Jounen Kwéyòl — A revolutionary journey

Arguably, Jounen Kwéyòl is one of the biggest national cultural celebrations in Saint Lucia, ranking in prominence on the calendar of events with the Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival and Carnival. However, unlike jazz and Carnival, Jounen Kwéyòl...

The gorgeous island loved by pensioners that’s 31C in November - perfect place to retire

As autumn creeps in and the weather gets chillier with lashings of rain, the thought of somewhere being warm and balmy is enough to tempt you away from the UK. Well, one lesser-known rugged island with temperatures of 31C in November is not only a...

Lafcadio Hearn (Yakumo Koizumi) and His Many Lives

October 9, 2025 Lafcadio Hearn (Yakumo Koizumi) and His Many Lives The Irish-Greek wanderer who became Japan’s foremost folklore chronicler By Takeshi Dylan Sadachi From late September 2025, NHK’s Asadora,Japan’s most-watched morning drama series...

This Day in History on October 10: Tokyo Olympics Open in 1964

October 10 stands out as a date marked by a tapestry of significant moments that have shaped global history across politics, science, culture, and innovation. One of the most impactful events on October 10 occurred in 1970, when the People's...

Caribbean stories to take center stage at ADIFF 2025

A poster highlighting Caribbean Cinema at the ADIFF NYC 2025. Artwork courtesy ADIFF NYC 2025 Search our comprehensive guide to caribbean events in NYC for more local events — or submit your own! The Harlem-based African Diaspora International...

FRS Express ferry service resumes full service; charter flight for affected parties from St Lucia to DA

Dominica News Online - Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025 at 4:05 PM Desma PatrickMarketing Officer at H.H.V Whitchurch & Co. Ltd, Desma Patrick, has reassured passengers of FRS Express Des Iles that the service is fully up and running once again....

These Caribbean Islands Are Seeing the Fastest Cruise Growth This Year

Cruise travel in the Caribbean is on a sharp upswing in 2025 — and five Caribbean islands are leading that momentum. According to new data provided to Caribbean Journal by the Caribbean Tourism Organization, several islands have seen double-digit...

Opinion: Can Ethiopia solve the West's 'puzzle' about Africa?

Seifudein Adem is seen in this photo provided by himself. By Seifudein Adem, Visiting Professor at the Institute for Advanced Research and Education, Doshisha University, Kyoto Thomas Jefferson, president of the United States from 1801 to 1809,...

Sarkozy’s five-year prison term starts with fingerprints and a mug shot

A motorcade of police escorted the 70-year-old from his home in the tony 16th arrondissement to the gates of Paris-La Santé prison in the heart of the French capital. There, guards took him into custody, leading him down to a basement office where...

Grenada leads promotional activations in Barbados

In a continued effort to strengthen regional ties, and share the rich, vibrant spirit of Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique, The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) recently concluded a successful series of promotional activations in Barbados....

Sayers, Limery: Wa ek wenn chimen (King and queen of the road)

Jason Sayers and Laura-Lynn Limery emerged victorious from the 2025 Kwéyòl 5K Run powered by Lucozade. The third edition of this landmark road running event, hosted by the Saint Lucia Athletics Association (SLAA), attracted over 75 runners,...

Matchmaking and marriage services: Do Indians in the diaspora need them?

ACCORDING TO Rao Prakasa (1982), the traditional arranged Indian marriage matchmaker is called anag-waa, or nayan. The matchmaker is normally a family friend or distant relative, or maulvi, imam or pandit who serves as a neutral go-between when...

GTA leads promotional activations in Barbados

In a continued effort to strengthen regional ties, and share the rich, vibrant spirit of Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique, the Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) recently concluded a successful series of promotional activations in Barbados....

The Best Places for Island Hopping in the Caribbean — From the BVI to the Bahamas

There’s something about island hopping in the Caribbean that feels like pure freedom. It’s the ease of waking up on one island, slipping onto a boat, and finding yourself somewhere entirely different by lunchtime. The air shifts. The sand feels...

Clement Richards’ debut novel brings Kalinago legend Chief “Indian” Warner to life

Clement Richards has announced the upcoming release of his first novel, “Indian Warner: Son of Two Worlds”, a historical work that explores the life of Thomas “Indian” Warner. A media release from Richards said that the narrative provides a...

Ascension Parish bookings for Oct. 2-9, 2025

The following people were booked into the Ascension Parish Jail on Oct. 2-9: Oct. 2 Brown, Jaylun Jky: 1628 S. Vista Ave., Gonzales; 18; disturbing the peace/violent and tumultuous manner/disorderly conduct, simple robbery, first degree...

MONTSERRAT’S MEADE WANTS OECS TO ‘FREE-UP’ FREE MOVEMENT

By Staff Writer The Premier of Montserrat, Reuben T Meade, has called on member countries of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States(OECS) to remove any remaining restrictions preventing their citizens from moving and working freely among the...

Cousins in Song: Benoît LeBlanc Revives Forgotten Voices

Benoît LeBlanc – Mô kouzin, mô kouzinn (self-released, 2025) Mô Kouzin, Mô Kouzinn by Montreal-based singer, songwriter, and producer Benoît LeBlanc presents 27 pre-jazz songs rooted in slave cultural traditions, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and early...

Olympian ‘Zeph’ Joseph launches game-changing cross country event

For more than three decades, Mon Repos native, police officer, and farmer Zepherinus Knockay Joseph has championed distance running in Saint Lucia. With the long-overdue announcement of a schools’ cross country event in his name, the 50-year-old...

How This “Paris of the Caribbean” Forged a Unique Bond With the United States

The town of St. Pierre, in northern Martinique, is world-famous for the appalling tragedy that took place here on May 8, 1902, when an eruption of Mount Pelée destroyed the urban area and killed nearly 30,000 people. This marked the end of the...