Trinidad and Tobago, the vibrant twin-island nation in the Caribbean, is mourning following the untimely passing of the iconic calypsonian known as the Calypso Queen Denyse Plummer. Revered as the Calypso Queen, Plummer’s death is a profound loss for the…
The Veteran Trinidadian Calypsonian Mighty Composer dies at 83 leaving the Caribbean calypso fraternity to plunged into mourning for the fourth time in recent weeks with the death of the Mighty Composer (Fred Mitchell). Composer passed away on Wednesday morning…
Bеѕt knоwn fоr his rаunсhу саlурѕо “Tеnnіѕ Shое Sсаndаl”, Hауdеn Dеѕіrее оf Grand Bay whom аlmоѕt еvеrуоnе саllеd “Lоrd Tokyo” dіеd іn Nеw Yоrk lаѕt Sunday. Described аѕ a flаmbоуаnt and colourful character, Lоrd Tokyo began hіѕ Cаlурѕо саrееr in…
Ken Richards, the Dominica native veteran journalist and broadcaster, passed away, leaving a legacy of excellence and dedication to the media industry. He died on Sunday, May 21st, 2023, at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital in Dominica. A pioneer in…
The world recently mourned the passing of an entertainment icon, Harry Belafonte. Belafonte’s life was certainly a remarkable one, and his death was felt deeply by many. Born Harold George Bellanfanti Jr., Belafonte left an indelible mark on the music…
Mісhеl Rаffоul Dominica’s rеnоwnеd Carnival соѕtumе builder dіеd at age 51 on Tuesday 7 April 2015. News оf Rаffоul’ѕ dеаth left family, frіеndѕ and wеll-wіѕhеrѕ tо mоurn the former costume builder death. Hіѕ dеаth hоwеvеr, did not соmе аѕ a…
Dr. Maya Angelou passed quietly in her home before 8:00 a.m. EST. Her family is extremely grateful that a loss of acuity or comprehension did not belabour her ascension. She lived as a teacher, activist, artist and human being. She…
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Former Principal of the St Joseph’s Academy (SJA) and Catholic Brother Patrick Paul McNiven was buried in Dominica yesterday. Brother McNiven, 79, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Roseau, Dominica, on February 21 after a…
The Caribbean has lost a national treasure. A pioneer of Cadence music, Jeff Joseph, more popularly known as ‘Jeff Joe,’ has passed on. Long live his legacy. The death of Jeff Joe has sent shock waves across the region, particularly…
On November 3rd, my dad, Dominica’s “adopted” son left this world, perhaps most appropriately on the birthdate of the Nation he had come to love and serve. He asked not to be eulogized, but I think there have been some beautiful things…
BRADES, Montserrat (Sept 15, 2010) – The Government and People of Montserrat join in mourning the loss of The Soca King of the World, Alphonsus “ The Mighty Arrow” Cassell MBE. He died at his residence on Montserrat today Wednesday…
Like so many others, I am stunned and deeply saddened at the untimely demise of Alphonsus “Fonzie” Cassell, the Mighty Arrow. Montserrat’s most celebrated son emerged as a positive, dynamic and richly talented entertainer. An astute entrepreneur as well, Arrow…
