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Love Link Caribbean Inter-Regional Reality Show Debuts September 30

The Caribbean has a new dating show made by its own people, for its own people. Love Link TV and the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) have released the official trailer for Love Link Caribbean, the region’s first inter-regional reality dating series. The show debuts on YouTube on Wednesday, September 30, at 8:00 p.m. […]

28 Sept 2026 · 2m read

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The Mighty Sparrow: Caribbean mourns a cultural giant

The Caribbean is mourning the passing of legendary calypso icon Slinger Francisco, widely known as The Mighty Sparrow, who died on Sunday in New York at the age of 91. Born in Grenada and raised in Trinidad and Tobago, Sparrow became one of the Caribbean’s most influential cultural figures. Known as the “Calypso King of […]

28 Sept 2026 · 1m read

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Rize & Whine, Tipsy Music Festival Producers to Lead WCMF 2026 VIP and VVIP Experience

The teams behind Rize & Whine and Tipsy Music Festival will produce the VIP and VVIP experience for the 2026 World Creole Music Festival (WCMF), set for Oct. 23-25 at Windsor Park Sports Stadium in Roseau. Rize & Whine was launched in Dominica in 2019, while Tipsy Music Festival was launched in Barbados in 2013. …

22 Sept 2026 · 2m read

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FUND-RAISING CONCERT ANNOUNCED IN DOMINICA TO HONOR LEGENDARY MUSICIANS OF THE BELLES COMBO

The Friends of Belles Combo has officially announced a major fundraising concert dedicated to supporting former members of the legendary musical group that gave the community more than three decades of unforgettable performances. The highly anticipated event is scheduled for Saturday 3rd October, 2026, kicking off at 9:00 p.m.at Zaman Park, Belfast, Mahaut, The Belles …

17 Sept 2026 · 2m read

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Government of Dominica Sponsors the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards

The Government of Dominica, through the Ministry of Tourism and Discover Dominica Authority (DDA), announces its partnership with the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards as an Official Sponsor of the Bouyon Award Categories, providing a prominent platform to celebrate the genre that originated in Dominica while showcasing the Nature Island to Caribbean and international audiences. The …

15 Sept 2026 · 2m read

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KINGSTON FEELS THE PULSE AS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL TAKES OVER THE CITY

Eight days of art, music, fashion, film and literature turn Jamaica’s capital into a living, walkable stage this December. From December 6 to 13, 2026, Kingston will trade its everyday rhythm for eight days of art, sound and colour that run through the city like a heartbeat. Kingston International Festival (KIF) 2026 will transform the …

10 Sept 2026 · 2m read

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Kalinago Week 2026 Set for September 11-19 Ministry of Environment and Kalinago Council partner to celebrate Dominica’s Indigenous heritage

The Ministry of Environment, Rural Modernisation, Kalinago Upliftment and Constituency Empowerment, in partnership with the Kalinago Council, will host Kalinago Week 2026 from September 11 to 19. The observance celebrates the culture, traditions and life of the Kalinago, Dominica’s Indigenous people. The full programme of activities will be unveiled at a media launch on Friday, …

10 Sept 2026 · 1m read

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PITON NOIRE RELEASES FOURTH BOOK IN THE FLYING CRAPAUD ANTHOLOGY SERIES

The Flying Crapaud IV: Unexpected Door Opens a New Chapter in Caribbean Science Fiction, Fantasy and Folklore Piton Noire, the Caribbean-rooted science fiction and fantasy writing collective, announces the publication of The Flying Crapaud IV: Unexpected Door, the fourth installment in its growing The Flying Crapaud anthology series. With Unexpected Door, Piton Noire continues its …

9 Sept 2026 · 2m read

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U.S. and Barbados Celebrate Shared History Through George Washington’s Barbados Connection

The longstanding historical ties between the United States and Barbados were recently celebrated through a series of activities highlighting George Washington’s time on the island. From the Barbados Museum to George Washington House, participants explored an important chapter in the shared history of the two countries. American historian Tony Williams joined the activities, delivering a …

3 Sept 2026 · 1m read

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Flavours of the World Festival Returns to Dominica During Creole Season 2026: Bigger, Better and More Flavorful Than Ever

Organizers of the highly anticipated Flavours of the World Festival are thrilled to announce the return of one of Dominica’s premier cultural and culinary celebrations on Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Windsor Park Stadium Forecourt in Roseau. An official event on Dominica’s Creole Season 2026 Calendar, the festival …

3 Sept 2026 · 2m read

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Dominica Heads to St. Kitts and Nevis for Destination & Festival Promotion

Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) is taking its Destination & Festival Promotion to St. Kitts and Nevis from Aug. 21-26, with a series of consumer, travel trade and media engagements designed to increase destination awareness and encourage travel to Dominica, particularly for the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF), set for Oct. 23-25, 2026 and Mas Domnik, […]

21 Aug 2026 · 2m read

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Caribbean Artist Residency Strengthens Creative Connections Between Dominica and Martinique

The Waitukubuli Artist Association (WAA) has successfully completed the JKing Dominica-Martinique Residency, a three-week artist residency supported by the Caribbean Culture Fund (CCF). The residency welcomed Martinican visual artist Kevin Jérémie (JKing) to Dominica for an immersive programme of artistic creation, cultural exchange and community engagement. Hosted in partnership with Caapi Cottages, the residency explored […]

11 Aug 2026 · 2m read

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Antigua and Barbuda Wins First-Ever Miss Caribbean Culture Queen Title

Antigua and Barbuda has made pageant history after Zaine Frederick was crowned Miss Caribbean Culture Queen 2026, becoming the country’s first representative to win the prestigious regional title in the pageant’s 20-year history. Frederick secured the crown with an impressive 1,425 points and also captured the awards for Best Talent and Best Evening Gown, solidifying […]

4 Aug 2026 · 1m read

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Miss Dominica Dainisha Eusebe to Represent Dominica at Miss Caribbean Culture Queen PageantMiss Dominica 2026 to make regional pageant…

Miss Dominica 2026, Dainisha Eusebe, will represent the Commonwealth of Dominica at the Bank of Nevis International Miss Caribbean Culture Queen Pageant on Monday, August 3, 2026, in St. Kitts and Nevis, where she will make her regional pageant debut. The pageant is one of the signature events of the 52nd Nevis Culturama Festival, which […]

30 Jul 2026 · 2m read

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Three Lose Lives, Several Wounded in Shooting at Seattle Food Festival

Three people have been killed and severalothers injured following a shooting at a food festival near the Space Needle in Seattle on Sunday. Police said there were two suspects who were shooting at each other. One of the suspects is in custody and the other still at large, although officials have said there is no […]

27 Jul 2026 · 1m read

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More Than 20,000 Celebrate Reggae Therapy Festival in Martinique

Martinique’s fourth annual Reggae Therapy Festival concluded July 12 after two days of live performances that brought over 20,000 reggae fans from Martinique, the wider Caribbean, Europe and North America to Louis-Achille Stadium in Fort-de-France. Julian Marley The festival featured an impressive lineup of local, regional and international reggae artists, including Julian Marley, Barrington Levy, […]

24 Jul 2026 · 1m read

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Carnival Corporation Supports America’s 250th Anniversary Celebrations Through U.S. Embassy Events in the Caribbean and Central America

Caribbean corporation(NYSE:CCL),the world’s largest cruise company, joined U.S. Embassy-hosted celebrations in The Bahamas and Belize commemorating the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States, highlighting the company’s enduring commitment to the Caribbean and the communities where it operates. On June 26, Carnival sponsored the U.S. Embassy in The Bahamas’ anniversary celebration at its […]

23 Jul 2026 · 1m read

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Martinique Prepares to Welcome Thousands for the Reggae Therapy Festival 2026

The rhythm of reggae will once again take center stage in Martinique as the Reggae Therapy Festival returns for its highly anticipated fourth edition on July 11-12, 2026, at Stade Louis Achille in Fort-de-France. Widely regarded as one of the Caribbean’s premier reggae events, the festival brings together internationally acclaimed artists, local talent and reggae […]

15 Jun 2026 · 1m read

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Caribbean American Society of New York and The National Society of Black Engineers Host Caribbean American Heritage Month and Juneteenth…

The Caribbean American Society of New York (CASONY) and The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) invite you to a jubilant Caribbean American Heritage Month and Juneteenth Celebration under the theme Building Together. This FREE event will take place on Friday, June 19, 2026 from 10 AM to 2 PM at Brooklyn Technical High School, 29 Fort Green […]

15 Jun 2026 · 1m read

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CARIBBEAN MUSIC AWARDS SET TO RETURN FOR ITS FOURTH YEAR WITH OVER 250 NOMINEES ACROSS 40+ CATEGORIES AS LADY LAVA LEADS WITH 9 NOMINATIONS…

PUBLIC VOTING OPENS TODAY, JUNE 10, 2026, AND CLOSES AUGUST 10, 2026 AS NEW CATEGORIES SPOTLIGHT DENNERY, ZESS, KONPA, CHUTNEY SOCA, JAB AND MORE IN THE MOST EXPANSIVE CELEBRATION OF CARIBBEAN MUSIC YET The countdown begins as the Caribbean Music Awards returns for its highly anticipated fourth annual celebration, delivering its most expansive and electrifying […]

12 Jun 2026 · 12m read

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Dominican Artist Earns Distinction Degree from Canadian University

Dominican national Garvin Le Blanc has achieved a significant academic milestone, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts with Distinction in Visual Arts from the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO) in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. The graduation ceremony was held on June 4th, 2026, at the UBCO campus, followed by a reception hosted by […]

11 Jun 2026 · 1m read