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For years, Caribbean music fans have wondered when soca would achieve the kind of sustained international visibility enjoyed by reggae, dancehall and, more recently, Afrobeats. The genre has produced global records and major personalities before, but converting the extraordinary energy of Carnival into a year-round international industry has remained difficult. That is why the current momentum surrounding Kes The Band deserves closer attention. After more than two decades of

Edrick Walker’s journey into the culinary business is anything but conventional. Before becoming the driving force behind MG Commercial Kitchen & Culinary Rentals, Walker built experience across several very different fields, including education, aviation and offshore work. Along the way, however, one early influence remained with him: the lessons he picked up while helping in his aunt’s school cafeteria in Tunapuna during his younger years. Those early experiences gave him a

The Tobago Heritage Festival is once again placing the island’s culture, history and community spirit at centre stage. Running from July 16 to August 1, the festival brings villages across Tobago together to present traditions passed down through generations including folk music, dance, storytelling, food, fashion and historic re-enactments. More than entertainment, the festival is a living record of Tobago’s identity. It gives younger Tobagonians a chance to experience the

Jamaican reggae singer Fantan Mojah, the fiery and spiritually grounded voice behind songs including “Hail the King,” “Hungry” and “Stronger,” died on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. He was 49. The artiste, born Owen Moncrieffe, died at the University Hospital of the West Indies in Kingston after reported complications linked to a longstanding heart condition. His passing came only weeks before his August 5 birthday and prompted an outpouring of tributes from across the international

MG Commercial Kitchen & Culinary Rentals offers a professional kitchen space in St. Joseph for caterers, chefs, culinary tutors, and food entrepreneurs who need the right environment to work and grow.

After Carnival, the crowds leave and the music softens, but for many young people in Trinidad, the steelband remains a place of discipline, belonging, and growth.