More Than Mas: One Image, A Thousand Truths About Sugar Mas 54
I am, and always will be a storyteller at heart. After more than 16 years as a journalist, I’m often told that I don’t know how to simply live in the moment-that I’m always searching for the story. While there may be some truth to that, I don’t necessarily look, they just jump out at me, unbidden. It’s a blessing I guess, to be able
Young Voices, Mighty Messages: Junior Calypsonians Gearing Up For Historic Showdown!
The stage is set, and anticipation is in the stratosphere as the future of calypso is preparing to raise its collective voice. Today, Sunday, December 14, the St. Kitts Marriott Resort Atrium will come alive as the island’s most promising young performers take center stage for the Flow Junior Calypso Monarch Competition, a cherished Sugar Mas tradition that continues to nurture, refine, and spotlight the next
Author Coryn Clarke Gets Set To Make Her Calypso Debut in Saint Kitts & Nevis
Revered Caribbean children’s author Coryn Anaya Clarke is preparing to take on a brand-new stage, this time not with a book in hand, but with a mic, a beautiful melody, and a potent, timely message. The young writer and literacy advocate will make her official debut in the 2025 FLOW Junior Calypso Monarch Competition, where she will be one of six talented primary school students vying for the coveted crown.
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,
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
Safety First: Police Roll Out Comprehensive Traffic & Security Plan Ahead of 2025 St. Kitts Music Festival
As excitement builds for the highly anticipated opening night of the 2025 St. Kitts Music Festival, the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force has unveiled a detailed traffic and security plan to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all festivalgoers. Speaking at a pre-event press conference at the St Kitts Marriot earlier today, ACP Rogers emphasised the department’s commitment to maintaining public safety while preserving
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
Grenadian Soca Star Leads the Region onto the Global Stage for Intellectual Property Awareness
Grenadian soca star Jevaughn John, widely known as V’ghn, has etched his name into history as the Caribbean’s first-ever World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) IP Youth Ambassador. The announcement, made by the Grenada Office of Creative Affairs (GOCA) in collaboration with the Corporate Affairs and Intellectual Property Office (CAIPO), signals a groundbreaking moment for the region’s creative sector and a powerful step toward global recognition. This
Lady Lava’s ‘Bob The Builder,’ An Anthem For Women Determined To Reclaim Their Power
Lady Lava’s “Bob the Builder” is a fierce, unfiltered anthem that some say, is redefining Caribbean womanhood with unapologetic boldness. "If yuh coming yuh have to come with yuh things Because I am not Bob the Builder Ah not building no man for future