Carnival Nationz Launches “V La Copa Mundial 11” Photos by Gilbert Medina Fresh off another major triumph in Trinidad and Tobago, veteran mas designer Marcus Eustace is once again setting his sights on the road in Toronto as Carnival Nationz unveiled its 2026 presentation before a packed crowd in Scarborough. The launch, held at the […]
Next Generation Leads Saldenah Mas into 2026 The next chapter of one of Toronto Carnival’s most storied mas bands is now firmly in motion, as Saldenah Mas unveiled its 2026 presentation, HALO, during a high-energy launch at Rebel Entertainment Complex this past weekend. Leading the charge this year is bandleader Aaron Saldenah, who, alongside his […]
Jamaica Carnival 2026 gears up for record-breaking season As anticipation builds for the 2026 staging of Jamaica Carnival, excitement is already reaching a fever pitch, with major bands and international soca stars adding momentum to what is shaping up to be one of the biggest years yet for the island’s premier party experience. Carnival band […]
Jordan’s Oscar Triumph Celebrates Black Hollywood Legacy By Kojo Hollywood actor Michael B. Jordan has secured the first Academy Award of his career, winning the Oscar for Best Actor for his performance in the supernatural thriller Sinners. His victory marks a historic moment, as Jordan becomes only the sixth Black man to win the award […]
St. Thomas Carnival dates announced Crowds will once again line the streets of Charlotte Amalie next spring as organizers prepare for the return of one of the territory’s most anticipated cultural events. The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism has confirmed that St. Thomas Carnival 2026 will take place from April 26 to May 2, […]
Terri Lyons takes calypso crown but not without controversy Carnival 2025 in Trinidad and Tobago will be remembered for both triumph and tension. On the night of the Calypso Monarch finals, it was Terri Lyons who secured the coveted crown with her stirring anthem “Blessings.” Yet even as Lyons celebrated her victory, questions lingered over […]
T&T Prime Minister urges responsible revelry as Carnival debate intensifies As anticipation builds for Trinidad and Tobago’s world-renowned Carnival, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar is urging masqueraders to celebrate responsibly and avoid behaviour that could bring embarrassment to themselves or their families. Her appeal comes amid a growing national conversation about the direction of the festival […]
Caribbean Airlines offers monthly payments for carnival travel By Stephen Weir You can buy a car on time. You can get your roof repaired in installments. Now, there’s something Canadians can now fly from Canada to Trinidad and Tobago — and to other destinations served by Caribbean Airlines — using monthly payment plans, just in […]
The rhythms of drums, the spectacle of masquerade, and centuries of cultural memory will once again animate the streets of this French Caribbean island when Martinique stages its celebrated Carnival from February 15 to 18, 2026. Long regarded as one of the region’s most distinctive cultural observances, the festival draws both residents and international visitors […]
The Trinidad and Tobago Government has approved $2.3 million in funding to support approximately 145 unsponsored steelbands ahead of Carnival 2026, reinforcing its commitment to the national instrument and the grassroots organisations that sustain the steelpan movement. The decision, approved by Cabinet, was announced by Michelle Benjamin, Minister of Culture and Community Development, during a […]
