Caribbean News
(Caribbean New Weekly) – Gospel artist Kirk Franklin has issued a public apology after facing backlash from conservative Christians in Jamaica for his performance attire during the “Fun in the Son” concert last April. The annual event, organized by Best Dressed Chicken, a brand under the Jamaica Broilers Group, is known for its commitment to […]
(Caribbean News Weekly) – Minna LaFortune has officially entered her holiday album, Caribbean Christmas, for the 67th Grammy Awards. The album, which has received widespread acclaim, has been submitted in the Best Reggae Album category, while the single “Christmas is the Reason” is in the running for Best Global Music Performance. Caribbean Christmas offers a vibrant fusion […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP)— South Africa defeated Bangladesh by just four runs in another low-scoring game at the T20 World Cup on Monday, a result likely to spark fresh debate over the suitability of the pitch being used in New York. South Africa were restricted to 113-6 in their 20 overs with Heinrich Klaasen top-scoring on […]
(Dancehall Mag) – Bounty Killer says he has officially announced the launch of his ‘Alliance Music’ record label and will now be moving forward at full speed into music production. “Label is ready now for some production it’s been awhile now I haven’t done any production let’s go folks🥳💫🎉,” he noted on Instagram a few days […]
(Caribbean Loop) – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has reported that Caribbean tourism grew in 2023 with an estimated 14.3 per cent increase in international stay-over arrivals to the region, continuing its positive recovery trend. Delivering the “Caribbean Tourism Performance Review 2023” in Bridgetown on Friday, Dona Regis-Prosper, Secretary-General of the CTO, shared that last year’s growth […]
(Caribbean National Weekly) – Florida-based civil rights attorney Ben Crump and Jamaican singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur Rita Marley will be honored at the 41st International Reggae & World Music Awards (IRAWMA) next month. The event will be held Friday, March 22, 2024, at Lauderhill Performing Arts Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Freedom Fighter Award: Ben Crump, a […]
(Caribbean Loop) – St Kitts and Nevis has a new Power Soca Monarch King. Kelvin Kelly ‘Ras Kelly’ won the SKELEC Power Soca Monarch crown with his song “Showcase”. Twelve artists battled for the prestigious title at Warner Park Cricket Stadium on Thursday night. According to the results of the competition, Kelly took first […]
(Caribbean Loop) – Trinidadian-born calypsonian, ska and rocksteady artiste, Lord Creator, who eventually made Jamaica his home, died on Friday. He was 87. “He died at 11am, he hadn’t been feeling well for some time,” Neseline Patrick, Lord Creator’s wife of 23 years, said. The artiste, whose given name is Kenrick Patrick, is perhaps best […]
(Urban Islandz) – Sizzla Kalonji shocked fans on Thursday morning as he shared several videos online ripping up and burning plaques he received from collaborator DJ Khaled. While the reggae/dancehall legend has not directly stated the reason for his outburst of anger at the American whom he was once close to, he revealed in videos that he […]
(Caribbean Loop) – London-based Music Executive Riki Bleau is the only Dominican to make it to the 2023 Powerlist, an annual directory of the 100 most influential people of African or African Caribbean heritage in the United Kingdom. First launched in 2007, the Powerlist highlights the work of Black leaders in several professional sectors. “It’s […]
