This Sunday, April 28 is National Superhero Day, a day to celebrate the people — real and fictional — who protect and serve their community, fight evil in the world, and help inspire and uplift those around them. In honor of the day, AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange invites audiences to join the celebration by streaming the Kenyan film Supa Modo and meet a young girl whose greatest wish is to join the ranks of heroes like Black Panther, Batman, Wonder Woman and more, who have captured the imaginations of millions around the world.  Directed by Likarion Wain ..read more

The American Foundation for the University of the West Indies held its 27th Annual Gala on Thursday evening April 18, 2024, in New York City. The event was organized to provide support for the University of the West Indies and was well attended by the stakeholders in the Caribbean diaspora and the business community; the event was a clear success. There were testimonials from recipients of AFUWI Scholarships that came at critical times to help them in achieving their goal and they attested to the value of the effort of AFUWI in their career. The highlight of the evening was the presentation o ..read more

 President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa recently declared that Portugal was accountable for the atrocities perpetrated during the colonial era and throughout transatlantic slavery, and he implied that reparations were necessary. At least 12.5 million Africans were abducted, forced to travel great distances by primarily European ships and traders, and enslaved into slavery over more than four centuries. Some of the survivors of the expedition made money from their labor while others were forced to work on plantations in the Americas, mostly in Brazil and the Caribbean. More Africans were ..read more

In anticipation of a scheduled change of administration, on April 23, 2024, troops with firearms monitored the diplomatic entrance of the international airport, while Haitian police used tear gas to disperse crowds from a security barrier surrounding the National Palace. Gangs that have shut down Port-au-Prince, the country’s capital, have fired repeatedly at the palace. There has been no announcement on the date of the sworn-in ceremony for the nine-member presidential transition committee, although there have been reports that it may take place this week at the palace. The Caribbean island ..read more

Plans for a multi-million-pound payment to British Conservative MP Richard Drax for the acquisition of 53 acres of his plantation, Drax Hall, have been shelved by Barbados’ prime minister, Mia Mottley. A local newspaper said that the compensation plan had infuriated supporters of the Caribbean reparations movement, who believed Drax, the MP for South Dorset, ought to give the 617-acre plantation to the Barbados people in whole or in part. Mottley explained the government’s reversal in a seven-minute national broadcast that was just made available on YouTube. She also stated that she had chose ..read more

On April 23, 2024, a Palestinian ambassador traveling with a UN delegation requested that Trinidad and Tobago assist in putting a stop to Israel’s assault on the Gaza Strip and acknowledge Palestine as a state. At a meeting with diplomats from three supportive countries at the UN headquarters in Port of Spain, Palestine’s permanent observer to the UN, Riyad Mansour, made this request. He is a member of the UN Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, which was established in 1975 to support the rights of the Palestinian people and a diplomatic settlement t ..read more

by Basil Roman The American Foundation for the University of the West Indies held its 27th Annual Gala on Thursday evening April 18, 2024 in New York City. The event was organized to provide support for the University of the West Indies and was well attended by the stakeholders in the Caribbean diaspora and the business community; the event was clearly a success. There were testimonials from recipients of AFUWI Scholarships that came at critical times to help them in achieving their goal and they attested to the  value of the effort of AFUWI in their career.   The highlight of t ..read more

St. John’s, Antigua – Grab your conch shells, horns and whistles, excitement is building for major cricketing events set to take place in the twin-island paradise of Antigua and Barbuda this summer. In its latest innovative marketing campaign, ‘Be’, the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority is wooing cricket fans and inviting them to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the game in Antigua and Barbuda. CEO of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, Colin C. James, says “Our ‘Be’ campaign is about being present in the moment, allowing one’s senses to awaken to the variety of experiences A ..read more

Daren Sammy stood triumphantly in front of the majestic Pitons Mountains. Dressed in a vibrant shade of pink jersey, which reflected in the blazing sunshine, he held aloft the shining silver ICC Men’s T20 Trophy. Sammy was in his element – as he recalled with great emotion and sentiment – the magic moments when he held the cherished prize in the air with millions around the world as his adoring audience – not once but twice! Due to his heroics and warm personality Sammy is the pride of Saint Lucia – he is the nation’s favorite son and was the center of attention as the island held the third st ..read more

New York, NY –Kabaka Pyramid and the legendary Ghetto Youths International / Bebble Rock Music label are proud to announce the release of the deluxe version of Kabaka Pyramid’s Grammy Award-winning album, “The Kalling.” Executive produced by Damian “Jr Gong” Marley, this deluxe edition is set to drop on all streaming platforms on April 19th, 2024. Featuring an exciting lineup of 5 brand new remixes and 2 Dub Mixes, “The Kalling (Deluxe)” promises to take fans on a musical journey like never before. The deluxe version includes a special collaboration with dancehall sensation Rygin King on ..read more