Cayman’s connection to the first people of the western Caribbean
Long before charts or compasses, the Caribbean was shaped by canoes, currents and memory.
The earliest peoples in the region moved slowly north out of the Orinoco and Amazon basins, following river mouths and trade winds into the Antilles. They carried cassava cuttings, cotton seed, thatch-working skills and a deep understanding of tides and seasons. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Nov 24, 2025 03:59 PM