News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Thurs. July 10, 2025: VP Records’ reissue arm 17 North Parade is set to drop a digital-era dancehall gem this summer with the first-ever digital release of Carl Meeks’ “Weh Dem Fah.” The Hugh “Redman” James-produced track – and full album – will arrive on July 18th, rema
BY NAN ET EditorNews Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Weds. July 9, 2025: Calypso’s crown jewel, The Mighty Sparrow, turns 90 today, and many Caribbean nationals around the world are pausing to honor the man who transformed a regional tradition into a global force.Trinidadian Calypso monarch the Mighty Sparr
News Americas, Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, July 9, 2025: Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, is being recognised as one of the most forward-looking leaders working to deepen economic, cultural, and diplomatic ties between Africa and the Caribbean. His recent engagemen
By News Americas Sports EditorNews Americas, PHILADELPHIA, PA, Weds. July 9, 2025: From a crate-on-the-wall hoop in the Bahamas to the bright lights of the NBA Draft, VJ Edgecombe’s rise is nothing short of cinematic.VJ Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers slam dunks the ball over Kyle Filipowski
By News Americas Business Editor News Americas, PARAMARIBO, Suriname, Weds. July 9, 2025: The American energy company Hess Corporation has quietly ended its pursuit of oil exploration in Block 59, a deepwater offshore area in Suriname, after failing to secure drilling partners and determining the pr
By News Americas Staff WriterNews Americas, WASHINGTON, D.C., Weds. July 9, 2025: In a sweeping move that could impact tens of thousands of Central American immigrants living in the United States, the Department of Homeland Security has formally rescinded Temporary Protected Status, (TPS), for Hondu
News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Weds. July 9, 2025: To celebrate what would have been Jamaican reggae legend John Holt’s 78th birthday, VP Records’ classic imprint 17 North Parade is giving fans a gift: an unreleased, Henry “Junjo” Lawes-produced track titled “We Nah Leave.” And yes—you can hear it her
By Staff WriterNews Americas, PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, Tues. July 8, 2025: One of Haiti’s most treasured architectural landmarks, the iconic Hotel Oloffson, was reduced to ashes this week after gang members reportedly set fire to the property in the upscale Pacot neighborhood of Port-au-Prince.The hot
By Keith BernardNews Americas, NEW YORK, NY, July 8, 2025: Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s decision not to attend what would have been her first CARICOM Heads of Government meeting since returning to office sends an unfortunate and potentially damaging signal to regional partners.Prime Minis
NewsAmericas, NEW YORK, NY, Tues. July 8, 2025: From the shores of Jamaica to the bustling cities of Trinidad, online casino gaming is becoming an increasingly popular pastime for Caribbean players. This digital shift transforms how locals and tourists experience gambling, creating new regional oppo
