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The upcoming 2024 Caribbean Music Awards, set to take place at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, New York, on August 29, promises to be an exceptional celebration of Caribbean music, honoring the legends and trailblazers who have shaped its vibrant landscape. This year’s ceremony will be hosted by the Queen of Dancehall, Spice, and the King of Caribbean Comedy, Majah Hype, ensuring an evening filled with dynamic performances and entertainment. Among the distinguished artists to be honored this year, Tabou Combo stands out for their monumental contribution to Haitian Konpa music. Celebrating over five decades of musical excellence, Tabou Combo has…
ALÈT: Mizajou nan Pwosedi Revizyon sou Pwosesis pou Kiben, Ayisyen, Nikaragweyen, ak Venezyelyen Gouvènman Etazini an kapab bay jiska 30,000 moun ki pa sitwayen otorizasyon vwayaj antisipe chak mwa, pou yo mande liberasyon kondisyonèl sou yon baz ka-pa-ka nan kad pwosesis pou Kiben, Ayisyen, Nikaragweyen, ak Venezyelyen yo. Akòz gwo enterè pwosesis sa a lakòz la, nou mete pwosesis revizyon an ajou apati 17 me 2023. Nan kad nouvo pwosesis revizyon an, yon fason aleyatwa, nou ap chwazi anviwon mwatye nan kantite total Fòm I-134A yo, Demann sou Entènèt pou vin yon Sipòtè ak Deklarasyon Sipò Finansye, kèlkeswa dat yo…
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Security officers had to fire shots Monday to cover Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille’s exit from a hospital in Port-au-Prince on Monday, the prime minister’s office said. Conille was visiting Haiti’s largest hospital with the head of the national police, Normil Rameu, and some journalists when gunshots were heard outside the building, it said. The statement said the prime minister had just finished recording an interview when the shots were heard. It said the security agents fired a few shots as the group exited. “The PM and his team left the hospital in complete safety and…
July 29, 2024 – Miami, Florida – B.E. RELATIONS PUBLISHING is thrilled to announce an exclusive publishing agreement with renowned Haitian-American artist Davidson Pierre, professionally known as Black Dada. Under this agreement, B.E. RELATIONS PUBLISHING will manage the administrative aspects of Black Dada’s music, including his forthcoming projects as a producer, composer, and songwriter for both himself and other artists. About Black Dada Davidson Pierre, better known by his stage name Black Dada, is a distinguished singer, songwriter, and producer with a rich cultural background and an impressive musical journey. Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and raised in Florida after spending time…
Haitian singer Rutshelle Guillaume has been awarded the prestigious Nuits d’Afrique Prize for Francophonie, marking a historic first for a Haitian artist. The award was presented on Monday, following her performance at the 38th edition of the Festival international nuits d’Afrique (FINA) in Montreal. The concert took place on July 21, 2024, at the Quartier des spectacles on the TD stage – Radio Canada. Rutshelle expressed her gratitude on social media, stating, “I am deeply honored to receive the Nuits d’Afrique de la Francophonie 2024 Artist award. Thank you to the city of Montreal and the Nuits d’Afrique international festival…
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations announced $60 million in additional humanitarian assistance to Haiti during a trip Monday to the troubled Caribbean country. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield also said the U.S. Defense Department would provide a “substantial increase” in mine-resistant vehicles to a U.N.-backed, multinational security mission led by Kenya to help Haiti’s national police combat widespread gang violence. The announcement came nearly a week after a second Kenyan contingent of 200 police officers arrived in Haiti, following the first contingent of 200 officers last month. “We know that progress isn’t lineal. There will be inevitable setbacks and stumbling…
The 18th edition of the Festival Haïti en Folie, the largest musical event outside of Haiti entirely dedicated to Haitian and Caribbean culture, returns to Montreal from July 24 to 28, 2024 with a program richer than ever. Haïti en Folie offers 5 days of activities with purely Haitian foundations featuring performances by numerous artists including the legendary root and voodoo music groups RAM and Boukman Eksperyans, talented Quebec artists such as Shreez, Shah Frank, William Osias, Wesli, Täbï Yösha as well as the group V.I.B.E. Benders with DJs KidCrayola and IVY. “When everything falls, culture remains”, said Dany Laferrière.…
The assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse on July 7, 2021, marked a dark chapter in Haiti’s history, leaving the nation and the international community in shock. As investigations unfolded, a complex web of individuals, spanning multiple countries, emerged as suspects in this tragic event. Below is a closer look at some of the key figures implicated in the assassination plot. Christian Emmanuel Sanon Christian Emmanuel Sanon, a Haitian-born doctor based in Florida, is alleged to be one of the masterminds behind the assassination. Sanon reportedly had political ambitions, with aspirations to become Haiti’s next president. His arrest brought to…