Carl Meeks’ Digital Dancehall Classic “Weh Dem Fah” Gets First-Ever Digital Reissue
Newsamericas on 07/10/2025

Carl Meeks’ Digital Dancehall Classic “Weh Dem Fah” Gets First-Ever Digital Reissue

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

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The Mighty Sparrow Is 90
Newsamericas on 07/09/2025

The Mighty Sparrow Is 90

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

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From Crate Hoops In Bimini To NBA Lottery: VJ Edgecombe Is Now A Sixers
Newsamericas on 07/09/2025

From Crate Hoops In Bimini To NBA Lottery: VJ Edgecombe Is Now A Sixers

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

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Hess Withdraws From Suriname Offshore Oil Block, Ending Exploration Effort
Newsamericas on 07/09/2025

Hess Withdraws From Suriname Offshore Oil Block, Ending Exploration Effort

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

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DHS Quietly Ends TPS For Hondurans, Nicaraguans, Reversing Decades Of Protection
Newsamericas on 07/09/2025

DHS Quietly Ends TPS For Hondurans, Nicaraguans, Reversing Decades Of Protection

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thousands of Central American immigrants living in the United States, the Department of Homeland Security has formally rescinded Temporary Protected Status, (TPS), for Hondu

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Unreleased John Holt Track “We Nah Leave” Drops July 11
Newsamericas on 07/09/2025

Unreleased John Holt Track “We Nah Leave” Drops July 11

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

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Haiti’s Historic Hotel Oloffson Burnt By Gangs
Newsamericas on 07/08/2025

Haiti’s Historic Hotel Oloffson Burnt By Gangs

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

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Trinidad PM’s CARICOM No-Show Raises Concerns Over Regional Commitment
Newsamericas on 07/08/2025

Trinidad PM’s CARICOM No-Show Raises Concerns Over Regional Commitment

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

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Online Gaming’s Growing Role In Island Entertainment
Newsamericas on 07/08/2025

Online Gaming’s Growing Role In Island Entertainment

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

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