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Migration continues to be an important socio-cultural and economic practice in the region. The deportation of Caribbean descendants from Britain and the United States, refugees as a result of climate change (hurricanes), the region’s continued reliance on remittances and the impact of migration on families reflect the diverse areas of research that can be engaged in the study of migration. We took the opportunity to interview Dr Natalie Dietrich-Jones about the current trends in the study of migration.

In the early 2000’s, Cecil Gutzmore in the Institute of Culture Studies hosted a series titled ‘Dat Time in Farin,’ which featured seventeen (17) autobiographical presentations exploring the experiences of Caribbean nationals in the United Kingdom. Many of the presenters were known personally to Mr. Gutzmore, a Jamaican-born Pan Africanist who lived in the UK, returned to Jamaica and maintains strong connections to the island.