Lifestyle

Dubai Caribbean carnival returns for second edition in 2025

DREAM Carnival DXB is preparing for the 2025 Dubai Caribbean Carnival, set to begin this Thursday 13 November, and run until Sunday 16 November...

Radeya Osman - Tue 11 Nov 2025

St. Vincent and the Grenadines announces USD $20 Million Tourism Investment

The government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines has announced a USD $20 million (approx. £16.3 million) investment to upgrade existing attractions and develop...

Stephanie Coleman - Fri 07 Nov 2025

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Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica, leaving widespread destruction

Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the Caribbean, struck Jamaica on Tuesday 28 October 2025, unleashing catastrophic winds, flooding,...

Stephanie Coleman - Wed 05 Nov 2025

Barbados Food and Rum Festival, great food, fine rum and...

The 2025 Barbados Food and Rum Festival is "The Ultimate Foodie Dream Weekend." The events take place across several locations in Barbados, like Oistins,...

Stephanie Coleman - Tue 04 Nov 2025

Here are just a few of the acts from this year’s...

The World Creole Music Festival 2025 (WCMF) was pure fire from start to finish. Held from October 24 to 26 at the Windsor Park...

Stephanie Coleman - Thu 30 Oct 2025

Food & Drink Recipes

Passion Fruit Juice Recipe

Passion fruit has a tart flavour and is rich in vitamin C It is a favourite around the Caribbean, especially on the island of...

Soca News Staff - Tue 28 Oct 2025

Refreshing Drinks of Dominica

What to drink when you visit Dominica? Here are two refreshing options to try: passion fruit juice and Kubuli beer. Dominica is blessed with...

Stephanie Coleman - Tue 28 Oct 2025

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Dave Marsland publishes first study on Saint Lucia Rum

Rum historian Dave Marsland has officially published Saint Lucia: A Sugarcane and Rum History, the first title dedicated to documenting the island's sugarcane and...

Stephanie Coleman - Wed 01 Oct 2025

Four CARICOM states to implement full free movement

Barbados, Belize, Dominica, and St Vincent and the Grenadines are set to implement full free movement of CARICOM (Caribbean Community) nationals among themselves from...

Soca News Staff - Tue 30 Sep 2025

Do Not Disturb: St. Kitts’ Ultimate Zen Escape

In a world filled with the constant buzz of notifications from work, home, or social media apps, there is a need for a break...

Soca News Staff - Sun 14 Sep 2025

Health & Fitness News

St. Jude Hospital reconstruction: PM pledges delivery as Saudi-backed project advances

Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Philip J. Pierre, has reiterated his government’s commitment to completing St. Jude Hospital, assuring Parliament that the long-delayed facility...

Mia Anthony - Sat 06 Sep 2025

Celebrate Caribbean Flavours – nominate your favourite today

Nominations for the 2025 UK Caribbean Food Awards (UKCFA) will close on Monday 1 September. Now in its third year, the event features twenty...

Dunstan Creavalle - Fri 29 Aug 2025

My Trini Shop marks Fifth Anniversary as Romford Store Opens

My Trini Shop, the UK's first online Trinidadian grocery store, is celebrating its fifth anniversary this month, while also marking a significant milestone with...

Radeya Osman - Fri 15 Aug 2025

Carib Lager is now available on Draught in the UK

Carib Brewery marked a significant milestone in early June 2025 with the official launch of Carib Lager Draught at a celebratory event held at...

Radeya Osman - Wed 13 Aug 2025

A celebration of Trinidadian food on London’s Southbank

First celebrated in 2019 when Limin was based at Spitalfields, International Doubles Day (IDD) is back for its seventh year on Friday 30 May...

Dunstan Creavalle - Tue 27 May 2025

Barbados launches the ‘Home Drums’ podcast to connect diaspora

The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) has launched a new podcast series titled "We Gatherin’ 2025: Home Drums," which celebrates the stories of the...

Joseph Charles - Fri 16 May 2025

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Barbados We Gatherin’ 2025: The Ultimate Global Reunion

Barbados is set to shine brighter than ever in 2025, inviting both the global diaspora and holidaymakers to experience a year-long celebration of its...

Mia Anthony - Thu 15 May 2025

Skinny Fabulous named first Brand Ambassador for LIAT 20

LIAT (2020) Limited (LIAT 20) has officially named its inaugural brand ambassador as soca star Skinny Fabulous (Vincentian Gamal Doyle). The announcement was made...

Radeya Osman - Fri 02 May 2025

Grenada Tourism Authority introduces new fees to support sustainable tourism

The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA), in line with the island's continued dedication to promoting sustainable tourism without reneging on the goal of making visitors'...

Radeya Osman - Tue 22 Apr 2025

Celebrating Local Voices: Saint Lucia’s new short film series

The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) has unveiled a captivating new short film series, My Saint Lucia, offering a fresh perspective on the island...

Mia Anthony - Wed 26 Mar 2025

UK imposes Visa requirement on Trinidad and Tobago Nationals

The United Kingdom (UK) Home Office in Trindad and Tobago has revoked the visa-free travel exemption for visitors from Trinidad and Tobago, requiring them...

Mia Anthony - Sun 16 Mar 2025

St. Kitts: The Caribbean’s Hidden Gem for Adventure Seekers

For thrill-seekers looking beyond the usual tourist hotspots, St. Kitts offers an adventure playground like no other. From soaring above rainforests on a zipline...

Mia Anthony - Sun 09 Mar 2025

Limin Southbank crowned Best Caribbean Restaurant at UK Caribbean Food Awards

LIMIN SOUTHBANK, the lively restaurant and bar renowned for bringing the authentic flavours of Trinidad and Tobago to the heart of London, has been...

Mia Anthony - Mon 03 Mar 2025

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Why you should visit Saint Lucia for Carnival 2025

Saint Lucia, a picturesque gem in the Eastern Caribbean, is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, luxurious resorts, and vibrant culture. But during July, this...

Joseph Charles - Wed 08 Jan 2025

Sugar and spice and all things nice in St. Kitts

Why go to St. Kitts? It’s just a tiny speck in the Caribbean Sea – less than half the size of the Isle of...

Stephen Spark - Sun 10 Nov 2024

Drink Food & Drink

Kubuli Beer

Kubuli Beer is the national lager of Dominica, named after the Kalinago word Waitukubuli, meaning “Tall is her body.” Brewed by the Dominica Brewery...

Joseph Charles - Mon 04 Nov 2024

Scissor Sisters win UK’s first Bounty Domino Tournament

Mangrove Global and Bounty Rum have announced the winners of the UK’s first-ever Bounty Domino Tournament. Following three national heats in Glasgow, Manchester, and...

Radeya Osman - Wed 14 Aug 2024

Carriacou Carnival Cooldown to boost tourism

The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA), in partnership with the Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs and the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and the...

Radeya Osman - Thu 06 Jun 2024