After months of planning, organisers of the 10th International Conference of Carnival & Masquerade Arts have announced the venue: Legon University, Accra, Ghana. There will also be collaboration with the University of Freetown in Sierra Leone. The conference – a full, face-to-face event plus some online presentations – will take place from Tuesday 5 December…
As part of a broader expansion in Miami, American Airlines is planning more flights to Barbados for the upcoming winter holiday season. Source
Back in 1995 a group of Guyanese promoters and DJs wanted to give something back to the community. Their project began as the Guyana Charity Ball, which has evolved to become Guyana UK Social Development Association (GUSDA). Today, GUSDA’s remit is to contribute to the social development of Guyanese in Guyana and the UK in…
It’s the most exciting new project in The Bahamas in years: Club Kia’ama Bahamas, a private-island real estate community. Source
It’s hiding in plain sight: a world-class rum bar just off the edge of the lobby at the luxe Silversands Hotel in Grenada. Source
The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Eric Schaeffer, who sent in this sparkling photo of the beach on Buck Island. Source
I the mix among the resorts along the stretch of coast between Runaway Bay and Ocacabessa are a nice selection of Jamaica hotels. Source
Soca News sends our condolences to Smokey Joe and the rest of the family on the untimely passing of his daughter, Onike Joy Joseph, who yesterday lost her battle with cancer. Onike was for many years part of CAMF, the mas bands association. A true lover of carnival, she will be greatly mourned and missed…
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Travel Advisor Program is expected to be launched this summer.. Source
The Bahamas marked its 50th anniversary of independence on July 10, and the country is continuing its Golden Jubilee. Source
