-a198-3476d60ec883.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share via
Express Updates.

Those who attended the launch of Lee Johnson’s formidable new book, Mixing Memory and Desire: How History Shaped the Foods of the Caribbean, would have been hard-pressed to say what

10/07/2025

Its Cricket Season🏏 and the Frank Worrell Trophy🏆 is up for grabs during the Australian Tour of the West Indies! IRP has you covered for all you need to know about how the game of gentlemen was the perfect pitch for the political activist and cricketer Frank Worrell. Look out for Cricket's First Revolutionary📖 by Sir Hilary Beckles.

07/07/2025

Tastes Like Home: My Caribbean Cookbook is now an eBook!🍲 Whether you're craving Buljol, Butter-Flaps, Vincy Bakes or Ackee and Saltfish, Tastes Like Home is ready to open your kitchen up to flavours from across the region. Get your copy on BookFusion today.

04/07/2025

Mixing Memory and Desire is on the literary menu at SCS! Newly minted, T&T, IRP author, Lee Johnson and his recent release, Mixing Memory and Desire, have joined the attendees at this year's SCS conference in Bristol, UK. Get your copy and sink your teeth into this book on Caribbean food history🍲

03/07/2025

From the Caribbean to the UK!✈ IRP authors and their books are at the Society of Caribbean Studies Conference in Bristol. Catch Professor Verene Shepherd, an IRP author, deliver this year's Pat Noxolo Keynote Lecture.