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Popcaan and Xklusive Doom Single Blends Street Energy with Modern Dancehall Sound Kingston, Jamaica — Dancehall star Popcaan has joined forces with rising artist Xklusive on a new single titled “Doom,” a high-energy collaboration that is already generating attention across the dancehall community. Now streaming on all major platforms, the track combines hard-hitting production with […]

Ghost Laurel Maryland 2026 Event Brings Reggae Star Directly from Jamaica Laurel, Maryland – Reggae fans in the Washington, DC–Maryland area can look forward to a live performance by Jamaican artist Ghost, who is scheduled to appear at Catherine’s Caribbean-Italian Restaurant and Lounge on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Traveling directly from Jamaica, Ghost will take […]

Team Jamaica Mixed 4x100m Relay World Record Performance GABORONE, BOTSWANA — Jamaica delivered a historic performance at the World Athletics Relays 2026, setting two world records in 24 hours in the mixed 4x100m relay and capturing gold in dominant fashion. The quartet of Ackeem Blake, Tina Clayton, Kadrian Goldson, and Tia Clayton first made history on […]

Leslie Campbell Jamaica legacy remembered as Prime Minister Andrew Holness pays tribute to the former MP and Cabinet Minister’s decades of public service. KINGSTON, JAMAICA — Jamaica is mourning the passing of Leslie Campbell, a former Government Member of Parliament, Cabinet Minister, State Minister, and Senator, whose decades of public service left a lasting impact […]

His Story Trinidad 2026 to Feature Taurus Riley, Beenie Man and Luciano at Skinner Park San Fernando, Trinidad & Tobago — Reggae fans in Trinidad and the wider Caribbean can look forward to a major live music event this summer as His Story prepares to take over Skinner Park in San Fernando on June 20, […]

Windsor JerkFest 2026 Set to Deliver Free Cultural Celebration in Ontario Windsor, Ontario  — The 3rd Annual Windsor Essex Leamington JerkFest & Day Jam is set to return this June, bringing a vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture, cuisine, and music to the Windsor community. The free-admission event will take place at 2410 Central Avenue, offering […]

Black Legal Professionals and Equity in Courthouse Spaces DURHAM REGION, ON — The Black Legal Action Centre (BLAC) has engaged in discussions with Durham Regional Police leadership to address the experiences of racialized lawyers working within courthouse environments across the region. The meeting brought together several legal and advocacy organizations, including the Black Female Lawyers Network, […]

Black Communities and Justice System Access at the Centre of New Plan TORONTO, ON — Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) has released its Racialized Communities Strategy 2026 Action Plan, outlining a renewed focus on reducing systemic barriers and improving access to justice for Black and racialized communities across the province. The strategy builds on ongoing efforts […]

Black Tenants Disproportionately Impacted by Eviction Trends, Advocates Say TORONTO, ON — The Black Legal Action Centre (BLAC) is raising concerns about what it describes as troubling eviction trends in Toronto’s social housing system, warning that Black tenants continue to be disproportionately affected. During a deputation to the City of Toronto’s Economic and Community Development Committee […]

Jamaica and India Relations Strengthen Through High-Level Talks KINGSTON, JAMAICA – Jamaica is moving to deepen its longstanding relationship with India following high-level bilateral discussions between Prime Minister Andrew Holness and India’s Minister of External Affairs, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. The meeting, held during Jaishankar’s official visit, focused on expanding cooperation across key sectors, including technology, […]