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Junior Calypso Monarch Finalists Named for Tobago Carnival 2025

After auditions on Tuesday 16 September, ten (10) young performers have been selected as finalists in the Tobago Junior Calypso Monarch competition. The finals will …

Radeya OsmanSun 21 Sep 2025

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Junior Calypso Monarch Finalists Named for Tobago Carnival 2025

After auditions on Tuesday 16 September, ten (10) young performers have been selected as finalists in the Tobago Junior Calypso Monarch competition. The finals...

Radeya Osman - Sun 21 Sep 2025

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Film & Television News

The Promoters’ to Debut as First Reality Docu-Series of its kind

A new docu-series, The Promoters, will premiere in early 2026. Directed by Jamal Hill (Brotherly Love, Deuces), it will be the first reality docu-series...

Stephanie Coleman - Sun 21 Sep 2025

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St. Kitts and Nevis celebrates 42 years of independence

Today, St. Kitts and Nevis celebrates its 42nd Independence Day, a time of pride, unity, and joy for the twin-island nation. The country became...

Soca News Staff - Fri 19 Sep 2025

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Do Not Disturb: St. Kitts’ Ultimate Zen Escape

In a world filled with the constant buzz of notifications from work, home, or social media apps, there is a need for a break...

Soca News Staff - Sun 14 Sep 2025

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Saint Lucia Showcase Consumer Edit – A Celebration of Music &...

The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority will hold its second consumer event in London as part of the annual Saint Lucia Showcase 2025. Branded The...

Stephanie Coleman - Tue 09 Sep 2025

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Health & Fitness News

St. Jude Hospital reconstruction: PM pledges delivery as Saudi-backed project advances

Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Philip J. Pierre, has reiterated his government’s commitment to completing St. Jude Hospital, assuring Parliament that the long-delayed facility...

Mia Anthony - Sat 06 Sep 2025

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One More Jam – The Ultimate Notting Hill Carnival afterparty!

Founded in 2015, Remedy Events has evolved into a leading hub for Caribbean culture and entertainment, hosting over ten annual events that unite people...

Stephanie Coleman - Mon 01 Sep 2025

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Trinidad and Tobago marks 63 Years of Independence with National Day...

The twin-island nation of Trinidad and Tobago celebrates 63 years of independence today, 31 August. The island of Trinidad was a Spanish colony from...

Soca News Staff - Sun 31 Aug 2025

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Food & Drink News

Celebrate Caribbean Flavours – nominate your favourite today

Nominations for the 2025 UK Caribbean Food Awards (UKCFA) will close on Monday 1 September. Now in its third year, the event features twenty...

Dunstan Creavalle - Fri 29 Aug 2025

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Windrush Day 2025 celebrations sweep the UK

Communities across Britain came alive on Windrush Day 2025, marking the 77th anniversary of the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush. In city squares, museums...

ggoodis - Thu 28 Aug 2025

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Swiss Soca Festival brings Carnival Flavour to Zug

The Swiss Soca Festival, celebrated as The Swiss Caribbean Experience, will light up Zug with three days of music, culture, and celebration. The festival...

Stephanie Coleman - Wed 27 Aug 2025

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Notting Hill Carnival – Monday – Adult’s Day

For the carnival-lover, the last Monday in August is not the ‘August Bank Holiday’ but Carnival Day. It’s essentially a repeat, on a bigger,...

Soca News Staff - Sun 24 Aug 2025

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Notting Hill Carnival – Sunday – Children’s Day

Sunday 24 August 2025Time. 10am@ Carnival Parade Route By the time J’Ouvert finishes (around 8.30 - 9am), it’s time for Children’s Carnival. The kids’ mas...

Soca News Staff - Sun 24 Aug 2025

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Notting Hill Carnival – J’Ouvert

Sunday 24 August 2025Time. 6-9am@ Starting at Sainsbury's, by Canal Way Roundabout J'Ouvert is one of the last mysteries of Carnival, spoken about but rarely...

Soca News Staff - Sat 23 Aug 2025

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Melly Rose rises with powerful new single Still Ah Rise

Rising Caribbean singer Melly Rose is preparing to release her new single Still Ah Rise, a song that speaks to hope and self-belief. With its...

Stephanie Coleman - Sat 23 Aug 2025

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Bounty Rum Brings Saint Lucian Spirit to Notting Hill Carnival 2025

Bounty Rum returns to Notting Hill Carnival this year with a full programme of floats, after-parties, and nationwide events. In partnership with distributor Mangrove...

Stephanie Coleman - Sat 23 Aug 2025

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News Soca People

Triniboi Joocie From Panorama Glory to Soca Ambassadorship

From the steelband stages of Trinidad to the heart of the UK's soca scene, his journey is a story of passion, purpose, and cultural...

Stephanie Coleman - Wed 20 Aug 2025

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Antiguan Super band Burning Flames turns Forty

Legendary Antiguan band Burning Flames celebrated their 40th anniversary during Antigua Carnival 2025 with concerts, tributes, and a surprise performance by soca star Machel...

Stephanie Coleman - Wed 20 Aug 2025

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Steelpan anniversary to be celebrated in London next July

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of steelpan’s first landfall in Britain, the 12th Steelpan/Carnival Arts Conference will be held in London in July 2026,...

Stephen Spark - Tue 19 Aug 2025

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Reuben P. Joseph, is bringing Carnival Spirit to the Stage

Reuben P. Joseph, based in London, is an Artistic Creative Director and Fashion/Beauty Pageant Choreographer with more than 20 years’ experience. Of Black African...

Stephanie Coleman - Tue 19 Aug 2025

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Residents issue a Notting Hill Carnival manifesto

Notting Hill residents aren't known for their love of Carnival. Some take refuge in their country cottages to escape three days of crowds, chicken...

Stephen Spark - Sun 17 Aug 2025

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News Soca People

Mr General

London-based DJ MR GENERAL is a veteran of the global soca scene, with over 22 years of experience and Trinidadian Jamaican roots. Since launching...

Stephanie Coleman - Sat 16 Aug 2025

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Calypso in London – it ent dead yet!

You wait a year for one calypso show and then five come along at once! The London bus analogy seemed appropriate as, just days after...

Stephen Spark - Fri 15 Aug 2025

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Yung Bredda releases Remix of ‘The Greatest Bend Over’ with Chlöe...

Trinidadian soca artist Yung Bredda has released a remix of his hit The Greatest Bend Over, this time featuring Grammy-nominated singer-producer Chlöe and Ghanaian...

Stephanie Coleman - Fri 15 Aug 2025

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Food & Drink News

My Trini Shop marks Fifth Anniversary as Romford Store Opens

My Trini Shop, the UK's first online Trinidadian grocery store, is celebrating its fifth anniversary this month, while also marking a significant milestone with...

Radeya Osman - Fri 15 Aug 2025

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Trinidad’s Nessa Preppy makes her mark at Festival Latinidades

On Saturday, 26 July 2025, Trinbagonian soca artist Nessa Preppy (Vanessa John) made history as the first soca artist to perform at Festival Latinidades...

Stephanie Coleman - Thu 14 Aug 2025

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Food & Drink News

Carib Lager is now available on Draught in the UK

Carib Brewery marked a significant milestone in early June 2025 with the official launch of Carib Lager Draught at a celebratory event held at...

Radeya Osman - Wed 13 Aug 2025

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Sonny Blacks – cultural pioneer and impresario

It never took long to spot Sonny Blacks if he was in the hall or on the road at Carnival. You just looked out...

Stephen Spark - Mon 11 Aug 2025

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Lime Time at the Tabernacle

With no Calypso Tent for the second year running, fans of lyrical ingenuity have had to rely on monthly injections of Kaiso Lime during...

Stephen Spark - Mon 11 Aug 2025

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Aaliyah Knight crowned Grenada’s National Carnival Queen

Grenada's National Stadium came alive on Thursday 7 August 2025, as hundreds braved wind and rain to witness one of Spicemas' signature events –...

Soca News Staff - Sat 09 Aug 2025

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