Beyond the Message: Why Every Organisation Needs a Communication Strategy and a Crisis Plan
There is a familiar silence that settles over Caribbean organisations when something goes wrong. A service failure, a public complaint, a misstep that gets screenshotted and shared before anyone in leadership has had their morning coffee. In that silence, while teams scramble and phones ring and someone asks "who's handling this?" the public is already deciding what to think. That silence is not neutral. It
Imara Designs: Exploring Identity, Heritage, and Cultural Exchange Through Design
For Namayombo Mgonela, Imara Designs is not just a brand — it is a reflection of identity, heritage, and all the spaces in between. Born in St. Kitts to a Kittitian mother and a Tanzanian father, and shaped by experiences across Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and the wider Caribbean, her journey has always existed at the intersection of cultures. That duality would later become the foundation
Swimming with Purpose: Jens-Ulrich Poppen’s Journey Through the Nevis Cross Channel Swim
This weekend, Oualie Beach was anything but tranquil. Over 500 swimmers from 41 countries gathered on its shores—not for leisure, but to test themselves against one of the Caribbean’s most demanding open water crossings during the 25th staging of the Nevis to St. Kitts Cross Channel Swim. What followed was a test of both body and mind. From seasoned open water swimmers to first-time challengers, competitors
Diani Prince-Drew Advances a Vision for Children in the Digital Age
In an era defined by rapid technological transformation and shifting global realities, the question of how we prepare the next generation has moved from policy discussion to urgent priority. It is within this context that Diani Prince-Drew delivered a compelling and forward-looking address to 44 fellow First Spouses from across the world at the two-day Fostering the Future Together Summit, hosted by First Lady of the
Ciao, St. Kitts: Xpress Events Reimagines Festival Nightlife With Italian Inspired Theme For SKMF ‘26
There is something unmistakable about the way the Caribbean celebrates. It lives in the rhythm of the music, the ease of connection, the effortless blending of cultures, and the shared understanding that celebration here is not just an activity — it is a way of life. Each year, that spirit finds one of its most vibrant expressions in the St. Kitts Music Festival, where global sounds
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,