Reggae fans angered as 2022 Reggae Grammy goes to American group SOJA. Caribbean Today's top stories this week

Reggae fans angered as 2022 Reggae Grammy goes to American group SOJA. Caribbean Today's top stories this week

Former Nevis Premier Vance Amory Loses Battle With Cancer

Vance Amory

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley, has sent condolences to the Government and people of St. Kitts Nevis on the passing of former Premier Vance Winkworth Amory .




Dernst "D'mile" Emile II Wins Big at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards

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New York, NY - One of the most deserving men in music, Dernst “D’Mile” Emile II, celebrated huge wins last night after he walked away with several Grammys. D'Mile won in major categories for his production and songwriting on Silk Sonic’s "Leave the Door Open." It won Record of the YearBest R&B Song and Song of the Year making it D’Mile’s historic second Song of the Year win after winning last year alongside H.E.R for "I Can’t Breathe."



Florida Governor DeSantis's Elimination of Black Districts Faces Congressional Black Caucus Inquiry

Gov. Ron DeSantis, (R) Florida

Tallahassee, FL —Governor Ron DeSantis’ assault on voting rights and attempts to eliminate Florida’s Black congressional districts has the Congressional Black Caucus preparing to hold a hearing in Tallahassee on April 13. The inquiry will help determine the next step in the fight against what is being described as an all-out assault on African American participation and representation in the political process.




Reggae Fans Stunned as 2022 Grammy Goes to American Group SOJA

PHOTO: SOJA, the nine-member Virginia band, accepting the 2022 Grammy award for Best Reggae Album. (Twitter image)

Virginia reggae band SOJA upset Spice, Sean Paul, Etana, Jesse Royal, Gramps Morgan to win the 2022 Reggae Grammy and fans did not hold back their disappointment on social media.



Barbados to Make Reporting of Child Abuse Mandatory

Photo via Barbados Child Care Board

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Barbados government says it is working closely with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to create a legislative framework for the mandatory reporting of child abuse.