TTMA Trade Mission to New York 2025: Caribbean Industry Steps onto the U.S. Stage

TTMA Trade Mission to New York 2025: Caribbean Industry Steps onto the U.S. Stage

By: Janet Howard | Photo courtesy: Ismahieel Ali The Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA) is set to lead a high-profile Trade Mission to New York from September 15–19, 2025, a strategic initiative aimed at deepening commercial ties and opening new distribution channels for Caribbean-made products in the United States. Featured on the Business Matters […]

Trinidad & Tobago at a Glance: Culture, Economy & Investment Onramps for African American Investors

Trinidad & Tobago at a Glance: Culture, Economy & Investment Onramps for African American Investors

Trinidad & Tobago (T&T)—a twin-island sovereign state at the southern edge of the Caribbean—combines Afro‑Indian cultural vibrancy, English-language accessibility, and a resource-rich economy rooted in energy and creative industries. Although no formal Citizenship-by-Investment program exists, the nation offers promising opportunities for diaspora-aligned investors in tourism, energy transition, creative economy, and export sectors. Cultural Identity & […]

Gino McKoy Breaks Through: Billboard Hit & Streaming Success With Lumina

Gino McKoy Breaks Through: Billboard Hit & Streaming Success With Lumina

Photos courtesy: Jones & O’Malley Public Relations Trinidadian-Canadian Indie Artist Defies the Odds with Billboard Chart Debut and Groundbreaking Sci-Fi Film LOS ANGELES, CA – Indie artist and filmmaker Gino McKoy is making headlines across both the music and film industries with the breakout success of his pop ballad “Everything to Me,” which debuted at #30 […]

Caribbean Assembly Convenes in Trinidad and Tobago

Caribbean Assembly Convenes in Trinidad and Tobago

By:Faithnews.cc | Photo courtesy: Faithnews.cc The New Testament Church of God in Trinidad and Tobago hosted the 6th Caribbean Assembly of the New Testament Churches of God, a significant gathering of believers from across the region. Convening under the theme, “Champions for the Future: Your Steps Are Ordered,” the assembly commenced on Wednesday, July 23, […]

Exploring Community Unity: Highlights from the Caribbean Diaspora United Event

Exploring Community Unity: Highlights from the Caribbean Diaspora United Event

By: Janet Howard The recent Community Unity Breakfast on Saturday, July 12, hosted by the Caribbean Diaspora United (CDU), marked a pivotal moment in the movement to unify New York’s ethnically diverse Black communities. Drawing nearly 500 attendees from the Caribbean Diaspora, African American, Continental African, and other ethnic groups, the event reflected CDU’s core […]

Trinidad & Tobago’s Red List Status: A Call for Immediate Action

Trinidad & Tobago’s Red List Status: A Call for Immediate Action

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Jonah Elkowitz / shutterstock.com  Trinidad and Tobago’s placement on various “red lists,” particularly those related to financial transparency and security concerns, reflects a serious challenge to its international standing. While the specifics of President Trump’s “red list” are subject to interpretation and shifting policy, the underlying issues that […]

A Conversation with Alyssa Joseph: An Internationally Recognized Teen Gospel Artist

A Conversation with Alyssa Joseph: An Internationally Recognized Teen Gospel Artist

Photo courtesy of Alyssa Joseph Alyssa Joseph is internationally recognized teen gospel artist, vocalist, and performer. In addition to her music career, she is a talented songwriter, dancer, choreographer, and national radio co-host. Alyssa gained international recognition in July 2022 at the World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) in Los Angeles, where she earned the […]