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I am a freelance journalist who has worked in Canada, the United States and Jamaica. I have taught journalism at the University of Technology in Kingston, Jamaica and the University of the West Indies. I have written for the Guardian (US), Reuters, Associated Press, Ozy, the Christian Science Monitor, the Thomson Reuters Foundation and the Washington Post among other media organizations. I have won an award for Best Electronic Feature from the Press Association of Jamaica. I have a Master's Deg…

Kate Chappell’s Journalist Portfolio

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Jamaica cool on Charles' coronation as it eyes break with monarchy

Jamaica cool on Charles' coronation as it eyes break with monarchy

KINGSTON, Jamaica, April 26 (Reuters) - While Britain prepares to celebrate the coronation of King Charles II…

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Jamaican court convicts gangster in landmark case

Jamaican court convicts gangster in landmark case

KINGSTON, March 7 (Reuters) - Jamaica's Supreme Court convicted a well-known crime boss on Tuesday in a landm…

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Jamaica PM facing anti-corruption scrutiny

Jamaica PM facing anti-corruption scrutiny

KINGSTON, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Jamaica's anti-corruption agency has referred the prime minister to its director…

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Jamaica willing to take part in military intervention in Haiti, PM says

Jamaica willing to take part in military intervention in Haiti, PM says

KINGSTON, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Jamaica would be willing to take part in an international military deployment to …

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Usain Bolt seeks missing $12.7 mln from Jamaica investment firm

Usain Bolt seeks missing $12.7 mln from Jamaica investment firm

KINGSTON, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Olympic champion Usain Bolt is seeking to recover more than $12.7 million that d…

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Jamaica seizes $80 million worth of cocaine from cargo ship

Jamaica seizes $80 million worth of cocaine from cargo ship

KINGSTON, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Jamaican authorities have seized an estimated $80 million worth of cocaine from …

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“Cifras más altas”: Aumentan los casos de ciclosporiasis en Illinois

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By Alex Dvorak, Kate Chappell Verified
| WSNS-TV (Chicago, IL) Verified
Los casos de ciclosporiasis han aumentado de forma notable en los últimos días, en particular en el Medio Oeste, y las autoridades sanitarias de Illinois dijeron que la cifra es inusual. Hasta el miércoles, las autoridades sanitarias de Illinois informaron que el estado ha registrado 150 casos de la infección parasitaria conocida por causar “diarrea explosiva”. Esa cifra, según el Departamento de Salud Pública de Illinois, es más alta de lo habitual para esta época del año.
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Ottawa’s music industry is growing, but is it fast enough?

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By Kate Chappell Verified
| Ottawa Lookout
Did you know that Ottawa is home to more festivals than any other city in Canada? Every year, roughly 170 festivals take place, most of which include music programming. Even accounting for this reality, the city still fails to compete with larger cities such as Toronto or Montreal in terms of a music scene.
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Why is colon cancer on the rise in young people? What to know and steps you can take

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By Kate Chappell Verified
| WVIT-TV (West Hartford, CT) Verified
Colon cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in people under the age of 50, according to the American Cancer Society, but what's behind the alarming surge and why are cases shifting? The trend was highlighted after the recent death of Kevin Gonzalez, an 18‑year‑old U.S. citizen diagnosed with terminal colon cancer. Gonzalez’s cancer quickly spread to his stomach and lungs, leading physicians to determine that no further treatment options were available ultimately.
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Carl Wint Award

2015 - Best Feature Story (Electronic)

Press Association of Jamaica Annual Media Awards

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