When the music became ceremony: D’Angelo’s Caribbean connection

Born Michael Eugene Archer in Richmond, Virginia, D’Angelo’s legacy is largely tied up with music that emerged in the mid- to late ‘90s that would be marketed as ‘neo soul’. His 1995 Grammy-nominated debut album, Brown Sugar – which he wrote and...

CARICOM urges preservation of Caribbean as ‘Zone of Peace’

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has reiterated the need to preserve the region as a Zone of Peace, amid concerns over increased security activity and recent United States military operations in Caribbean waters. In a statement issued on October...

Climate leader Priyanka Lalla makes history at Vatican’s Raising Hope Conference

Cas­tel Gan­dol­fo, Italy—Nine­teen-year-old Priyan­ka Lal­la, UNICEF Youth Ad­vo­cate for the East­ern Caribbean, be­came the youngest in­vit­ed speak­er at the pres­ti­gious Rais­ing Hope Con­fer­ence, held at Pope Leo XIV’s Sum­mer Palace to...

‘Chrétien and the World’: Dispelling the Myth of Domestic Preoccupation

Chrétien and the World: Canadian Foreign Policy from 1993 to 2003 By Jack Cunningham and John Meehan UBC Press, September 2025/376 pages Reviewed by Colin Robertson October 21, 2025 Once asked what defined his time as Jean Chrétien’s fourth and...

From Maui to Japan: National Geographic’s best places to visit in 2026

View the solar eclipse in a historic Spanish city. Immerse yourself in one of the oldest living cultures in an Australian national park. Visit the world's first sperm whale reserve in an underrated Caribbean destination. These are the types of...

Beijing, Rio and Pittsburgh: Why these are ‘best of the world’ for 2026

By Maureen O’Hare, CNN (CNN) — Summer’s over, the leaves are turning brown. Time to wrap your blanket closer and start planning your next vacation. National Geographic has just released its 2026 Best of the World list, 25 must-visit destinations...

Magnolia Three-Day Weather/Sky Report: Temperatures in 40s tonight

Magnolia’s nighttime low on Tuesday will fall into the low 40s after a daytime high near 77. A more unsettled stretch of showers and thunderstorms will be possible this weekend. Three-Day Forecast Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy and pleasant. High...

Caribbean Music Roundup: Feel-Good Vibes and Fresh Anthems This New Music Friday 

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Oct. 17, 2025: From soca to dancehall reggae and riddims built for the road, the Caribbean music scene is heating up this new music Friday with fresh releases from some of the region’s most dynamic artists and...

Uruguay Legalizes Euthanasia, Marking a Historic First in Latin America

5 Montevideo, Uruguay (October 16, 2025) — In a landmark decision, Uruguay has become the first country in Latin America to legalize euthanasia through parliamentary legislation, setting a precedent in a region where the practice has long been...

Calypso is more than a Trini thing; It’s the Caribbean’s identity

Ryan Ba­choo Lead Ed­i­tor–News­gath­er­ing ryan.ba­choo@cnc3.co.tt On a Sun­day in Bar­ba­dos when The Mighty Gab­by was grow­ing up, his fam­i­ly would lis­ten to Trinidad’s ca­lyp­so mu­sic on a pro­gramme host­ed by late ra­dio per­son­al­i­ty...

CARICOM Reaffirms Caribbean as a “Zone of Peace” Amid Security Concerns

The Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have expressed growing concern over what they describe as an “increased security build up in the Caribbean,” warning that such developments could have serious implications for regional...

Globetrotting Tattoo Artistry Comes to Mohegan Sun

The human body is a project of one sort or another. We’ve elongated our necks, blackened our teeth, scarified, buttoned, capped, clipped, corseted and dieted. But tattoos were for a long time considered deviant — an artform for the circus, sailors...

Trump Rewrites Latin America’s Balancing Act Between Washington and Beijing

Donald Trump’s return to the White House has shaken Latin America’s foreign policy calculus. From Mexico’s tariff pivot to Brazil’s judicial defiance, governments are recalibrating between Washington and Beijing. The result isn’t tidy alignment,...

Latin America’s fossil fuel expansion driven almost entirely by foreign financing: report

Foreign banks and investors are responsible for the vast majority of fossil fuel financing across Latin America and the Caribbean, according to a new report. In a joint study, researchers from five NGOs tracked the banks and institutional...

UN experts condemn coercive intervention in Venezuela by the United States

OHCHR GENEVA – Covert action and threats of using armed force against the Government of Venezuela by the United States violate Venezuela’s sovereignty and the UN Charter, UN experts* said today. “These actions also violate the fundamental...

International News Briefs for Tuesday, October 21, 2025

HAVANA TIMES – We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Top U.S. Officials Travel to Israel for Talks as Netanyahu Threatens to Collapse Gaza Ceasefire Oct 21, 2025 Israel is...

Uruguay passes Latin America's first law regulating euthanasia

Oct. 16 (UPI) -- Following 10 hours of debate, Uruguay legalized euthanasia after Senate approval of the Dignified Death bill. The country took its first step toward legalization when the House of Representatives passed the measure in August. The...

The golden illusion: why Latin America does not need more tycoons in power

The recent statements of Mexican businessman Ricardo Salinas Pliego, one of the country’s richest men, about a possible presidential run in 2030 are not just another piece of political news. They represent a dangerous regional pattern that Latin...

Panama and the Netherlands: From Maritime Heritage to Global Shipping Giants

By H.E. Ms. Sally Loo Hui The Netherlands and Panama, though continents apart, share a profound connection to the sea, through the North Sea, the Caribbean, the Atlantic, and the Pacific. These waters have shaped their maritime cultures, defining...

Chef Catalino Gabriel Garay: An Ambassador Of Paraguayan Cuisine in Europe

When Paraguayan chef Catalino Garay talks about food, he does not just list ingredients or recipes. Garay, who has been living and cooking in Spain and France for almost 25 years, talks about memory, identity, and belonging. For him, Paraguayan...