These are the Caribbean’s most amazing hotels, according to our experts

The good news is that all 30 island states and territories scattered across this balmy region have superb hotels aplenty. It doesn’t matter whether you’re seeking beach bliss, family fun, rainforest adventures or sublime slumber in a four-poster...

Grenada leads promotional activations in Barbados

In a continued effort to strengthen regional ties, and share the rich, vibrant spirit of Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique, The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) recently concluded a successful series of promotional activations in Barbados....

Lafcadio Hearn (Yakumo Koizumi) and His Many Lives

October 9, 2025 Lafcadio Hearn (Yakumo Koizumi) and His Many Lives The Irish-Greek wanderer who became Japan’s foremost folklore chronicler By Takeshi Dylan Sadachi From late September 2025, NHK’s Asadora,Japan’s most-watched morning drama series...

GTA leads promotional activations in Barbados

In a continued effort to strengthen regional ties, and share the rich, vibrant spirit of Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique, the Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) recently concluded a successful series of promotional activations in Barbados....

Opinion: Can Ethiopia solve the West's 'puzzle' about Africa?

Seifudein Adem is seen in this photo provided by himself. By Seifudein Adem, Visiting Professor at the Institute for Advanced Research and Education, Doshisha University, Kyoto Thomas Jefferson, president of the United States from 1801 to 1809,...

Cousins in Song: Benoît LeBlanc Revives Forgotten Voices

Benoît LeBlanc – Mô kouzin, mô kouzinn (self-released, 2025) Mô Kouzin, Mô Kouzinn by Montreal-based singer, songwriter, and producer Benoît LeBlanc presents 27 pre-jazz songs rooted in slave cultural traditions, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and early...

Friday essay: Peter Jackson, the Black Australian boxing champion you’ve never heard of

As we approach the headstone of Peter Jackson’s grave, we glimpse a flash of red at its base. Getting closer, we see that it’s a pair of boxing gloves. They are brand-new Fila gloves that retail for around A$80, so someone has spent a bit of...

FRS L’Express Des Iles increases sailings for the 25th Edition of WCMF

Dominica News Online - Friday, October 10th, 2025 at 2:24 PM Desma PatrickIn anticipation of the quarter-century milestone of the World Creole Music Festival, Marketing Officer of H.H.V Whitchurch FRS L’Express Des Iles Desma Patrick said the...

Legacy in a bottle: Saint James Rhum

Saint James Rhum toasts 260 storied years with a blend of global festivities and a bold anniversary release steeped in Caribbean heritage. Saint James Rhum toasts 260 storied years This year, Martinican agricole rhum Saint James marks its 260th...

Why Nova Scotia Is the Perfect Road Trip Destination

If you’re dreaming of the kind of road trip where every twist and turn comes with a view, where small towns feel like storybook settings, and where lighthouses, beaches, and seafood await around every corner – Nova Scotia is calling your name....

Leroy ‘Wadix’ Charles to receive Kompa Recognition Award at 2026 Haitian Music Awards

Dominica News Online - Monday, October 6th, 2025 at 8:53 AM Dominica’s Cultural Ambassador and Creole advocate Leroy “Wadix” Charles has been named a Recognition Award Recipient at the 10th Annual Haitian Music Awards (PHMA), scheduled for...

Whose nationalism is it, anyway?

“The first idea is to define oneself as a nation—therefore it requires a culture of their own,” said Bloc Quebecois leader Yves-Francois Blanchet, speaking to journalists at a media scrum. A reporter had asked him if he, as the leader of a...

Air Transat adds routes, boosts year-round service for summer 2026

Air Transat has unveiled a series of major additions to its summer 2026 network. Central to these new developments are exclusive transatlantic routes such as Quebec City–Marseille and Ottawa–London Gatwick, as well as the annualization of several...

How This “Paris of the Caribbean” Forged a Unique Bond With the United States

The town of St. Pierre, in northern Martinique, is world-famous for the appalling tragedy that took place here on May 8, 1902, when an eruption of Mount Pelée destroyed the urban area and killed nearly 30,000 people. This marked the end of the...

Jounen Kwéyòl — A revolutionary journey

Arguably, Jounen Kwéyòl is one of the biggest national cultural celebrations in Saint Lucia, ranking in prominence on the calendar of events with the Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival and Carnival. However, unlike jazz and Carnival, Jounen Kwéyòl...

This Island Was Just Named the Safest Country in the Caribbean for Low Crime and Calm Beaches

Personal safety in a country is important to understand before taking any vacation, and a new report spotlights how some Caribbean countries are safer than others. Anguilla, with its many beaches and bustling culinary scene, has earned new...

Saint Lucia emerges as a leader in authentic, nature-focused Caribbean tourism

8 October 2025 Saint Lucia is emerging as a key player in the Caribbean’s changing tourism landscape, tapping into rising demand for authentic, immersive, and sustainable travel. Tourists enjoy the lush landscapes of Saint Lucia Often called the...

Touring Made Easy

Photo Credit: Captain Ron Tours With the silver anniversary of Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival (WCMF) set to ignite the Nature Island from October 24–26, 2025, a home-grown Saint Lucian company, Captain Ron Tours is making sure Saint...

11th Hour Racing sponsors 2025 Transat Café L'or

by Transat Café L'OR 7 Oct 06:21 PDT 26 October 2025 11th Hour Racing announced today that it will serve as the Sustainability Sponsor of the TRANSAT CAFÉ L'OR Le Havre Normandie, a premier transatlantic sailing race. Nearly 150 skippers will...

12 Countries in the World That Span Two or More Continents

Have you ever been to a country that spans more than one continent? Imagine stepping into two different worlds, two different continents, all within the borders of a single nation. These transcontinental countries offer travellers the unique...