It's All About the High Life

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?

“Who Can Afford to Run Will Run”

“Who Can Afford to Run Will Run”

Putin and Jamaicans

On Thursday, February 24th, Russian forces opened fire on Ukraine, attacking their air defense and most of their military infrastructure. Jamaica offered help to students stuck in the war zone by issuing a loan for students to return as the conflict escalates. However, some students are refusing the government’s offer. Before you condemn them, read what I wrote one more time. Jamaica is offering a loan.

Independent and Yuh Strong, Gyal

Independent and Yuh Strong, Gyal

Everybody Loves Mia

Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados Labour party (BLP) won all 30 seats in the January 19th election, securing a second 5-year term. The landslide victory comes as no surprise for those who have been following her trajectory since 2018.

5 Least Crappy Moments of 2021

5 Least Crappy Moments of 2021

5 Least Crappy Moments of 2021

We did it! We made it to the end of 2021! That’s right, we are the survivors of a global pandemic, the Trump presidency, and the unnecessary return of “Sex in the City.” I would usually end my year with a “best of” list, but I’m not sure that best would be the right descriptor. Hmmm, how about we focus on the least crappy moments of 2021?

Maybe I’m Guynaian. Is that a thing?

Maybe I’m Guynaian. Is that a thing?

The Guyana-Ghana Connection

In 2019, Ghana successfully encouraged Africans around the world to come to the country through a campaign entitled “Year of Return.” The premise was that 400 years after Africans were captured and displaced, we would return to the continent to celebrate culture and examine our history pre-slave trade. The campaign was a success and the camaraderie unforgettable. What I didn’t know when I arrived in Accra is that Ghana and Guyana have a political and cultural history that spans over 40 years.

I'm At A Happy Place In Meh Life

I'm At A Happy Place In Meh Life

Black Men Been Tryin’a Tell Us

For the first time in a while, mental health is a trending topic on Black Twitter. After tennis champ Naomi Osaka and gymnast Simone Biles pulled out of their sports to focus on their mental health, Black folks cheered these women on.

However, Black male athletes have been saying for years that they, too, need time away from the sport or press junkets to focus on their mental health…and the response was not as positive.

Yuh Get Nothin’ and Yuh Like It So

Yuh Get Nothin’ and Yuh Like It So

I’m not cancelling the “Sexiest Man Alive”

Black American actor and entrepreneur Michael B. Jordan recently faced backlash on Caribbean Twitter for his attempt to trademark the word “J’Ourvert” for the name of his new rum. People were appalled that he would dare to limit the use of the word… for commerce.

This week, the actor posted a mea culpa to appease the masses and vowed to rename the rum. So…is this a win for the Caribbean?

Leh we embrace di change

Leh we embrace di change

Are we going to see new party concepts?

It’s officially summer party season in New York. With venues (or venue, since it seems like Coney Island Art Walls is the only spot being used) open, we are ready to get back to fetes!

Now… about that….

I’m glad to see soca artistes return to the stage, but I’m waiting for that breakout party experience that will give me severe FOMO. Here’s my wish list: