PTSD and other forms of Self Hatred among Africans and Caribbeans: Part III
In Caribbean Culture news. When children were born to enslaved women and slave masters, some were put to work in the homes of their fathers. This was the beginning of the shadism ladder in the Caribbean. Although the work was less strenuous, it was fraught with many dangers because women and children were more vulnerable […]
Caribbean Moms…delight in childhood memories captured in Island Days
In Caribbean news. BRADES, Montserrat (December 15, 2013) – Caribbean mothers in the Diaspora are raving about Island Days, the new children’s book by Nerissa Golden. “I was so excited to receive my copy in the mail and look forward to my children reading it. My sons always have questions about what my life was […]
Countdown to Christmas Soca Madness: Triniboi Joocie expected to rock
Some of the best DJs in Calypso and Soca are expected to come together for the first ever Christmas Soca Madness fete at the new Tudor Rose in Southall on Saturday 21st December 2013. These DJs include DJ Rickman, DJ Selecta Spice, DJ Bones, DJ QT2 Hype and DJ Tate and will support dance sensation […]
Diaspora News In Brief VI (Challenges of the food business)
In Episode VI. This week presenter David F. Roberts caught up with dance choreographer and director of Muraldo D.C, Caroline Muraldo. The team also visited head chef and general manager Movery of the Maroons Restaurant in Limehouse, East London. 0 0
US War on Drugs is a war on Black people says Sir Richard Branson
In Community news. Sir Richard Branson has spoken up and out against the War on Drugs in the United States. Branson recently noted that the policies are racist and represent a “war on black people.” The billionaire made the remarks during an interview with the Metro newspaper. “The fundamental difference [in drug policy] in America […]
Is being Jamaican a gimmick? Tessanne triumphs against odds
TESSANNE CHIN THROUGH TO TOP 6 DESPITE CRITICISMS Tessanne Chin remains a major contender on The Voice talent show after safely making it to the top eight. Her top eight performance of No Doubt’s Underneath It All featuring Dancehall artiste Lady Saw had the studio audience and judges alike going wild. When Tessanne broke into […]
The Black Comedy Awards 2013 in a few days
19TH December 2013 – The Black Comedy Awards 2013 JUST DAYS TO GO!! ‘COMEDY’S COMING HOME TO WEMBLEY’ The time is almost here for the BLACK COMEDY AWARDS 2013. This year will be a very special year; as it is the 10th anniversary of this prestigious event. Tiemo Entertainments are pleased to be hosting this event […]
Caribbean Export hosts Meeting of Finance Ministers
In Caribbean news. Bridgetown, Barbados, December 10, 2013. The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) in collaboration with The Government of Barbados convened a meeting on the Financial Services sector in CARIFORUM at the Radisson Hotel, Barbados on December 9, 2013. The meeting of Ministers with responsibility for financial services and key industry professionals was […]
Is Dancehall a recipe for destroying the Caribbean?
In Caribbean news. Growing up in the Caribbean in the 70’s, 80’s and even 90’s was for many Caribbean nationals a valuable and indeed memorable experience. The values imposed on us at home, at school, in church and generally in the community and wider society were ones that have guided the growth and development of […]
Winies cricket swoops to new low
In West Indies Cricket news. West Indies cricket swooped to a new low when they again lost a Test match, this time to New Zealand, inside three days. The side had suffered a similar fate in their last Test series against India also. West Indies coach Ottis Gibson pulled no punches in the dressing room […]