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Global superstar Rihanna is giving her three children a firsthand experience of her Barbadian roots, taking them on a local bus ride and introducing them to some of the everyday sights and experiences of life in Barbados. The singer and entrepreneur recently returned to her homeland with her children, RZA, Riot and Rocki, offering them a glimpse of […]
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, will be honored as a Tourism ICON at the PYNE Awards Africa 2026, recognizing his global leadership in building tourism resilience and advancing stronger partnerships between Africa, the Caribbean and the wider Global South. Minister Bartlett will receive the prestigious honor during the PYNE Awards Africa 2026, scheduled […]
Former Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley is demanding greater transparency from Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar over whether her administration has reported Trinidad and Tobago nationals to US authorities with recommendations that their American visas be revoked. In a statement posted on Facebook, Rowley also challenged Persad-Bissessar to explain the basis for previous calls by her […]
New York City schools and community organizations are preparing to support Haitian students and families as the end of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) increases fears of immigration enforcement and family separation ahead of the new school year. The federal government officially terminated Haiti’s TPS designation on July 27, ending a protection that had allowed eligible […]
Jamaican-American Congressman Byron Donalds has secured the Republican nomination for governor of Florida, setting up a November showdown with former Democratic Congressman David Jolly in a race that could make history for the state. Donalds emerged victorious in Tuesday’s Republican primary, defeating a field of 11 candidates and positioning himself to succeed Republican Governor Ron […]
The stage is set, the nominees have been selected, and the Caribbean is preparing for a night that promises to be etched into history. The SUNSHINE Awards has officially announced the nominees for its 38th Annual SUNSHINE Awards, taking place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Aleeze Convention Center in Sint Maarten. This landmark […]
New details have emerged about the final hours of Jason Arday, the former University of Cambridge professor whose death at 41 came days after he resigned from the university amid intense scrutiny over allegations concerning his academic work. Arday, who made history in 2023 as Cambridge’s youngest Black professor, was found unresponsive at a property […]
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is set to deliver the keynote address at the American Caribbean Maritime Foundation’s (ACMF) 9th Annual Anchor Awards, as the organisation continues its efforts to strengthen opportunities for Caribbean nationals pursuing careers in the maritime industry. Holness has been named the event’s special guest and keynote speaker for the gala, scheduled […]
National Action Network (NAN) Founder and President Reverend Al Sharpton, together with Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, the Drum Major Institute and a growing national coalition, announced that U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders and U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will participate in “March on Washington 2026: Defend the Vote,” taking place in Washington, D.C. on […]
Haitian opposition politician and lawyer André Michel has warned that armed gangs could effectively “win” the country’s long-awaited elections if authorities fail to restore a minimum level of security before Haitians go to the polls. Michel made the warning ahead of a high-level regional and international delegation’s visit to Haiti, led by Organization of American […]
