Flava Village: A Cultural Marketplace and Unique Trinbagonian Experience 

The National Carnival Commission (NCC), on Thursday 8 January, launched Flava Village, a new Carnival initiative aimed at creating real economic opportunities for small businesses while …
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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...
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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...

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...

England Awaits: Essential Travel Tips for Caribbean Visitors

We often write about travelling to the Caribbean, but on this occasion, we thought we would write about travelling from the sunny islands of...

St. Kitts offers a deep dive into rum

There are many ways to enjoy rum. St. Kitts offers the connoisseur a “deep dive” into an “immersive experience” that promises to go that...

Another Hard-hitting year for Tobago Gold Chocolate Rum Cream

2023 has been another watershed year for Lars Söderström, creator of Tobago Gold Chocolate Rum Cream. His company has been on a steady rise...

Visit Tobago Experience Instantly Sold at Travel Geeks Event

Soca News was present as National Geographic Traveller (UK) hosted the Travel Geeks event: ‘Festivals, Forests & Flavours of Tobago’, on Thursday November 9th...

London welcomes Rhum Barbancourt from Haiti

Haitian rum brand Rhum Barbancourt had its London outing on Thursday 12 October at Laki Kane in north London as it launched into the...

Dominica makes National Geographic Traveller’s 2024 Cool List

When we think of the Caribbean, we believe of magnificent sunsets, endless white sand beaches, bottomless cocktails and dreamy scenes reminiscent of summer. Dominica,...

Unveiling the Spirits: The Experience of UK Rumfest 2023

Soca News was at UK RumFest on Sunday 15 October, at the ILEC Conference Centre, Earls Court, London. For the uninitiated, the world’s premier...
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Golden Rock Inn: A luxury escape immersed in nature

Nevis has a unique, tranquil charm, with lush vegetation, delectable dining experiences, untamed beaches, and a wealth of historical sites. No other hotel embodies...

Terri Lyons launches Fete-ish

Trinidadian artist Terri Lyons is also an artist in areas other than soca, and her newest venture is exploring her passion for fashion. Lyons...

Live Like a Lucian

Live Like a Lucian, offered by Bay Gardens Resorts, is a specially curated authentic Saint Lucian experience. The package enables you to explore selected...

As the weather gets chillier, escape to sunny Anguilla!

October’s rapidly darkening days and plunging temperatures make this the time of year when Londoners begin to dream of being somewhere else. But where to...

Roti Joupa opens in Stratford

Following their celebrated ten-year (2012 to 2022) presence in South West London, opposite Clapham North Underground Station, Roti Joupa has now re-emerged and opened...

Your Cocktail creativity could win you a trip to Guadeloupe

Rhum Damoiseau and Skylark Spirits are challenging the best bartenders in the UK to create an original serve using any of the Arrangé flavours,...

Caribbean islands take aim at global carbon polluters

Several Caribbean countries have joined with island states in the Pacific to ask for a court ruling on whether carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions absorbed...

Coach Rho’s 5 Fitness Tips for Notting Hill Carnival

Carnival is coming, and Coach Rho is here with some top tips for ensuring your stamina and waistline are at their all-time best this...

Celebration Time at the Caribbean Experience in Kensington

Imagine arriving at a London hotel, being greeted by a woman in carnival feathers and treated to a (nice and strong) complimentary rum (or...
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St. Kitts and Nevis Restaurant Week is a foodie treat!

Every summer, the best chefs in the twin-island state of St. Kitts and Nevis convene for a week-long celebration of local cuisine, using their...

Red Carpet Film Premier Shines a Light on Black Women’s Menopause...

The premier of Dr Yansie Rolston’s Our Menopause was held at the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) in London on 29 May. The short...

Barbados takes bold action to protect its marine environment

The planet’s fragile ocean ecosystems are under increasing threat from development, tourism, shipping, pollution and seabed mining. Global warming and rising sea levels associated...

Exploring Kingstown, Jamaica By Motorcycle

The capital of Jamaica, Kingstown is a vibrant city set against the stunning backdrop of the Blue Mountains. And, a motorcycle tour is one...

Grenada provides inspiration for Honest Burgers’ June creation

Honest Burgers has created a Caribbean Fried Chicken Burger with the help of Grenada’s tourism board, Pure Grenada. The special addition to the menu...

Grenada Chocolate Fest 2023

This six-day festival, which this year celebrates its tenth anniversary, returns with a special Rum Edition, where attendees will learn about the history of...
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