Jazz Visionary Etienne Charles Announces Ambitious 20-City Global Tour
Internationally acclaimed Trinidadian trumpeter, composer and bandleader Etienne Charles is preparing to take his distinctive brand of Caribbean-infused jazz across the globe with an ambitious 20-city world tour spanning Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. Announced from Miami on March 9, the tour marks a significant new chapter in Charles’ already illustrious career, bringing his music to several territories for the very first time, including India, Argentina,
#ReadCaribbean: Powerful Books By Caribbean Women You Should Add to Your TBR
On International Women's Day, the global community pauses to celebrate the achievements, resilience and influence of women across every sphere of society. Women who have shaped culture, challenged injustice and expanded the boundaries of what is possible. In literature, Caribbean women have long stood at the forefront of that movement - crafting stories that carry the rhythms of the islands while confronting some of the most complex
Grenada’s PM Calls for Functional CARICOM Reform; Responds to PM Persad-Bissessar
As regional leaders gather for the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, Grenada’s Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell is urging the Community to resist distraction by global turbulence and instead focus on deepening practical, functional cooperation within the region. Speaking during an interview with Your Caribbean Guide at the margins of the meeting, Prime Minister Mitchell acknowledged that expectations are high
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Attend CARICOM Heads Meeting in St. Kitts and Nevis; News Draws Mixed Regional Response
Regional attention continues to focus on St. Kitts and Nevis as United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to travel to the Federation on February 25 to participate in the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). According to a statement published on the U.S. Department of State’s website and attributed to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy
Regional Focus Turns to St. Kitts and Nevis for Fiftieth CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting
Regional attention is turning to St. Kitts and Nevis as the federation prepares to host one of the Caribbean’s most significant diplomatic gatherings — the Fiftieth (50th) Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government Meeting, set to commence on February 24. Held under the theme “Beyond Words: Action Today for a Thriving, Sustainable CARICOM,” the summit will convene regional leaders at a critical time when geopolitical tensions,
Zu & Friends Set To Deliver A “Different Type Ah Time”
Music lovers in Saint Kitts are in for an exciting evening as Zu & Friends Acoustic Night presents “Different Type Ah Time” today, February 15, at Sugar Apple. The highly anticipated event brings together a dynamic lineup of local talent, promising an engaging night of live performances, rich vocals, and authentic Caribbean energy. Starting from 5:00 p.m., the show is expected to deliver a refreshing
Beyond The Crown: Machel Montano Eyes 12th Road March,Teases Next Act
For more than four decades, Machel Montano has not simply ridden the wave of Soca - he has shaped it, stretched it, globalized it, and elevated it. From a child prodigy bursting onto Caribbean stages to a Soul Train-recognized cultural force commanding arenas worldwide, his journey mirrors the evolution of modern Soca itself. But Machel is more than high-energy performances and Road March anthems. He represents
Soca to Soul: Machel, Voice, Steel Pulse and Fantasia Among Those Headlining Saint Kitts Music Festival 2026
The 2026 Saint Kitts Music Festival is gearing up to thrill audiences once again with a vibrant and wide-ranging lineup that truly offers something for every kind of music lover. Widely regarded as the hallmark of regional festivals, the event has built its reputation on an eclectic blend of local, regional, and international acts — a winning formula that continues to make it one of
Crowned By The Crowd: Omiah Hall recounts her rise as Guyana’s Soca Princess
With a voice that glides effortlessly between sweetness and strength, and a presence that commands attention without ever asking for it, Omiah Hall is fast emerging as one of Guyana’s most compelling musical exports. Dubbed the Soca Princess, Omiah represents a new generation of Caribbean artistes - rooted in tradition, yet fearless in her expression - bringing a distinctly feminine energy to the genre. From the
Culture Is How We Survive: Omari Ashby on Carnival, Consciousness, and Remembering Who We Are
Across the Caribbean, few cultural expressions provoke as much annual anxiety as Carnival. Every year without fail the now familiar criticisms and condemnations surface -about excess, disorder, morality, and misplaced priorities. While often presented as practical or civic concerns, these arguments carry a much older weight. They are rooted in a colonial inheritance that has never fully released its grip on Caribbean societies. From the post-Emancipation