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Roots reggae star to headline Encore Live at 8 Rivaz Ultra Lounge OCHO RIOS, Jamaica — Reggae fans will have an opportunity to experience one of Jamaica’s most respected roots reggae voices in an intimate setting later this month when Richie Spice headlines Encore Live at 8 Rivaz Ultra Lounge in Ocho Rios. The event is scheduled for Sunday, June 28, 2026, and will see the acclaimed singer backed by The Skalawagz Band for an evening dedicated to roots rocking reggae music.

Reggae icon collaborates with producer Sean Lewis Folkes on soulful new release Kingston, Jamaica – Reggae legend Marcia Griffiths is continuing her remarkable musical journey with the release of her latest single, When You Love Me, a lovers rock recording produced by Sean Lewis Folkes and released through LF Productions on June 5.

Dancehall pioneer joins rising Afro-Reggae artist Sika Rlion for Festival d’Été performance PARIS, France — Reggae and dancehall fans in France will have an opportunity to witness one of Jamaica’s most influential entertainers this summer when dancehall legend Yellowman headlines a special concert at Le Cabaret Sauvage in Paris on July 10, 2026.

Sunday Best Exhibition Examines Fashion, Identity, Resistance, and Self-Expression from the 1880s to Today TORONTO, ON — The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) is set to explore the history, influence, and cultural significance of Black fashion with a major new exhibition opening this fall.

Grammy-winning dancehall star brings Caribbean vibes to Central Park with an all-star lineup NEW YORK — Grammy-winning Jamaican entertainer Shaggy is set to headline one of New York City’s premier summer music events when Shaggy’s Yaad Live takes over Central Park’s iconic SummerStage on Thursday, July 9, 2026.

Barbados BiMPay will enable instant digital payments, helping businesses and consumers move money faster and more efficiently. BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Barbados has taken a major step toward a more digital economy with the launch of BiMPay, a new national instant payments platform designed to make transferring money faster, easier, and more accessible for businesses and consumers across the island.

Barbados Public Health Laboratory designated a PAHO/WHO Collaborating Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance. BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Barbados has achieved a significant milestone in public health after the Best Dos Santos Public Health Laboratory was designated a Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) / World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance.

Barbados and Guyana will allow citizens to travel between the two countries using only national ID cards beginning July 1, 2026. BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – In a significant step toward deeper Caribbean integration, citizens of Barbados and Guyana will soon be able to travel between the two countries using only their national identification cards.

Mia Mottley and Claudia Sheinbaum discussed tourism, sustainable development, and stronger Caribbean-Mexico relations during a recent call. BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum have held discussions aimed at strengthening relations between Barbados, Mexico, and the wider Caribbean region, highlighting opportunities for cooperation in tourism, sustainable development, and regional partnership.

Tkaiya Dryden MasterChef Journey Highlights Jamaican Culinary Excellence KINGSTON, JAMAICA — Jamaican chef Tkaiya Dryden is earning international attention as she competes on the latest season of MasterChef, bringing authentic Jamaican flavours and culinary traditions to one of the world’s most recognized cooking competitions. Dryden recently received recognition from Prime Minister Andrew Holness, who met with the young chef and praised her efforts to represent Jamaica on the global stage.