Long before colonialism brought slavery to the Caribbean, the native islanders saw hurricanes and storms as part of the normal cycle of life.

On the larger islands, such as Jamaica and Cuba, the Taino practiced crop selection with storms in mind, preferring to plant root crops such as cassava or yucca with high resistance to damage from ...

On the larger islands, such as Jamaica and Cuba, the Taino practiced crop selection with storms in mind, preferring to plant root crops such as cassava or yucca with high resistance to damage from ...

“Puerto Rican cuisine,” said Torres, as she pointed to platters of yuca, plantains, and beans, “is Taino cuisine, which is Indigenous cuisine.” “We are remembering that we are connected ...

pasteles are made of mashed banana (or yucca) and stuffed with pork, chicken or cod; and lechón is smoky, roasted suckling pig. Other items to try include tostones (fried plantains), arroz con ...

Another must-try is alcapurrias, crispy fritters made from grated green bananas or yucca, stuffed with seasoned ground beef or crab. Each bite is a delightful combination of crispy exterior and savory ...

Kacike Roberto Mukaro Agüeybana Borrero, president of the United Confederation of Taino Peoples and a member of the Guainía tribe, is one. "Right now, the Taíno people would be considered the ...

YUCCA VALLEY --— Town staff are planning a fun and spooky adventure for Halloween. They will transform the Hi-Desert Nature museum and Yucca Valley Community Center into a friendly fright fest ...