News

Fay-Ann Lyons to run the 2019 International Soca Monarch competition

Fay-Ann Lyons-Alvarez is to take over the running of the International Soca Monarch competition 2019. This is after the resignation of the current chairman...

Joseph Charles - Mon 14 Jan 2019

Community

Calling all West Indies drummers, dancers and bands – would you...

We are looking for traditional West Indian drummers, dancers and bands who are interested at performing at each of the West Indies cricket matches...

Community Member - Wed 09 Jan 2019

News Results

Rucas H.E. is the 2018 St Kitts Soca Monarch

Rucas H.E. (Caseem Pemberton) is the new St Kitts Soca Monarch, the crown was bestowed onto him at the finals which were held on...

Joseph Charles - Thu 27 Dec 2018

Food & Drink News

Even More Limin’

Initially intended as a ten week 'pop-up' in London's Spitalfields Market, Limin’ - the Caribbean rum shop, bar and general hangout spot - the...

Dunstan Creavalle - Sun 23 Dec 2018

Community

Socalize January 6th

The return of the on d greenz launch from many years ago held by my father Kenny phillips. A Free Fete with tons of...

Community Member - Wed 19 Dec 2018

Lifestyle News Travel

Caribbean Airlines are heading back to London

It is rumoured that travellers between Trinidad and the UK may soon have another airline to choose from. Sources suggest that Caribbean Airlines is...

Joseph Charles - Sun 09 Dec 2018

News

Happy 52nd year of Independence Barbados

Today sees the island of Barbados celebrating its 52nd year of independence from Britain. After more than 300 years of unbroken colonial rule, November...

Joseph Charles - Fri 30 Nov 2018

News

Machel and Farmer together from Day One

Trinidadian soca star Machel Montano has released Day One with longtime cohort Farmer Nappy (Darryl Henry), their association in the music business goes back...

Joseph Charles - Sat 24 Nov 2018

News Review

Antigua Carnival 2019 Launch

The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority and the National Festivals Commission held a launch event for Antigua Carnival 2019 at the Royal Garden Hotel,...

Siobhan Watson - Mon 19 Nov 2018

News

Eddy Grant awarded Honorary Doctorate

Guyanese by birth but 'Bajan for life' recording artist Eddy Grant (Edmond Montague Grant) has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of...

Joseph Charles - Wed 14 Nov 2018

News

Dr Montano is in the house

Soca super star Machel Montano’s contribution to the arts has been recognised by the University of Trinidad & Tobago (UTT), which has awarded him...

Joseph Charles - Thu 08 Nov 2018

News

Another French honour – and a date in London ...

At the age of 78, prolific Tobago-born calypsonian Calypso Rose is having the best time of her career. Next month she will collect yet...

Joseph Charles - Wed 07 Nov 2018

News The Islander

Janelle Inspires

Born in Santa Cruz, in Trinidad, Janelle’s is an inspirational story. She moved to England to further her education and in the hope of...

Eva Jean Marie - Tue 06 Nov 2018

News

The Original De Fosto Himself passes at 64

Another son of the soil has left us, The Original De Fosto Himself (Winston Scarborough). Only days before the veteran calypsonian had paid tribute at...

Joseph Charles - Mon 05 Nov 2018

News Review

Shadow tributes light up final Kaiso Lime

The walk to The Tabernacle on Saturday 3 November was punctuated by the whizzes and bangs of Guy Fawkes fireworks. But would the Kaiso...

Stephen Spark - Mon 05 Nov 2018

Carnival Feature News

Carnival Village is clear favourite to run Notting Hill Carnival

Notting Hill Carnival Limited (NHCL) is likely to be organising Notting Hill Carnival for the next three years and receive funding of £300,000 in...

Stephen Spark - Wed 31 Oct 2018

Food & Drink News

Trini food to make you smile in the Square Mile

Although officially launched on Wednesday 24 October, Soca News was treated to an exclusive tasting session the day before at Limin’, the new Caribbean restaurant on...

Dunstan Creavalle - Mon 29 Oct 2018

News

The Mighty Shadow passes away, aged 77

Veteran calypsonian Winston Bailey, better known as The Mighty Shadow, passed away today in the early hours off the morning. He had been hospitalised...

Joseph Charles - Tue 23 Oct 2018

Feature

Sun, sea and rum: Barbados Food and Rum Festival

In late autumn, when memories of Europe’s scorchingly hot summer are already fading, Barbados is going to look a very tempting prospect. From 18...

Lynette Ametewee - Fri 05 Oct 2018

News

Rihanna named as Ambassador Extraordinary

Global superstar Rihanna (full name Robyn Rihanna Fenty) has been named as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary for her home nation of Barbados by Prime...

Lisa Williams - Wed 03 Oct 2018

News

Notting Hill Carnival on camera – run to catch Jump Up

Move fast if you want to see a new exhibition of photographs of Notting Hill Carnival, from the mid-1970s to the present. The opening night...

Stephen Spark - Sat 22 Sep 2018

News Review

Tables turned at Notting Hill Carnival residents’ meeting

Poor planning and poor communication were at the root of most residents’ complaints at Monday’s post-Notting Hill Carnival meeting. Nothing new there ‑ residents,...

Stephen Spark - Fri 21 Sep 2018

Carnival Feature News

Mas Revolution, Antiguan style

All seasoned, newer and potential masqueraders are painfully aware that mas has become a pretty expensive proposition. From Carnival Loans in Trinidad to the...

Katie Segal - Mon 17 Sep 2018

Carnival News

Imo’s invitation – play mas in Nigeria

Carnival enthusiasts around the world have been waking up to the rich cultural heritage of the Giant of Africa – Nigeria. The country has...

Stephen Spark - Fri 14 Sep 2018

Carnival News

Have your say on the next Notting Hill Carnival organiser

It’s not often you get asked to choose who should receive £100,000 a year, but Kensington and Chelsea Council (RBKC) is calling on people...

Stephen Spark - Fri 14 Sep 2018

News

Carnival Village seeks youth and activities manager

As part of plans to make the Yaa Centre in Chippenham Mews a “hub of creativity, learning and social interaction for children and young...

Joseph Charles - Fri 14 Sep 2018

News

Arts Council post up for grabs

Arts Council England (ACE) is seeking a relationship manager within the London Combined Arts team. Combined Arts covers new and exciting arts coming together...

Joseph Charles - Fri 14 Sep 2018

News

Mangrove’s 50-year history to be celebrated on All Saints Road

The golden jubilee of the Mangrove will be celebrated with a community day on All Saint’s Road, London W11, on Sunday 16 September from...

Lisa Williams - Fri 14 Sep 2018

News

Tobago Loves Soca

Randy Glasgow Promotions, one of Trinidad and Tobago’s leading promoters, is preparing to launch a brand new festival in 2019, in the peaceful and...

Lisa Williams - Mon 10 Sep 2018

News Results

Notting Hill Carnival Ltd 2018 mas band results

Here are the results of the Notting Hill Carnival Limited (NHCL) judging over the two days of Sunday 26 and Monday 27 August 2018....

Joseph Charles - Thu 06 Sep 2018

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Ding Dong releases two new songs ahead of Tobago Carnival 2025

Fay-Ann Lyons to run the 2019 International Soca Monarch competition

Calling all West Indies drummers, dancers and bands – would you...

Rucas H.E. is the 2018 St Kitts Soca Monarch

Even More Limin’

Socalize January 6th

Caribbean Airlines are heading back to London

Happy 52nd year of Independence Barbados

Machel and Farmer together from Day One

Antigua Carnival 2019 Launch

Eddy Grant awarded Honorary Doctorate

Dr Montano is in the house

Another French honour – and a date in London ...

Janelle Inspires

The Original De Fosto Himself passes at 64

Shadow tributes light up final Kaiso Lime

Carnival Village is clear favourite to run Notting Hill Carnival

Trini food to make you smile in the Square Mile

The Mighty Shadow passes away, aged 77

Sun, sea and rum: Barbados Food and Rum Festival

Rihanna named as Ambassador Extraordinary

Notting Hill Carnival on camera – run to catch Jump Up

Tables turned at Notting Hill Carnival residents’ meeting

Mas Revolution, Antiguan style

Imo’s invitation – play mas in Nigeria

Have your say on the next Notting Hill Carnival organiser

Carnival Village seeks youth and activities manager

Arts Council post up for grabs

Mangrove’s 50-year history to be celebrated on All Saints Road

Tobago Loves Soca

Notting Hill Carnival Ltd 2018 mas band results

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