Month: June 2026

Roots reggae star to headline Encore Live at 8 Rivaz Ultra Lounge OCHO RIOS, Jamaica — Reggae fans will have an opportunity to experience one of Jamaica’s most respected roots reggae voices in an intimate setting later this month when Richie Spice headlines Encore Live at 8 Rivaz Ultra Lounge in Ocho Rios. The event […]

Dancehall pioneer joins rising Afro-Reggae artist Sika Rlion for Festival d’Été performance PARIS, France — Reggae and dancehall fans in France will have an opportunity to witness one of Jamaica’s most influential entertainers this summer when dancehall legend Yellowman headlines a special concert at Le Cabaret Sauvage in Paris on July 10, 2026. The performance […]

Reggae icon collaborates with producer Sean Lewis Folkes on soulful new release Kingston, Jamaica – Reggae legend Marcia Griffiths is continuing her remarkable musical journey with the release of her latest single, When You Love Me, a lovers rock recording produced by Sean Lewis Folkes and released through LF Productions on June 5. The new […]

Sunday Best Exhibition Examines Fashion, Identity, Resistance, and Self-Expression from the 1880s to Today TORONTO, ON — The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) is set to explore the history, influence, and cultural significance of Black fashion with a major new exhibition opening this fall. Sunday Best: The Power & The Glory of Black Style, on […]

Grammy-winning dancehall star brings Caribbean vibes to Central Park with an all-star lineup NEW YORK — Grammy-winning Jamaican entertainer Shaggy is set to headline one of New York City’s premier summer music events when Shaggy’s Yaad Live takes over Central Park’s iconic SummerStage on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Presented in association with Capital One City […]

Barbados and Guyana will allow citizens to travel between the two countries using only national ID cards beginning July 1, 2026. BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – In a significant step toward deeper Caribbean integration, citizens of Barbados and Guyana will soon be able to travel between the two countries using only their national identification cards. The new […]

Barbados Public Health Laboratory designated a PAHO/WHO Collaborating Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance. BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Barbados has achieved a significant milestone in public health after the Best Dos Santos Public Health Laboratory was designated a Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) / World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance. The international recognition […]

Mia Mottley and Claudia Sheinbaum discussed tourism, sustainable development, and stronger Caribbean-Mexico relations during a recent call. BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum have held discussions aimed at strengthening relations between Barbados, Mexico, and the wider Caribbean region, highlighting opportunities for cooperation in tourism, sustainable development, and regional […]

2029 Our Ocean Conference to Bring Global Ocean Leaders to Montego Bay MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA — Jamaica has been selected to host the 13th Our Ocean Conference in 2029, marking a significant milestone in the country’s leadership on ocean conservation, climate action, and sustainable development. Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced the achievement on Thursday, noting […]

Future The Real Me album marks the rapper’s first solo release in nearly two years and one of hip hop’s most anticipated projects of 2026. Atlanta rap icon Future is preparing to enter a new chapter of his career with the announcement of The Real Me, his upcoming 10th solo studio album and one of […]