DysChick
Don't Try to Divide We

The Question of the Essequibo

On December 3rd, Venezuela will hold a referendum to decide whether to formally claim Essequibo, a region long disputed with Guyana, as a Venezuelan state. Should they decide to move forward with the claim, Guyana would lose over 70% of its territory, much of which has been the source of the nation’s newfound wealth.

Don't Try to Divide We
DysChick
I Takin' A Mental Day

New Year, More Naps

Hello and Happy 2023!

I can’t believe how much happened in 2022. We came out of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mia Mottley secured a second 5-year term as Prime Minister of Barbados, Russia started a war with Ukraine, and Herschel Walker lost the Georgia election - but so did Stacey Abrams. You know, yin… yan.  The same was true for DysChick. Despite personal tragedies, I was able to be outside like garb – nope.  I refuse to make that a phrase.

So what’s my plan for 2023? Rest.

I Takin' A Mental Day
DysChick
Anything wey you do, dem must commentate

Tipsy in Miami

If you’ve been following DysChick, you know that I have a fear of flying; however, I have a greater fear of missing out on an epic event. Tipsy in Miami announced that it would feature the King of Soca and the King of Afrobeats and the FOMO was just too real.

Machel Montano has been making the rounds this year promoting his brand, encouraging nations to “Save the Soil,” and making sure that you know he is still the King of Soca after 40 years in the business. Burna Boy is the most popular Afrobeats artiste right now with his hit single “Last Last” reaching over 6 million streams on Spotify.

With these two heavyweights on the bill, you know DysChick had to fly to fete! Yet despite having the top artistes, the event was not E-P-I-C.

Anything wey you do, dem must commentate
DysChick
For All of the Women of the World

We Need NOW Now!

So let's recap America’s first six months of 2022:

Are we great yet? No? Okay, how about this, we just decided to revoke a woman’s right to chose when and if she wants to become a mother.

For All of the Women of the World
DysChick
It's All About the High Life

Is Machel working with a godman or a conman?

We released our second episode of Season 6 of the Rant and Rave podcast. In this episode we talk about Machel Montano and Indian super yogi Sadhguru’s campaign to “Save the Soil.” The campaign has already resulted in six Caribbean nations (Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, St. Lucia, St. Kitts and Nevis, Guyana, and Barbados) signing the Memorandum of Understanding and pledging to adopt long-term policy to safeguard soil and promote ecologically-friendly initiatives. We RANT about what this means for Caribbean tourism, the economy, and what we can do to reverse the climate crisis. But who is Sadhguru?

It's All About the High Life

Everybody Circle Around

Everybody Circle Around

Why The Caribfluencers Panel at Blogalicious was a BFD

Corporations are partnering with bloggers to help bring awareness to their brands and trends in their industries.  Many bloggers are earning a living by becoming industry influencers.  As a result Blogging conferences are becoming increasingly popular in the United States.  Blogalicious is one of the more popular events as it empowers bloggers by creating a space for us to share what we've learned and what we struggle with as we try to build our brands and influences.   This year, Caribbean bloggers were given a platform to share our experiences and provide insights on how to turn your passion into power - the Caribbean way!

Enjoy Yourself in De Mas

Enjoy Yourself in De Mas

Summer '17

My summer kicked off innocently enough with a relaxing trip to Guyana. That was the last bit of relaxation I had before the summer party season kicked off.  Although I wanted to go to other events including Cropover in Barbados, family and health concerns forced me to miss out.  However, just because I couldn't take advantage of all of the Carnivals and fetes, I found the highlights to bring you my can't-miss events from Summer '17. 

I Am A Guyanese

I Am A Guyanese

5 Reasons To Visit the Only English-Speaking Country in South America

27 years is a long time. I hadn't been back to my parents' home country since I was a child.  As I stepped off the plane at Cheddi Jagan International airport and felt the rush of humid air suddenly dampening my skin, I realized this was a foreign land.  However, after only seven days, I found 5 reasons I will be making more trips to Guyana.

Hello, Massive!

Hello, Massive!

Bahamas Carnival

Not to be confused with Junkanoo in December, the Springtime Carnival has the nightlife and parade of bands standard in a Caribbean celebration. In only its third year, The Bahamas competes with other newbies like Bermuda and Cayman to appeal to outsiders.  However, it is the uniqueness of the mas itself that may set Junkanoo Carnival apart.  

I Just Want to Enjoy Mi Life

I Just Want to Enjoy Mi Life

PCD 2017 Party

Post-Carnival Depression, while not yet a medically diagnosed condition, is a severe case of nostalgia for carnival that can affect the lives of many feters.  New York promo team Shorblu Events, Live by the Henny, and B2B Ent offered a cure that included live performances by Skinny Fabulous, Sekon Sta, Dawg E. Slaugher, and “Mr. PCD” Lyrikal.  

See what they told us at PCD!

Is A Rankin Ting or What?

Is A Rankin Ting or What?

Soca Monarch 2017 Review

The International Soca Monarch competition takes place on the Friday prior to Carnival called Fantastic Friday.  Artistes compete to see who will take home the title of Soca Monarch and the cash prize.  Notably absent was the Ultimate Rejects whose hit "Full Extreme" has been making mashing up fetes and headlines in the global soca world. The 2017 show was perhaps evidence of the declining relevance of Soca Monarch.

Only Good Vibes is the Plan

Only Good Vibes is the Plan

Bermuda Carnival Band Launch

With Trinidad Carnival fast approaching and noted outrage over what seems like discriminatory practices, such as requesting photos and personal information to get into fetes and mas bands, it's good to see a carnival that is taking steps to be inclusive.

Let's Do Something They'll Remember

Let's Do Something They'll Remember

SoHo Grand New Year's Eve Ball

I may be bias, but New York City does New Year's Eve partying better than anywhere else.  There's something here for everyone.  You can turn up in a party with strangers, head to Times Square with drunk tourists, or watch the ball drop on television with family.  I usually ring in the new year at a soca fete in Brooklyn with about 500 fellow socaholics.  However, sometimes I like to switch things up.  To ring in 2017, I decided to attend the masquerade ball at the SoHo Grand Hotel in Manhattan.