News

St Lucia Groovy & Power Soca Monarch finalists

With Saint Lucia Carnival just weeks away one of the major events held during the season is the Groovy & Power Soca Monarch competition. This...

Joseph Charles - Tue 25 Jun 2019

Carnival News

Design a T-shirt for Notting Hill Carnival

What does Notting Hill Carnival mean to you? How does it make you feel? Organiser NHCL wants you to ask yourself those questions – and...

Joseph Charles - Mon 24 Jun 2019

News Results

Vincy Soca Monarch and Ragga Soca Monarch finalists

The semi-finals of the Vincy Soca Monarch and Ragga Soca Monarch competition were held last Saturday 22 June 2019 at the Solidarity Carpark in...

Joseph Charles - Mon 24 Jun 2019

News Review

Hero – the extraordinary life and times of Ulric Cross

Hero has landed. Frances-Anne Solomon’s film about the life of Ulric Cross – eight years in the making ‑ has finally reached London, though...

Stephen Spark - Sun 23 Jun 2019

Feature News

Grenfell Tower – two years after the fire

Bells tolled, prayers were intoned and buildings (including the Houses of Parliament) were lit up in ‘Grenfell green’, but two years after Britain’s worst...

Stephen Spark - Sun 23 Jun 2019

News

Somerset House celebrates Black creativity

Somerset House, next to London’s Waterloo Bridge, used to be home to Admiralty clerks and tax collectors, but these days it is a huge...

Stephen Spark - Fri 21 Jun 2019

News

Windrush summer events in Brixton

Windrush Day – Saturday 22 June – starts off a summer of events at the Black Cultural Archives (BCA) in Brixton. When the converted troopship...

Stephen Spark - Thu 20 Jun 2019

News

Culture Fest: a family-friendly indoor festival

Indo-Caribbean London will host its first ever event, Culture Fest, on Saturday 29 June. The indoor festival will feature dancers, musicians, and other artists...

Joseph Charles - Wed 19 Jun 2019

News Results

Saint Lucia Carnival Groovy & Power Soca Monarch preliminary qualifiers

The preliminary round of the Saint Lucia Carnival Groovy & Power Soca Monarch competition, will be held this coming Sunday 23 June at National Cultural...

Joseph Charles - Mon 17 Jun 2019

Carnival Film & Television News Review

J’Ouvert – channelling the spirit of Carnival

“Trini Hill” murmured my neighbour as soon as the two old men set up their folding chairs and started bickering over the pricing strategy...

Stephen Spark - Fri 07 Jun 2019

Carnival News Review

CAMF Band Launch and Showcase

The Carnival Arts and Masquerade Foundation (CAMF) held its second annual band launch at Second Home, London Fields, Hackney, on Sunday 12 May. Entitled...

DRM Jones - Thu 06 Jun 2019

Community

Caribbean Yacht Week promises the ultimate island experience

Washington DC Metro area (Sonique Solutions) – A new, premium Caribbean destination event is on the horizon and is gearing up to captivate eagle-eyed...

Community Member - Mon 03 Jun 2019

Community

Gregory Pollonais makes Comicpalooza debut with ‘An Appointment with Janey’

POS, Trinidad (Sonique Solutions) – Gregory Pollonais’ star continues to rise as his work continues to receive international exposure. The talent of the Trinidad-based...

Community Member - Mon 03 Jun 2019

News

Machel Montano takes to the stage at Shine

Soca King Machel Montano took to the stage on Memorial Day in Brooklyn for the 15th Anniversary of #Shine. The event by Back to...

Joseph Charles - Thu 30 May 2019

News

St Lucian Association of London (1963), new beginnings

The newly elected Executive of the St. Lucian Association of London (1963) would like to send greetings to their fellow Saint Lucian brothers and...

Joseph Charles - Tue 28 May 2019

Feature News

Ulric Cross, Hero

Until now, Ulric Cross has been an unfamiliar name to most - but this is a man whose life story already sounds like a...

Katie Segal - Tue 28 May 2019

News

J’Ouvert at Theatre503

BadBreed and Theatre503 present ‘J’Ouvert’, a celebration of carnival, friendship and Black womanhood. Playing from 29 May - 22 June, J’Ouvert is the debut play from...

Soca News Staff - Mon 27 May 2019

News

Miss World Guyana needs you

Are you a woman of Guyanese heritage, between the ages of 16 to 26, and residing in the United Kingdom or Europe? Are you...

Joseph Charles - Tue 21 May 2019

News

Another food festival to get your teeth into

Festivals are becoming like trains; as one passes, another comes along. On the Bank Holiday Weekend of 25, 26 and 27 May, patrons will...

Joseph Charles - Mon 20 May 2019

News

Guyana Independence

The UK Guyanese community will celebrate on Sunday 26 May, as Guyana celebrates 53 years of independence from Britain. Guyana occupies a unique position...

Joseph Charles - Mon 20 May 2019

News

Miss Barbados UK 2019 crowned

There is a new Miss Barbados UK in town.Sunday 5 May at the Classic in Tooting saw the crown pass from Milan Carrington-Gomes to...

Joseph Charles - Wed 08 May 2019

Carnival News

Vibes from Vybz, vybz mas and masanova band launch review

One mas camp, five sections for NHC 2019. Vybz Mas’ much-anticipated 2019 band launch was held by bandleader Lloyd Bedeau on 23 March this...

Sharon Buckley - Sun 28 Apr 2019

Community Fashion

Caribbean Fashion Icon Meiling to make NYC debut with ‘Dressed Up’

New York, NY (Sonique Solutions) – As anticipation builds for the launch of ‘Dressed Up’ (the soon to be opened dress-specialty shoppe), the buzz...

Community Member - Tue 23 Apr 2019

News Travel

Grenada’s dark secret – chocolate

Move over Paris, Rome and New York – the top travel destination for 2019 is… Grenada! That’s according to travel expert Kacie Morgan (aka...

Stephen Spark - Fri 19 Apr 2019

Carnival News Review

Everybody Loves A Good Chocolate

Yes, Chocolate! Another year, another launch – and this was one that proved that, 10 years on, this band remains one of the kings...

Sharon Buckley - Wed 17 Apr 2019

Feature News

Miss Barbados UK, more than just a sash and title

The fifth annual Miss Barbados UK competition is scheduled to take place at The Classic Banqueting Suite on Sunday 5 May. The first event...

Joseph Charles - Sun 14 Apr 2019

Community

Gregory Pollonais aspires to make an international impact through acting

Gregory Pollonais aspires to make an international impact through acting POS, Trinidad (Sonique Solutions) – From a tender age Trinidad-based actor and producer Gregory Pollonais...

Community Member - Wed 10 Apr 2019

News

Grenfell fire’s toxic legacy alarms community

Discovery of potentially deadly toxins around Grenfell Tower in North Kensington has been described as “alarming and hugely upsetting” by the chair of community...

Stephen Spark - Mon 01 Apr 2019

Community

‘Dressed Up’ set to showcase Caribbean designers and honour women

New York, NY (Sonique Solutions) – ‘Dressed Up’, a soon to be launched retail shoppe specializing strictly in dresses, has been generating quite a...

Community Member - Tue 26 Mar 2019

Community

Salybia All-Inclusive scores with 2nd year

POS, Trinidad (Sonique Solutions) – Salybia All-Inclusive created unforgettable pre-Carnival memories for party goers at their recent 2019 edition. After a successful 2018 debut, the...

Community Member - Sat 23 Mar 2019

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Ding Dong releases two new songs ahead of Tobago Carnival 2025

St Lucia Groovy & Power Soca Monarch finalists

Design a T-shirt for Notting Hill Carnival

Vincy Soca Monarch and Ragga Soca Monarch finalists

Hero – the extraordinary life and times of Ulric Cross

Grenfell Tower – two years after the fire

Somerset House celebrates Black creativity

Windrush summer events in Brixton

Culture Fest: a family-friendly indoor festival

Saint Lucia Carnival Groovy & Power Soca Monarch preliminary qualifiers

J’Ouvert – channelling the spirit of Carnival

CAMF Band Launch and Showcase

Caribbean Yacht Week promises the ultimate island experience

Gregory Pollonais makes Comicpalooza debut with ‘An Appointment with Janey’

Machel Montano takes to the stage at Shine

St Lucian Association of London (1963), new beginnings

Ulric Cross, Hero

J’Ouvert at Theatre503

Miss World Guyana needs you

Another food festival to get your teeth into

Guyana Independence

Miss Barbados UK 2019 crowned

Vibes from Vybz, vybz mas and masanova band launch review

Caribbean Fashion Icon Meiling to make NYC debut with ‘Dressed Up’

Grenada’s dark secret – chocolate

Everybody Loves A Good Chocolate

Miss Barbados UK, more than just a sash and title

Gregory Pollonais aspires to make an international impact through acting

Grenfell fire’s toxic legacy alarms community

‘Dressed Up’ set to showcase Caribbean designers and honour women

Salybia All-Inclusive scores with 2nd year

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