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Sham Mahabir celebrates Limin’s success

TRINIDADIAN CHEF TALKS ABOUT GROWING FROM A SMALL POP-UP TO LONDON'S ONLY CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT IN CENTRAL LONDON Chef Sham Mahabir, founder of Limin' Southbank, recently...

Stephanie Coleman - Thu 04 Dec 2025

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Saint Lucia Labour Party wins majority in 2025 General Election

The 2025 Saint Lucia general election concluded yesterday, 1 December, with the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) retaining control by winning 14 seats. Independent candidates won two seats,...

Stephanie Coleman - Tue 02 Dec 2025

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Join the Caribbean Skills Bank and Connect, Build and Support

Caribbean nationals abroad continue to send money home, support families, fund school fees, and invest in community projects. Many also return often, mentor youth,...

Soca News Staff - Tue 02 Dec 2025

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Hackney Carnival: fifty years of celebration

WORKSHOPS, EXHIBITIONS, AND PERFORMANCES AT THE CHATS PALACE Carnival has influenced community life in Hackney for more than fifty years. Events have taken place since 1970 under many...

Stephanie Coleman - Mon 01 Dec 2025

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NDP Sweeps to Power in Historic Vincentian Election

In one of the most dramatic political shifts in the history of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the New Democratic Party (NDP) secured a...

Samuel Asare - Mon 01 Dec 2025

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Barbados celebrates 59 Years of Independence.

Barbados, located in the eastern Caribbean, celebrates 59 years of independence today. The island first achieved nationhood on 30 November 1966, following the passing of the...

Ebenezer Egyir - Sun 30 Nov 2025

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Reclaiming the Public Good of Notting Hill Carnival

There is no simple solution to the challenges faced by Notting Hill Carnival. That is an understatement. A starting point might be to stop categorising...

Vincent John - Tue 25 Nov 2025

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Alison Hinds says promoter’s actions blocked her Cayman performance

Alison Hinds has addressed fans in the Cayman Islands after she was unable to perform at the Cayman Fiesta Live event, which ran from...

Stephanie Coleman - Sat 22 Nov 2025

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Prime Minister of T&T announces new rules for fetes at major...

Prime Minister Kamla Susheila Persad-Bissessar announced an immediate ban on fetes at the Hasely Crawford Stadium and the Jean Pierre Complex on Monday 17...

Stephanie Coleman - Fri 21 Nov 2025

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New Boutique Hotel set to open in St. Kitts by 2027

The St. Kitts Tourism Authority officially announced The Wedge Boutique Hotel, a new boutique property slated to open in February 2027, as an addition...

Radeya Osman - Tue 18 Nov 2025

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Bouyon Music

Bouyon is a musical style from Dominica; it is derived from old island rhythms and uses modern instruments. The word "bouyon" means "soup", a...

Stephanie Coleman - Fri 14 Nov 2025

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Saint Lucia prepares for December 2025 General Elections

Saint Lucia is scheduled to hold general elections on Monday 1 December 2025, with the official nomination day for candidates on Friday 21 November. The...

Stephanie Coleman - Thu 13 Nov 2025

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Mille Fleur: A night of recognition for Neal Farinah and Petra...

The third annual Caribbean Cultural Diplomats Experience was a massive celebration of Caribbean creativity, unity, and excellence in New York City. Hosted by Industry...

Mizpah Wedaga - Thu 13 Nov 2025

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Beverly Knight and Tems revealed as the first acts for the...

On a mild November night in London, a selection of media representatives, hotel and trade partners, guests, and Saint Lucia Ambassador, 100-meter gold and...

Joseph Charles - Thu 13 Nov 2025

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Trilla-G drops his very first album, Take Me as I Am

Dominican bouyon artist Trilla-G released his first album, Take Me as I Am, on Wednesday 22 October 2025. The 13-track project is a significant...

Stephanie Coleman - Wed 12 Nov 2025

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From Gran Canaria to Saint Lucia – a community...

The Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2025, four decades of ocean crossings. About 150 boats, crewed by both professionals...

Mizpah Wedaga - Wed 12 Nov 2025

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Legendary DJ Back 2 Basics (Ricardo Gomez) passes away

Ricardo Gomez, known to many as DJ Back 2 Basics, was born on 7 February 1971 and passed away at 54 on 30 October...

Stephanie Coleman - Wed 12 Nov 2025

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Arthur Allain Releases Getting It Good with a live performance

Arthur Allain, one of Saint Lucia’s top soca talents, released his album Getting It Good in September 2025. The project features standout tracks such...

Stephanie Coleman - Wed 12 Nov 2025

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Jimmy October released his new EP EPISODE 3

Jimmy October dropped his latest project, EPISODE 3, on Friday 10 October. This Extended Play builds on the success of his 2024 release From...

Soca News Staff - Tue 11 Nov 2025

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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

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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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NCC Launches 100-Day Countdown to Trinidad and Tobago Carnival 2026

The National Carnival Commission of Trinidad and Tobago (NCC) is hosting Carnival in the City today, Friday 7 November 2025, at the Brian Lara...

Stephanie Coleman - Fri 07 Nov 2025

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Commonwealth Fair 2025: Celebrating 100 years of unity

The Commonwealth Countries League will host the Centenary Commonwealth Fair under the theme Unity in Diversity: Celebrating 100 Years of the Commonwealth. Hosted by Fiji...

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

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Zhané Fritz crowned Miss Caribbean UK 2025

Grenada's Zhané Fritz has been crowned Miss Caribbean UK 2025 at the Shaw Theatre in London on Saturday 1 November. The 30-year-old also won the Best...

Stephanie Coleman - Wed 05 Nov 2025

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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

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Shelly – Repping live in London for Dominica’s Independence Celebration

Shelly (Sheldon Alfred) from Signal Band is one of the top voices in bouyon music. He worked on the hit Rags with Trilla G and Skinny...

Soca News Staff - Tue 04 Nov 2025

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Happy Independence Day, Dominica!

Soca News sends warm wishes to the Nature Island as it celebrates 47 years of independence. Dominica's first settlers, the Ortoroids, arrived from South America around 3100 B.C. and...

Soca News Staff - Mon 03 Nov 2025

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Soca Fete Guide November 2025 – Soca News

Here’s your monthly guide to what’s on, where, and when in the world of soca! This month, we’re also celebrating the independence of Dominica and...

Soca News Staff - Mon 03 Nov 2025

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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

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Miami Carnival 2021 set to open on Columbus Day Weekend

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Saint Lucia prepares for December 2025 General Elections

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Beverly Knight and Tems revealed as the first acts for the...

Trilla-G drops his very first album, Take Me as I Am

From Gran Canaria to Saint Lucia – a community...

Legendary DJ Back 2 Basics (Ricardo Gomez) passes away

Arthur Allain Releases Getting It Good with a live performance

Jimmy October released his new EP EPISODE 3

Dubai Caribbean carnival returns for second edition in 2025

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

NCC Launches 100-Day Countdown to Trinidad and Tobago Carnival 2026

Commonwealth Fair 2025: Celebrating 100 years of unity

Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica, leaving widespread destruction

Zhané Fritz crowned Miss Caribbean UK 2025

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

Shelly – Repping live in London for Dominica’s Independence Celebration

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