Caribbean Leaders Monitor Fallout From U.S. Military Action in Venezuela; T&T’s Neutrality Questioned
Governments across the Caribbean are closely monitoring a rapidly developing situation in Venezuela following confirmation that the United States commenced military operations within Venezuelan territory early Saturday morning. In a media release issued on January 3, the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, through its Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, confirmed that the United States had initiated military activity in Venezuela but stressed that Trinidad
Incoming CARICOM Chair calls for Unity, Self-Reliance and Renewed Caribbean Purpose
As the Caribbean Community ushers in a new year, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Terrance Drew, incoming CARICOM Chair, issued a stirring call for unity, calm leadership, and renewed commitment to the Caribbean ideal. Addressing citizens and residents across the Region and the global Caribbean diaspora, Prime Minister Drew extended warm greetings while reflecting on the collective journey of Caribbean nations—one shaped by
Drewzy Stands Unshaken: Seven Challengers Fall as the Young King Reclaims the Calypso Crown
The Carib Senior Calypso Monarch Finals delivered exactly what Sugar Mas promises at its highest level - sharp commentary, commanding performances, and the unmistakable electricity that only calypso’s grandest stage can generate. Before a packed audience and under the bright lights of one of Carnival’s most revered competitions, the art form once again proved why it remains the heartbeat of Caribbean expression. Seven calypsonians mounted a
Best Dressed Plate Expands Caribbean Culinary Impact Awards for 2025, Honouring Excellence Across the Diaspora
Best Dressed Plate, the premier global platform dedicated to elevating Caribbean gastronomy, has announced the return of the Caribbean Culinary Impact Awards, an initiative designed to celebrate the chefs, creators, restaurants, and innovators shaping the future of Caribbean cuisine. Now in its second year, the awards will be announced on December 15th via Best Dressed Plate’s Instagram page, @bestdressedplate. The 2025 edition introduces an expanded slate
Sashed & Ready: Excitement Builds As Delegates Countdown To Coronation Night
All roads led to the stunning Carambola Sunset Deck on Thursday, September 25, where the newest ambassadors-delegates of the Miss Saint Kitts and Nevis Pageant- were formally introduced, setting the stage for an unforgettable journey to the crown. The event marked an important milestone on the journey to crown the next queen, as the five delegates were formally introduced and proudly sashed before an enthusiastic audience
Caribbean Creatives to Converge in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos, for Inaugural CaribCon
This October, the Turks and Caicos Islands will welcome the region’s creative visionaries for the inaugural CaribCon, a new conference designed to showcase Caribbean culture, content, and creativity while connecting some of the most dynamic voices in media, influence, and innovation. The event, set for October 23rd–26th, 2025 at The Shore Club Resort in Long Bay, will bring together influencers, content creators, media professionals, marketers, and
Trinidad Producer Kerwin “Mad Hed City” Prescott Helps Power Landmark Jamaican Sound Clash Album
Trinidad and Tobago producer Kerwin Prescott, better known as Mad Hed City of Mad Pak Music, has contributed two tracks to Sound Clash Culture, billed as Jamaica’s first-ever Sound Clash album, set for release on September 8, 2025 under the S.H.E.M Music Productions imprint. Prescott produced “Simply Magic” and “Dubplate To A Sound Bwoy (Remix) 2025” for the 13-track project led by Jamaican singer Singing Melody.
CSO: Operation Power Trip, A Local Film That’s Winning Hearts and Possibly Redefining Saint Kitts and Nevis’ Future in Film
I didn’t make it to the premiere. I’d heard about the red carpet, the electric atmosphere, and the fact that Caribbean Cinemas was packed to capacity. Friends told me the energy that night was unlike anything they’d ever seen for a local production of this nature. So, when I finally got a ticket for a later screening of CSO: Caribbean Operation Power Trip, my expectations
Carnival Catwalk Makes History with US Debut on Peacock
Caribbean creativity has taken center stage on the global fashion map as Carnival Catwalk, the groundbreaking fashion competition series, premiered on NBC’s Peacock streaming platform on August 1st. The show’s arrival marks a historic first, it is the first reality TV series created and produced in Trinidad and Tobago to be acquired by a major US streaming network, representing a significant leap forward for the
Keron “Sheriff” Thompson to Host Industry Masterclass for Aspiring Hit-Makers in St Kitts & Nevis
Aspiring music professionals in St. Kitts and Nevis are in for a transformative experience this July as Keron “Sheriff” Thompson, acclaimed producer, songwriter, and engineer from Trinidad and Tobago, hosts a Music Industry Master Class designed to unlock the tools, techniques, and insights behind global music success. From July 18th to 20th, creatives across the Federation will have the rare opportunity to learn directly from a