A musical prodigy and Haitian icon, the 41-year-old collapsed while trying to walk offstage. He is survived by his pregnant wife, who said she has “no words.” Haitian singer Mikaben, whose real name was Michael Benjamin, died from a suspected heart attack or cardiac arrest Saturday after suddenly collapsing onstage during a performance in Paris. […]
From November 09, 2022, Guyanese nationals can now travel visa-free to the United Kingdom (UK). British High Commissioner to Guyana, Jane Miller made the announcement at a press conference at her residence alongside His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali. “Today is a historic day for the Guyana-UK relation, and I am delighted to inform you that […]
Travel news by Stephen Weir Fortuna Bay, Freeport, Grand Bahama – The Viva Wyndham all-inclusive hotel has a special travel promotion running until March 31, 2023. The resort is offering all-inclusive package deals of 45% off bookings and resort rates as low as $99 per adult, per night. Promotion excludes travel booked around Christmas and New […]
Trinidad-born Dr. Rhonda McEwen was installed on Wednesday, Oct 12th, President and Vice-Chancellor of Victoria University. The installation ceremony took place as part of the university’s Charter Day celebrations which included steelband music and a live calypso performance by David Rudder. In her address at the installation, Dr. McEwan noted that Victoria University has “a well-articulated […]
Jamaica’s broadcasting authority has banned content that “glorifies illegal activity” – such as drug and gun use. The new rules cover TV and radio – including music – and list specific topics that are off-limits. Scamming, drug abuse and the illegal use of firearms cannot be “promoted” – and swearing or “near-sounding” replacements are also […]
As Haiti rapidly spirals into chaos, its island neighbour, the Dominican Republic, has responded with crackdowns on migrants and a military build-up the government claims will “guarantee border security”. But some fear those moves will only deepen long-existing xenophobia against Haitian migrants and harm both nations’ economies. On Sunday, Dominican President Luis Abinader announced the […]
Passengers travelling between Carriacou and Grenada will no longer be made to pay the airport user fee of EC$10. This follows a Government of Grenada decision to waive the fee. This is welcomed news for Lauriston Airport-to- Grenada passengers who, for years, have been paying the fee. However, it was not paid by travellers […]
Dominica, with a new brand and tourism outlook, is aiming to differentiate itself from the neighboring Dominican Republic. With the launch of its new brand and logo earlier this year, tourism officials from the Caribbean’s “Nature Island” are focusing their marketing efforts on promoting five pillars – Adventure, Agrotourism/Cuisine, Health and Wellness, Aqua/Water Adventure, and […]
By David Jessop The late Queen Elizabeth II was widely revered for her sense of duty, her wisdom, her advice and the continuity she provided. As head of the Commonwealth and Britain’s monarch, she represented selflessness and dedication rather than self-interest. She believed in the higher authority to whom she is now accountable. This and […]
More than 200 people have been killed in gang violence in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, in the space of 10 days, United Nations figures reveal. Almost half of those who died were residents without ties to the gangs which are fighting for control of the Cité Soleil neighbourhood, the UN says. Locals say they are running […]
