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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

News

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

News

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

Lifestyle News Travel

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

News

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

Food & Drink Lifestyle News Travel

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

News

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

News

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

News

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

Lifestyle News Travel

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 News

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

News

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

News

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

News

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

News

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

News

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

News

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

News

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

News

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

News

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

News

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

News

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

News

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

News

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

News

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

Feature News

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

News

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

News

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

News

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

News Theatre

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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