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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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Nicole Thomas-Clarke wins Tobago Calypso Monarch 2025

Nicole Thomas-Clarke won the Tobago Calypso Monarch 2025 with her song Sacrifice. She earned 460 points and received the TT $100,000 (approximately £11,500) first prize. The finals were...

Soca News Staff - Tue 28 Oct 2025

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Black History Month, the spirit of power and pride lives on

As Black History Month in the UK nears its end, the message of “Standing Firm in Power and Pride” continues to resonate. The 2025...

Mizpah Wedaga - Tue 28 Oct 2025

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Miss Caribbean UK 2025 Grand Final

On Saturday 1 November, the 11th edition of Miss Caribbean UK will take place at the Shaw Theatre in London, which has become the...

Stephanie Coleman - Mon 27 Oct 2025

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Four shows to watch as Black History Month comes to an end

As Black History Month comes to an end, we continue to honour the people who have made a difference in our society. This month shouldn't be the only...

Stephanie Coleman - Mon 27 Oct 2025

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Happy Independence Day, St. Vincent and the Grenadines!

Today, Monday 27 October 2025, St. Vincent and the Grenadines celebrates 46 years of independence. The island nation, once a British colony, gained its freedom in 1979, becoming...

Soca News Staff - Mon 27 Oct 2025

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Verrse wins Soca Titans for the second year running

Verrse (Jahiem Thomas) has done it again. He won the Soca Titans title for the second year in a row, taking the 2025 crown with his song Paradise. The...

Stephanie Coleman - Sat 25 Oct 2025

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Monarchs of Mas Queen 2025 Results

The Monarchs of Mas Queen competition brought colour and excitement to Market Square, Scarborough, on Saturday 18 October, as part of Tobago Carnival 2025. Ayanna Nedd was...

Radeya Osman - Wed 22 Oct 2025

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Life and Legacy of Ulric Cross, Trinidadian war hero and diplomat

Ulric Cross was born in 1917 in Belmont, Trinidad, during British colonial rule. When the Second World War began, he was 22 years old....

Soca News Staff - Tue 21 Oct 2025

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CARIB joins St Pauls Carnival as official partner for 2026

St Pauls Carnival announced Caribbean beer brand CARIB as an official partner for its 2026 event after the brand's success at Back A Yard...

Stephanie Coleman - Tue 21 Oct 2025

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Tobago set for Carnival 2025 celebrations

Tobago is getting ready for its annual carnival, a three-day celebration of music, mas, and culture. Since its start in 2022, the event has...

Radeya Osman - Mon 20 Oct 2025

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Shurwayne Winchester is giving ‘Tobago Love, The Xperience’ this carnival season

Shurwayne Winchester, proud Tobagonian and soca star, is giving back to his homeland with a special event, Tobago Love, The Xperience, during Tobago’s October...

Stephanie Coleman - Fri 17 Oct 2025

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From Trinidad to London’s South Bank: Limin’ wins People’s Choice Award

Trinidadian-born chef Sham Mahabir, founder of Limin' Southbank, announced another major win for his restaurant. Limin' received the People's Choice Award for Restaurant of...

Stephanie Coleman - Fri 17 Oct 2025

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10 Finalists named for Soca Titans 2025 Grand Finale

Tobago Carnival’s signature Soca Titans 2025 competition advances to its final stage with all 10 finalists confirmed. The main event will take place on...

Radeya Osman - Thu 16 Oct 2025

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Guided walk to celebrate Notting Hill’s Windrush story

A special guided walk this October will honour Notting Hill's Windrush generation through storytelling, site visits, and personal accounts. Entitled Celebrating Notting Hill Windrush Heritage,...

Stephanie Coleman - Wed 15 Oct 2025

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World Creole Music Festival – 25 Years of Music and Culture

The 25th edition of the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF) was launched Friday 4 July 2025. This silver jubilee will take place from 24...

Stephanie Coleman - Tue 14 Oct 2025

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Youth Soca Champion Sucre plans to enter Ultimate Soca Champion 2026

Sucre (Nkosi Sucre), Trinidad and Tobago's Youth Soca Champion, is preparing for a big year in 2026. Signed to Zig Boi Music Group, Sucre...

Stephanie Coleman - Fri 10 Oct 2025

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Soca Artists considered for Grammy Awards

Several soca artists from Trinidad and Tobago have been considered for Grammy Awards, a key step that places their music before the Recording Academy...

Stephanie Coleman - Thu 09 Oct 2025

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Experience Antigua and Barbuda Arts this November

The Antigua and Barbuda Art Week takes place from 26 November to 2 December 2025, turning the islands into a hub for visual arts,...

Soca News Staff - Thu 09 Oct 2025

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Melanie La Barrie to star as Death in The Book Thief...

Melanie La Barrie will star as Death in the special concert performance of The Book Thief at the Prince of Wales Theatre in London on Sunday,...

Mizpah Wedaga - Wed 08 Oct 2025

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Grenada’s Sabrina Francis wins Hearts in Trinidad

Grenadian singer-songwriter Sabrina Francis is quickly making waves across the Caribbean music scene. With a unique Afro-Caribbean Pop style, she draws deeply from her...

Mizpah Wedaga - Mon 06 Oct 2025

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Carnival Unplugged III: Joshua Regrello Live in London

As part of Black History Month this October, JUST INCARNIVAL will mount Carnival Unplugged III. The event features a live performance from Joshua Regrello,...

Stephanie Coleman - Mon 06 Oct 2025

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Blue Plaque to honour Winifred Atwell International Pianist

On Wednesday 1 October 2025, the Trinidad and Tobago High Commission joined celebrations in London to honour Winifred Atwell, the internationally acclaimed pianist, with...

Soca News Staff - Mon 06 Oct 2025

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How Caribbean Residents are taking Traditional Pastimes Online

The Caribbean is known for its vibrant culture, rich traditions, and lively communities. Historically, leisure activities have been deeply rooted in face-to-face social interactions,...

ggoodis - Sun 05 Oct 2025

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Plaque to Honour Community Figures in Ladbroke Grove

A new plaque will be unveiled in Ladbroke Grove to honour three local men linked to the Mangrove Nine. The Nubian Heritage Plaque will recognise...

Stephanie Coleman - Fri 03 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

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Pumpa receives key to the Island of St. Croix

Pumpa (Dennis Liburd) has capped a busy 2025 with fresh releases and a public honour from the Virgin Islands Legislature in Christiansted, St. Croix....

Radeya Osman - Wed 01 Oct 2025

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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

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Jimmy October drops New Single ‘TIME’ Ahead of Upcoming EP

Trinidad and Tobago artist Jimmy October has released his new single TIME on Thursday 12 September, a mix of soca, dancehall and afrobeats. Produced...

Joseph Charles - Sun 28 Sep 2025

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Caribbean Music Awards 2025: Full Winners Revealed

The third Caribbean Music Awards took place on Thursday 28 August 2025, at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, New York. The event brought together some...

Mizpah Wedaga - Thu 25 Sep 2025

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