A blog dedicated to Caribbean culture, literature, and the arts, Repeating Islands was founded in 2009 by Lisa Paravisini-Gebert and Ivette Romero-Cesareo. The idea for the site came when Lisa and Ivette, both scholars in Caribbean studies, recognized the need for a platform that could bring the broader Caribbean community closer by sharing news and information that transcends the linguistic divide in the region. The name of the blog is a tribute to Antonio Benítez Rojo's influential text, "The Repeating Island." Today, Repeating Islands continues to be owned and operated by its founders, with partial support from their academic institutions in the form of student assistants. Repeating Islands, based in the United States, covers a wide range of topics related to Caribbean culture, including literature, arts, politics, and current events. They provide news, commentary, and information on pan-Caribbean literatures and cultures, serving as a hub for scholars and readers interested in the region. The blog does not focus on traditional news categories like sports or entertainment, but rather on cultural and artistic developments across the Caribbean. **One interesting fact**: A unique aspect of Repeating Islands is its banner, which is taken from Gesner Abelard's painting "Agwe-Ta-Royau" (1955), from Jonathan Demme's collection of Haitian paintings. This choice of artwork reflects the blog's commitment to showcasing and celebrating Caribbean art and culture.