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The UK Rum Fest is back for its 11th year. The event will feature up to 400 different varieties of rum from around the world, available both for sampling and purchase. It’s worth a visit - at least once!

Joseph Charles - Thu 12 Oct 2017

Books Carnival News

ACUK to launch Calypso in London book on 26 October

This year the London Calypso Tent enjoyed its best season yet. Now it has even more reason celebrate

Stephen Spark - Mon 09 Oct 2017

Feature News

Ros Price: a celebration of love and creativity

On 9 September, Oval House witnessed a wonderful celebration of the life of Ros Price

Stephen Spark - Sun 08 Oct 2017

Books News

A New Beacon

New Beacon, the black bookshop established back in 1966, has reopened after a six week refurbishment process

Joseph Charles - Thu 05 Oct 2017

Feature News

Gloria Cummins

The well-known leader of Flamboyan mas band – one of the oldest in Notting Hill Carnival – passed away in St Mary’s Hospital

Shabaka Thompson - Thu 05 Oct 2017

News

Humming Bird for Garlin

Soca star Bunji Garlin (Ian Alvarez) has been awarded The Humming Bird Medal (Silver) for his contribution to culture and music

Joseph Charles - Wed 27 Sep 2017

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Dominica ‘worse than a war zone’, says hurricane-wrecked island’s PM

Severe damage and 15 deaths have been reported from Dominica after the island was hit by Hurricane Maria. Because of restricted communications, people concerned about their relatives should text rather than try to telephone

Stephen Spark - Sat 23 Sep 2017

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Carnivalists urged to join Monday’s debate on Notting Hill’s future

A meeting of everyone involved in Notting Hill Carnival – masqueraders, pannists, calypsonians, band leaders, spectators, residents

Stephen Spark - Fri 22 Sep 2017

News

Carnival will crown Seychelles’ celebration of culture

In Britain, October is Black History Month, when we celebrate our culture in music, poetry, dance, art, discussion and much more

Stephen Spark - Tue 19 Sep 2017

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After Irma, now it’s Maria threatening the Caribbean

Islands in the eastern Caribbean are waiting anxiously for the arrival of Hurricane Maria

Stephen Spark - Tue 19 Sep 2017

Carnival News

Paint and powder bands protest at Notting Hill Carnival

Judges at Notting Hill Carnival were greeted by protests from several big ‘dutty mas’ bands on Carnival Sunday.

Stephen Spark - Tue 12 Sep 2017

News

Second hurricane spares Caribbean as islands count cost of Irma

After Hurricane Irma wreaked havoc last week, leaving 25 people dead, scores injured and thousands homeless

Stephen Spark - Mon 11 Sep 2017

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