Emerging Guyanese Poet Jamella Chesney’s Poem Published in Commonwealth Foundation’s adda Magazine

Georgetown, Guyana, October 2, 2024 – Jamella Chesney, an emerging poet from Guyana, is proud to announce the publication of her poem Mama Said (No Back Chat) in the Commonwealth Foundation’s online magazine, adda. The poem, inspired by Jamaica Kincaid’s Girl, offers a powerful reflection on the upbringing of girls […]

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How Audra Gordon’s Vincentian Roots and Life In Hong Kong Inspired Her Inclusive Brand Beam Bold

Audra Gordon’s infectious personality mirrors the bold, eye-catching designs of her fashion brand, Beam Bold. A proud Vincentian now based in Hong Kong, Audra founded her label out of a passion for colour, inclusivity, and versatility. Inspired by her Caribbean upbringing in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and shaped by […]

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Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin to Launch Across 9 Caribbean Islands Starting October 24th

Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin brands are thrilled to announce their arrival in the Caribbean, landing on nine beautiful islands on October 24th, 2024. This marks a significant homecoming for global icon and Fenty CEO, Rihanna, as her beloved brands will now be available in her homeland of Barbados, […]

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Marlon James’ Gripping Crime Noir Get Millie Black Coming to Channel 4 and HBO

Produced by Motive Pictures (The Woman in The Wall) first-look images have been released for Get Millie Black, a vivid, unflinching, and gripping five-part crime noir and the screenwriting debut of Booker Prize award-winning author Marlon James, which is coming to Channel 4 next year, co-produced by HBO. Starring Tamara Lawrance, Joe Dempsie, […]

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Fashion Is PAYNE Reintroduces SIXTOWNS and The Grenadines Merch

Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, –PAYNE, a brand known for its art-driven designs and deep cultural ties, is proud to reintroduce the SIXTOWNS and the Grenadines merch, a unique celebration of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) that transcends Independence Day. The ‘SIXTOWNS’ collection, originally launched in 2022 ahead […]

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Supporting Local: How Common Ground is Empowering Artisans in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

There’s something special happening in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and it’s called Common Ground. Tucked away in two charming locations—one at the bustling Cruise Ship Terminal in Kingstown and the other on the serene Gingerbread Hotel compound in Bequia—this innovative retail concept has carved out a space for local […]

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Margarette Leandre’s Journey From Medical School to Content Creation

Born in Guyana and raised in Jamaica and Belize by Haitian parents, Margarette Leandre who now resides in Canada, is a talented food and culture content creator, award-winning producer and digital marketer. Through her platform, CharisMaggie TV, Margarette explores the richness of her diverse cultural upbringing by delving into the […]

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Girls Skate Jamaica: Empowering Women and Girls Through Skateboarding

Meet Kayla Wheeler and Kadiya McDonald, the dynamic founders of Girls Skate Jamaica. The initiative is more than just about skateboarding; it’s about empowerment, culture, and community. Once a week, Kayla and Kadiya offer free skate sessions to girls and women. This creates a safe and supportive space for them […]

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From Attorney to Award-Winning Caribbean Author: Celeste Mohammed’s Pivot to Best-Seller Success

In our latest installment of Di Pivot, we sit down with Trinidadian writer Celeste Mohammed, author of the award-winning and much loved novel Pleasantview, whose transition from a career in law to one in literature is as inspiring as it is cathartic. Celeste always knew she wanted to be a […]

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Meet The Afro-Caribbean Artist From Grenada Redefining Alternative Music

In this exclusive interview for The Karibbean Kollective, we sit down with Jonathan Francis, an Afro-Caribbean Alternative artist from Grenada. His deep love for food, travel, and the arts shines through his vibrant personality, shaped by his childhood in Willis and Carriacou. Initially reluctant to sing, it was songwriting that […]

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