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PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago, April 12, 2019 (CMC) – National Security Minister, Stuart Young, says he is prepared to give Buju Banton an exemption, to enter the twin-island republic, as the entertainer’s criminal record does not give him ...

By Michael Van Cooten Publisher/Editor TORONTO, Ontario April 4, 2019 – Described, honestly, as an “unforgettable theatre experience”, Virgin, a riveting play, in which one exceptionally-gifted, versatile actress vividly brings 29 characters to life, will open next Tuesday, for a ...

KINGSTON, Jamaica, April 1, 2019 (CMC) – Tourism Minister, Edmond Bartlett, says he will be meeting with the producers of the 25th James Bond movie — in England, next week — with a view to having some parts filmed on ...

KINGSTON, Jamaica, April 2, 2019 (CMC) – Jamaica’s Culture Minister, Olivia Grange, says the renaming of Gloucester Avenue, in the tourist resort town of Montego Bay in western Jamaica, will inspire generations of singers, musicians and cultural practitioners. Grange was ...

ST. JAMES, Barbados March 27, 2019 — The Prince of Wales — Prince Charles — named Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter, Lionel Richie, as the first Global Ambassador for the Prince’s Trust International. The announcement was made during a reception ...

By Sarah Lawson Welsh Guest Writer Prize-winning British novelist Andrea Levy, who died on February 14, will be remembered affectionately for raising awareness of black British writing and the closely intertwined histories of Britain and the Caribbean more than any ...

By Junia Mason Guest Writer Skin symbolizes identity — its colour, shade and texture influences cultural currency and, by extension, self-identity. When we know who we are, we can honour where we come from and we can dance in our ...

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago, March 6, 2019 (CMC) – Singer Machel Montano secured his 10th Road March title, today, after a tune, featuring Caribbean artistes, won the competition, here, during the Carnival celebrations that ended yesterday. The Trinbago ...

ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, March 5, 2019 (CMC) – The Grenada government welcomed the victory of Hollice “Mr. Killa” Mapp, in becoming the first non-Trinidad and Tobago artiste to win the International Soca Monarch competition in Port of Spain, last weekend, ...

ST. ANDREW, Jamaica March 1, 2019 — The Reggae Gold Awards ceremony closed out Jamaica’s Reggae Month, on Wednesday evening, at the National Indoor Sports Complex in St. Andrew. Some 100 awards were presented to reggae royalty, icons and luminaries ...