Trinidadian Born Filmmaker Randy Simon makes NY Stage Directing Debut with the Duchess of Les

Trinidadian Born Filmmaker Randy Simon makes NY Stage Directing Debut with the Duchess of Les

PHOTO CREDIT- Ron Simon New York, November 16, 2023 – Trinidadian-born, Emmy nominated television and film producer- director Randy Simon will make his New York stage directing debut with the World Premiere production of The Duchess Of LES: An AI Musical From Little Ukraine by Denis Woychuk. The production runs from November 16 through December 3 at The Kraine Theatre in the […]

Saint Lucian Artist The Mecca Scores Second Netflix Sync with New Film The Killer

Saint Lucian Artist The Mecca Scores Second Netflix Sync with New Film The Killer

Editorial credit: Elliott Cowand Jr / Shutterstock.com Saint Lucian recording artist The Mecca has landed another sync placement with Netflix, having his song Demons featured in the streaming platform’ new film The Killer. The Killer stars Michael Fassbender as a professional assassin whose latest target pulls him into a treacherous international plot. Streaming on Netflix […]

Barbadian steel drummer brings Caribbean melodies to Queens

Barbadian steel drummer brings Caribbean melodies to Queens

Photo courtesy: David Powell (Flushing, N.Y.)— Flushing Town Hall’s Mini-Global Mashup series continues with its upcoming performance on November 17 at 7 p.m. of “Barbados Meets USA African American Spirituals,” featuring Barbadian steel drummer Adrian Clarke accompanied by keyboardist Richard Henry, and American jazz bassist Hilliard Greene. Curated by acclaimed trumpeter and composer Frank London of […]

How Jamaica’s Reggae Marathon Has Won the Heart of Runners Across the Globe

How Jamaica’s Reggae Marathon Has Won the Heart of Runners Across the Globe

Photos courtesy of Karen Fuchs The Reggae Marathon, for many, is the most transfixing event on the semi-professional running calendar. Urban marathons, such as the New York and London Marathon, force runners through blocks and boroughs of densely packed buildings and labyrinthian streets. “The magic moments of Jamaica, of running in Negril, involve having the […]

Guinness Sounds of Greatness 2023

Guinness Sounds of Greatness 2023

Editorial credit: Chubby Box 6428 / Shutterstock.com Heineken Saint Lucia has raised the stakes for its latest Guinness brand event entitled: Guinness Sounds of Greatness 2023. Based on the popular event in Jamaica, this is the company’s second installment of the DJ sound clash competition on island, where local DJs compete at four locations island […]

City Announces $2 Million for Sesame Flyers’ Expansion and Renovation Project – The Organization’s First City-Funded Capital Project – and New Funding for Cultural Groups Across Brooklyn

City Announces $2 Million for Sesame Flyers’ Expansion and Renovation Project – The Organization’s First City-Funded Capital Project – and New Funding for Cultural Groups Across Brooklyn

Photos courtesy: Sesame Flyers By NYC Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) | October 16, 2023 Listen to our podcast with Commissioner Laurie Cumbo: Brooklyn capital investments are part of over $222 Million in capital funding from the Mayor, City Council, and Borough Presidents for over 75 cultural groups across the city. Renderings of Sesame Flyers’ […]

Project Chocolat Presents: “Fête Kwéyòl” on October 28th

Project Chocolat Presents: “Fête Kwéyòl” on October 28th

Project Chocolat has unveiled ‘Fête Kwéyòl,’ a family-friendly event celebrating St. Lucia’s Creole Heritage through through traditional food, music, and entertainment. Set against the backdrop of the premium locale, that is Project Chocolat, attendees will be treated to the culinary delights of Creole cuisine. The acclaimed Woulé Tété Solo Group will transport guests into the […]

Saint Lucia Second Global Romance Summit

Saint Lucia Second Global Romance Summit

By Harry Johnson Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) played host to some 30 travel agents from Saint Lucia’s three top source markets including the UK, US and Canada at the island’s second annual Global Romance Summit. The event featured two parts, the first was a series of special events to showcase the island’s offerings in […]

Good Time to Invest in Fast-Growing Guyana

Good Time to Invest in Fast-Growing Guyana

With the major transformation taking place, Guyana is seen as a place of bountiful opportunities for both local and foreign investors. At least that is the view from the UK perspective according to British High Commissioner, Jane Miller, as she spoke about the business relationship between Guyana and the United Kingdom (UK). During a recent interview […]