PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti – The government has cancelled Carnival this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that has killed 804 people and infected 29, 715 others over a two-year period.
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Viewers online can't seem to get enough of the popular series "Jamaicans to the World," which recently surpassed a combined 3 million views on YouTube and Facebook. In the series, expatriate Jamaicans were asked, "What is it like to live ‘there’ as a Jamaican?” Posing that vital and timely question is Xavier Murphy, the founder of the Jamaicans.com platform, who launched the unique docuseries on YouTube and Facebook in 2021.
New York, New York (Acclaim PR) -- Reggae singer Jahmali is cruising into the new year with fresh new content, which the masses are keeping "On Repeat." Resonating with wide listening audiences, the vibrant "On Repeat" is bound to keep Jahmali in the music spotlight!
NEW YORK, New York (Acclaim PR) -- Reggae and Dancehall legend Mr. Easy, aka Ian Dyer, proves timeless appeal on his latest release "Wish You Were Here." The impactful song, a melodic salute to fallen loved ones that has been buzzin' across music spaces, went viral following its use in a highly visible, public funeral in Jamaica recently.
Miami, Florida - The singer and award-winning songwriter Lenny Tavarez, who brings an original style to the urban industry, presents the single “TBT Remix” together with his colleagues Brytiago, Micro TDH, and Feid, which premieres with its own Lyric video, available on all digital platforms.
ROSEAU, Dominica – The government of Dominica has given approval for the hosting of special entertainment events insisting that all patrons must be fully vaccinated and present a negative Antigen test result, received 24 hours prior to each event.
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad (ET-CET-ERA The Company) - There’s one characteristic that can never be denied when it comes to the Trinbagonian. Amid life’s darkest days, the ‘Trini’ will always find something to smile about.
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent – Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves says “Vincy Mas” will return to the St. Vincent and the Grenadines cultural calendar in March this year, but cautioned that the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination rate would determine the size of the festival.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – There will be a Trinidad and Tobago Carnival this year for persons who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 but there will be no fetes or parties, only concert-type shows, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts has announced.
NEW YORK, NY - The Guyanese and Caribbean US Diaspora community has lost another of its great voices, this time, Guyana-born actor and broadcaster, Ron Bobb-Semple.
The ongoing pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the world of entertainment, and award shows have been no exception. It has been confirmed that this year, 2022, there will be no International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA).
(On Target Communication) - Dominican Bouyon artist Dario ‘Reo’ Sebastien is proving he is no one-hit wonder with the strong fan endorsement of his single “Dou Dou,” which in the span of six months has hit the 1 million view mark on YouTube. This follows his previous million view achievement with his 2018 single “Sa Ka Bay” which to date has 2.4 million views.
Caribbean Today reflects on some of those heroes and the mark they made.