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Valentine’s Gifts for Her: 10 Caribbean Jewelry Brands to Know and Love

From handcrafted gold accents to bold, culture-rich designs, these Caribbean jewelry brands offer timeless pieces that celebrate love, heritage, and individuality. Whether you’re gifting for Valentine’s Day or simply indulging in something special, this curated list highlights designers whose work blends island inspiration with modern elegance—making every piece feel personal, powerful and unforgettable.

As the Earth Dreams: Terese Mason Pierre Celebrates New Black Canadian Speculative Anthology

Terese Mason Pierre celebrated the launch of her new anthology, As the Earth Dreams: Black Canadian Speculative Stories, with a packed event in Toronto featuring readings, music, and Afro-Caribbean cuisine. Showcasing the power of Black imagination in speculative literature, the collection brings together award-winning writers from across Canada and marks another milestone in Pierre’s impactful literary career.

Still Looking for Holiday Gifts? Caribbean Brands Offering E-Gift Cards for Last-Minute Shopping

Still looking for the perfect holiday gift? Skip the stress and last-minute scrambling and surprise your loved ones with something thoughtful, unique, and full of meaning. Whether you’re shopping for a friend who loves festive treats, a family member who appreciates heartfelt keepsakes, or someone who already seems to have everything, there are plenty of beautiful options to choose from. From indulgent finds to meaningful gifts that tell a story, you can make this season of giving feel easy, joyful, and truly memorable—without sacrificing style, intention, or heart.

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Love, Trial and Tribulation: Sophie Jai’s ‘WILD FIRES’ is the Story of Many Caribbean Families

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   Black HERstory: 3 Creatives Who Celebrate Caribbean Heritage and Womanhood Through Art
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Black HERstory: 3 Creatives Who Celebrate Caribbean Heritage and Womanhood Through Art

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   Jumbies, Witches and Ghosts: 5 Good Reads this Halloween Season
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Jumbies, Witches and Ghosts: 5 Good Reads this Halloween Season

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   Nike Re-releases the Popular ‘West Indies’ Air Force 1s
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Nike Re-releases the Popular ‘West Indies’ Air Force 1s

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   Toronto Author Victoria Daley Launches Children’s Book Series to Help Children Understand Divorce
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Toronto Author Victoria Daley Launches Children’s Book Series to Help Children Understand Divorce

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   10 Ways to Commemorate Indian Arrival Day 2022
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10 Ways to Commemorate Indian Arrival Day 2022

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   National Geographic’s Dr. Diva Amon on Trinidad, Ocean Life and Women in Science
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National Geographic’s Dr. Diva Amon on Trinidad, Ocean Life and Women in Science

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   Op-Ed:The Death of Miya Marcano and What the West Indian Community Needs to Do
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Op-Ed:The Death of Miya Marcano and What the West Indian Community Needs to Do

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   Empress Cece on How Dance Empowers Women and Tackling Sexism in Dancehall
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Empress Cece on How Dance Empowers Women and Tackling Sexism in Dancehall

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   Rebecca Ablack: Indo Guyanese Actress Blazes Trail in Netflix’s ‘Ginny & Georgia’
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Rebecca Ablack: Indo Guyanese Actress Blazes Trail in Netflix’s ‘Ginny & Georgia’

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   Artist Afeefah Haniff Creates Hit Concept in ‘Colored Girls and Colored Walls’  written by   Suhana Rampersad     Art has long been expressed in various forms within the West Indian community. It often highlights our people and cultu
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Artist Afeefah Haniff Creates Hit Concept in ‘Colored Girls and Colored Walls’

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   Nadia Huggins on Inspiration and Her Powerful Connection to Saint Vincent   “Transformation” by Nadia Huggins   written by  Alya S.        “In recent years, hiking into the crater of our local volcano La Soufriere ...standing in a space w
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Nadia Huggins on Inspiration and Her Powerful Connection to Saint Vincent

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   Black HERstory Month: 5 Caribbean Women Who Paved the Way
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Black HERstory Month: 5 Caribbean Women Who Paved the Way

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   Andrea Bharatt: Trinidad’s Slain Daughter
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Andrea Bharatt: Trinidad’s Slain Daughter

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   Jason Jones: The LGBTQ+ Activist Breaking Ground in Trinidad and the United Kingdom
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Jason Jones: The LGBTQ+ Activist Breaking Ground in Trinidad and the United Kingdom

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   5-Year-Old Author Coryn Clarke on Her Writing Journey
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5-Year-Old Author Coryn Clarke on Her Writing Journey

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