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
Barbados and Dominica Sign Landmark Tourism Agreement
Barbados and Dominica have formalised a groundbreaking tourism partnership designed to strengthen regional ties, boost visitor experiences, and unlock new opportunities for sustainable growth. At the Hilton Barbados Resort during the State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC), the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) and the Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that paves the way for innovative multi-destination packages and expanded
Grenada Book Festival Returns With Bigger Line-Up and National Writing Prize
The Grenada Book Festival is back this October with an expanded line-up of activities that promise to inspire, educate, and celebrate Caribbean literature. Now in its second year, the festival, organized by Grenada Book Festival Inc. in partnership with the Grenada Office of Creative Affairs, continues its mission to nurture national literacy and provide platforms for writers at all stages of their careers. The festival officially
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.
Minister Duggins: CARIFESTA XV a Platform for Saint Kitts and Nevis to Declare “This Is Who We Are”
St. Kitts and Nevis is preparing to bring the vibrancy, talent, and cultural richness of the Federation to the Caribbean’s biggest stage, CARIFESTA XV. The (usually) biennial Caribbean Festival of Arts, renowned as the region’s premier cultural showcase, will see the twin-island nation represented by a dynamic delegation of artists, performers, and cultural practitioners across multiple disciplines. From visual arts and literary works to fashion,
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
Countdown Almost Complete, The Saint Kitts Music Festival Kicks Off Tomorrow!
We're just one sleep away from the 2025 staging of the Saint Kitts Music Festival, and the excitement has reached a fever pitch. The lights are set, the stage is built and I have it on very good authority that the artistes (at least those scheduled to perform on Thursday) are already here. This beloved festival, now in its 27th year, kicks off tomorrow night with
Island-Made Magic: Spotlight on Veronica, the Creative Genius behind Sassy V Collectibles
When I sat down with Veronica Julius-entrepreneur, designer, and the spirited force behind Sassy V Collectibles, I knew I was in for a treat. What I got was a masterclass in Caribbean creativity, fearless reinvention, and the raw passion it takes to build something special from scratch- all this from a woman with a big heart, living on a small island. Veronica, born and raised right