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
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,
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
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
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