FACE OF GRENADA : USHA THOMAS
The year is 2020, a Saturday evening in February and I am in Grenada for the first time to attend the highly anticipated Face of Grenada pageant.
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Caribbean POSH: Holiday and Beyond Gift Guide 2021
With the rise of the #blacklivesmatter Movement early last summer and the unapologetic impact of the global pandemic – it has become more critical to find ways to support the black community. For us in the Caribbean community, this holds equally true. Our 2021 Holiday and Beyond Gift Guide highlights some amazing brands that you should support. Caribbean Women-Owned along with international Black Women-Owned brands with remarkable stories behind them. From Trinidad, Jamaica, Grenada, the USA, and Nigeria these women entrepreneurs are truly inspiring. Shop, Share, and Show Love … #poshgirl CARIBBEAN WOMEN-OWNED BRANDS Immortelle Beauty 100 % made in Trinidad & Tobago, Immortelle Beauty is a Caribbean cosmetic company founded in 2010 by cosmetic chemist, Kathryn Nurse, with the … Continued
LILA IKÉ SHARES VIDEO FOR “BATTY RIDER SHORTS” TODAY
Rising Jamaican star Lila Iké reveals the video for her brand new single “Batty Rider Shorts,” available now via In.Digg.Nation Collective/Six Course/RCA Records. Watch video (directed by Dezignr Studios) here: The Jamaican singer shared a personal story behind the song. “I have been writing ‘Batty Rider Shorts’ for over a period of four years. This song was inspired by a situation I observed within my community. An innocent child (age 10 or so) who I would often sit and speak with about life and give words of encouragement (even whilst I was a child myself ) eventually was taken advantage of by someone who should have been looking out for her. I was moved to tears on my drive back from … Continued
Cardi B Birthday Turn Up! Passa Passa Style.
It’s in her DNA. Cardi B knows how to throw a party. The American-born rapper tapped into her Caribbean roots and NYC upbringing to celebrate her 29th. A host of celebrity friends lit up social media to let the world know they got the assignment. 1. Winnie Harlow, the Dancehall Queen for Life 2. Bad Gyal Jan Jan 3. Yardie Babe, Shenseea 4. The Queen of the Dancehall – SPICE 5. Pretty Pretty, Karrueche 6. The one Megan Stallion Cardi B Birthday went from fashion to a dancehall movie.
Culture
“Ginal Dub!” Alborosie ft. Collie Buddz
Check out “Ginal Dub (feat. Collie Buddz)” from Reggae star Alborosie – the new dubwise version on a new digital … Continued
Celebrity Boxing in St.Thomas, USVI
Boxing Superstar Zab Judah Launches the 2nd Annual Celebrity Boxing Championship Six-time World Boxing Champion Zab Judah will bring his Celebrity Boxing Championship to … Continued
Introducing Mr.Walkie “Soulful Zest”
“I wrote this one from the depths of my heart and soul about the joy and positive impact soca music brought to … Continued
Gyptian is Reggae Gold with “Best Life!”
Known for hit records such as “Hold You,” “Wine Slow” and “Nah Let Go,” Reggae star Gyptian has a track … Continued
Life
Project D Initiative powered by Rotary Club
As a lifestyle brand dedicated to the empowerment of Caribbean Women, we are thrilled to serve as a contributing sponsor … Continued
10 of the Caribbean’s Sexiest Men
Caribbean men are so sexy; we had a difficult time choosing our favorites. Nonetheless, here you have it—our list of … Continued
8 Things You Need to Know About Your Maternal Health
The joys of entering motherhood and bringing your baby into the world are equal to none. Along the journey of … Continued
The Impact Covid Can Have on Your Mental Health
It’s no secret the COVID-19 pandemic has affected many people in a variety of ways. Jobs have been lost, we’ve … Continued
COVID has delayed things quite a bit. So it has been a long time coming for this issue featuring 2020 Face of Grenada: Usha Thomas. To celebrate we’ve made this a double issue for all to enjoy
Fashion & Style
Project Runway discovers Haiti: Designer Prajjé O. Jean Baptiste
“Project Runway” made a triumphant return for its 19th season. The hit Bravo show features 16 budding designers from around the … Continued
BYRON LARS FW22 : clothes you can dance in
NYFW is back, and this season we took a look at a unique presentation that combined fashion, and movement. StylePointe … Continued
Mod Men – the hottest Designer Menswear trends in the Caribbean and around the world
What’s a man to do when his WFH sweats and tee shirt simply won’t cut it? Fashion doesn’t stop, even … Continued
10 Fashionable Masks to put your Best Face Forward
Creativity can flourish under even the most adverse of circumstances, as we have learned over the course of the global … Continued
Jahvillani
The newest star in Jamaica’s dancehall galaxy Jahvillani represents the refreshing, red-hot, and youthful smooth sound era of the genre with all its’ diamond dimensions. A true masterful and musical street soldier from Great Pond St. Ann, the twenty-six-year-old with government name Dujon Mario Edwards marches unapologetically to his own captivating lyrical beat, steadily etching a moniker for himself especially from his early hit “Wileside Govament”. Armed with humility and transparency, he speaks through his musical calling to reflect accurately the real-life facets of Jamaican society. From the hypnotic “Smooth” with Skillibeng which could easily be a triple X rated ode to Shabba Ranks 90’s dancehall hit “Trailer Load A Girls” to the gritty “Gangsta”, Jahvillani’s star has arrived. Multifaceted … Continued
Beauty
The Top 10 Natural, Scientifically Tested Skincare Ingredients
If you’re like most of us, your skin isn’t just one way all the time. Sometimes it’s oilier, sometimes it’s … Continued
100% Clean Beauty and Wellness Brands that are Black-Owned
There has been a major shift in the beauty and wellness industry when it comes to ingredients and what we … Continued
What is New at Fenty Beauty?
Since the Barbadian singer, Rihanna, launched her makeup and beauty line in 2017, the fashion house has prided itself in … Continued
9 Leading Caribbean Brands to Support Right Now
The world is changing. Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last few months, there’s been a shift … Continued
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CARIBBEAN POSH EXPANDS REGIONAL REPRESENTATION FOR THE POSHGIRL POWER BRUNCH
Caribbean POSH reaffirmed its commitment to women empowerment despite the ongoing global pandemic by hosting a hybrid version of its … Continued
WESTERN AIR – REXY ROLLE
Shot on location in the Bahamas / Creative Director + Photographer: Scharad Lightbourne/ Stylist: Hannah Sands/ Hair: Denise Francis/ MAU: … Continued
Naomi Cowan Protects Her “Energy” with Exuberant new single
Today, reggae singer Naomi Cowan releases “Energy“, her first single of 2021. Produced by Izy Beats (Koffee “Toast”, Jorja Smith & Burna Boy “Be Honest”) the upbeat … Continued
Congratulations to the Recently-Elected Women of U.S. Politics
The United States has always been in the limelight of world politics. It is no wonder that the whole world … Continued
Celebrity
Flora Jane Duffy wins Bermuda’s first gold medal.
Congrats to the Bermudian triathlete on receiving a gold medal from the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Bermuda’s first gold medal. … Continued
JAZ ELISE COPES WITH THE PRESSURES OF LIFE ON “BREATHE”
The Jamaican songstress Jaz Elise reveals visualizer for “Breathe,” the personal closer from her debut EP The Golden Hour (In.Digg.Nation Collective/Six Course … Continued
JESSE ROYAL ARRIVES WITH SOPHOMORE ALBUM ROYAL
Jesse Royal – one of Jamaica’s most charismatic young stars – releases his sophomore album Royal via Easy Star Records. The singer-songwriter has been … Continued
SPICE, SEAN PAUL, and SHAGGY
“Go Down Deh,” the recently released hit single from the “Queen of Dancehall,” Spice featuring Sean Paul and Shaggy, remains a consistent trend for … Continued