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Junior Calypso Monarch Finalists Named for Tobago Carnival 2025 

After auditions on Tuesday 16 September, ten (10) young performers have been selected as finalists in the Tobago Junior Calypso Monarch competition. The finals will …
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Terri Lyons is Queen of Queens

Ten female calypsonians in the Caribbean competed in the Queen of Queens Regional Female Calypso Competition on December 30, at Festival Village, Little Bay...

The Caribbean: Billionaires’ Paradise

The Caribbean: Billionaires’ Paradise is a four-part documentary series on Channel 4 billed as a, “Gloriously escapist look at how the Caribbean islands’ well-heeled...

Redecorating in 2023 — 3 Smart and Simple Ways to Achieve...

This year, interior designers expect a variety of aesthetics to stick around — including warm minimalism (78%), and Scandinavian (50%), according to one Apartment Therapy...

JUST INCARNIVAL plays Apache for Trinidad Carnival 2023

JUST INCARNIVAL is a UK-based mas band, established in 2020 and which debuted at Notting Hill Carnival 2022. They went on to play J'Ouvert...

The countdown to Trinidad Carnival 2023

Anticipation is building as we countdown to Trinidad and Tobago Carnival 2023. Things are moving forward at a feverish pace, as steps are being...

Shafeyah Guishard: St Kitts National Carnival Queen

Shafeyah Guishard has been crowned winner of St. Kitts’ National Carnival Queen Pageant 2022 - 2023. She also picked up the winner's spot for...
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Calypsonian Black Stalin has passed away

Renowned calypsonian Black Stalin (Leroy Calliste) has died. The octogenarian passed away at his San Fernando home on 28 December. He is survived by...

Shurwayne Winchester says its pure Fire Down Town

Shurwayne Winchester has released another anthem in time for Trinidad Carnival 2023. The new single, Fire Down Town, will bring the energy of Trinidad...

Destra is ready to be Unchained

After two restricted years, 2022 has seen the soca industry rejuvenated and artists reconnect with live audiences. Trinidadian soca star Destra Garcia has seized the...

Stadic takes Power while Mr Bagnall is the Groovy Soca Monarch

The 2022 Sugar Mas 51 Groovy and Power Soca Monarch Finals were held on, Wednesday 21 December 2022 at Carnival Village, Basseterre, St. Kitts.  There...

St. Kitts & Nevis Soca Monarch competition, meet the finalists

As St. Kitts and Nevis carnival is drawing near, soca monarch finalists are firing up to give their best performances in the hope of...

Guadeloupe’s fourth miss is a hit in France

Indira Ampiot, hailing from Guadeloupe, has been crowned Miss France 2023. The 18-year-old communications student from Basse Terre was chosen partly by a seven-strong jury...

Free lunch for those in need this Christmas

Christmas is synonymous with giving, and the spreading of love to those around us. It's not only a time to reflect on the year,...

Singing Francine has passed away

Singing Francine (Francine Edwards), the veteran of calypso and parang, has passed away at the age of 79. Francine was born on February 13,...

Adam O to host first full-length concert on St Croix, USVI

Soca singer, songwriter and serial creative Adam O (Adam O'Neal) will be hosting his first full-length concert on his home island of St Croix,...
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Caribbean cooking opportunity for young adults

The mission of Caribbean New Frontier Foundation (CNFF), a registered charity, is to assist young adults of African and Caribbean descent in finding and...

Shante Hendrickson, is the new Junior Calypso Monarch of St. Kitts...

Six finalists competed on Friday 9 December 2022 for the FLOW Junior Calypso Monarch title, held as part of St. Kitts and Nevis National...

Tobago Gold, inspired by Cocoa, infused with rum covered in cream

Entrepreneur and certified chocolate-maker Lars Söderström started to experiment in his kitchen in Arnos Vale, Tobago to create a liqueur fully inspired by cocoa...

Where to fete for under £10 this Christmas

With Christmas fast approaching and our pockets getting ever lighter we have listed a few of the soca fetes where you can enjoy yourself...

Kes to celebrate Trinidad Carnival’s return with IzWe

Kes the Band will be celebrating Trinidad Carnival’s comeback with the inaugural live edition of the band’s IzWe festival in February 2023. IzWe started last...

Machel Montano ‘Roast’-ed

Machel Montano has been synonymous with celebration since his career began, four decades ago. The singer has had back-to-back highs in 2022, and treated...

David Rudder – High Mas at the Opera

Opera Holland Park’s big tent was crackling with the static electricity of anticipation. Saturday 20 August 2022 was a day many of us had...

Mr Killa grabs the award for Best Reggae & Dancehall Artist...

Grenadian soca superstar Mr Killa (Hollice Mapp) has been adjudged the winner of the Best Reggae and Dancehall category at the African Muzik Magazine...

Venture Deeper into St. Kitts – History, Culture and Romance

Rachel Ritfeld sits with St. Kitts Tourism Authority’s CEO, Ellison ‘Tommy’ Thompson and Melnecia Marshall, deputy CEO, for an inside perspective on the new...
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St Kitts & Nevis gets ready for Sugar Mas 51

The end of the year is fast approaching, which means that Sugar Mas – carnival in the twin-island nation of St Kitts & Nevis...

‘Hero’ Ulric Cross honoured with RAF memorial

Squadron Leader, Justice, His Excellency the High Commissioner – DSO, DFC, OM, OTT. The range of titles and honours bestowed on Ulric Cross in...

Top Ten Casinos In The Caribbean

The Caribbean may be best known for its beautiful weather and pristine beaches. But, while you’re in the Caribbean, finding things to do is...

Caribbean veterans honoured for war service

At a special ceremony at RAF Marham in Norfolk, on 19 October, Jamaican veterans Ralph Ottey, 98, and Alford Gardner, 96, were presented with...

Nailah Blackman drops debut album Teknique

Award-winning Trinidadian soca songstress Nailah Blackman has released her debut album, Teknique. Nailah is known for cooking up a storm with every song, and the...

TB Joocie, The Man , The Artist

Rodell ‘Triniboi Joocie’ Sorzano is a UK-based, Trinidadian born and bred musician, pannist - and ambassador for Notting Hill Carnival. In 2008, Triniboi was awarded...
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