Caribbean News
(CNW) – After 14 years helping build the Caribbean Premier League from an ambitious start-up into one of global cricket’s leading T20 properties, Pete Russell is stepping away from his full-time role as the tournament’s chief executive officer. CPL confirmed Russell’s decision following the conclusion of another successful Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) season, […]
(Dancehall Mag) – The most telling part of Valiant’s latest win might be the hashtags. News that he’s been crowned Male Dancehall Artist of the Year at the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards arrived tagged with #VisitTrinbago and #VisitTrinidad, next to a Jamaican flag emoji. It’s a small detail, but it shows how dancehall’s reach now […]
(Caribbean National Weekly) – Jamaica has the second-longest average work week in the Americas and the longest in the Caribbean, according to 2026 data published by World Population Review. Jamaica ranks 35th globally, with workers putting in an average of 43.45 hours per week. Only Honduras, ranked 28th globally, has a longer average work week […]
(CNW) – Legendary calypsonian Slinger Francisco, better known as the Mighty Sparrow, has died at the age of 91. His family said the Grenada-born, Trinidad-raised performer died peacefully in New York on Sunday following a brief illness, surrounded by loved ones. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Trinidad and Tobago’s […]
(Caribbean News Weekly) – Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival will return to Windsor Park Sports Stadium from October 23–25, bringing Grammy Award-winning artists, Caribbean music stars and leading Creole performers to the island for three nights during its Independence season. The 2026 festival lineup includes American R&B star Ne-Yo, Trinidad and Tobago soca superstar Machel […]
(USA Today) – Lionel Messi sneaked behind a back line of defenders and scored a goal in the final minute of his first game in Jamaica on Thursday night. Messi scored in the 92nd minute as Inter Miami advanced past Jamaica Premier League champions Cavalier FC with a 2-0 win during their second round-of-16 matchup in the Concacaf Champions […]
(Loop Caribbean) – Twenty-year-old Angela Mejia has been remanded to His Majesty’s Prison following the charge of the brutal murder of 9-year-old Chantel Crump. According to police reports, Mejia allegedly picked up Crump from Grays Farm last Wednesday before driving her to Glanvilles, where the child’s life was tragically taken. Authorities have yet to fully […]
(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 […]
