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Durkin Entertainment hosts pre-Emmys ECOLUXE festival in Beverly Hills
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Debbie Durkin’s invitation-only ECOLUXE Endless Summer Festival returned Sept. 11 in Beverly Hills during Emmys week, mixing celebrity networking, wellness brands and sustainability with a fundraiser for Wagmor Pets Dog Rescue.
Galveston residents turn to elevated storage before hurricane evacuations
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As peak hurricane season intensifies, Galveston County residents are rethinking where they keep furniture, documents and inventory before evacuating.
Grace Asphall reflects on a career built on advocacy and service
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Grace Asphall, featured by Influential Women, is reflecting on more than 30 years with the Fulbright Program, union leadership, and a life centered on integrity and mentorship.
SierrAfrica Diaspora Connect launches global webinar series on Sierra Leone and diaspora ties
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SierrAfrica Diaspora Connect has announced a five-part webinar series starting Sept. 24 to explore Sierra Leone’s history, culture, development and investment prospects.
CMEx names first 2026 Leadership Laureates
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The Caribbean Media Exchange has announced the first seven honorees for its 2026 Leadership Awards, to be celebrated Dec. 6 at Loews Coral Gables Hotel in the Miami area.
S Hotel Montego Bay earns AAA Four Diamond award
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S Hotel Montego Bay in Montego Bay, Jamaica, has received the AAA Four Diamond Award after anonymous on-site inspections.
MVAAFF sets final days with Keke Palmer, Ruth E. Carter and Questlove
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The Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival is closing its 24th year with panels, screenings, brand activations and its Bon Voyage Party in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts.
Scottsdale advisor wins top Saint Lucia sales honor
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Kerri Logan Shirk of Sunlover Travel was named Saint Lucia’s top-producing travel advisor worldwide for 2025, earning the island’s Prime Minister’s Award for Exceptional Global Sales Performance by Revenue.
CTO honors Caribbean media winners and launches CTO TV in New York
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization recognized journalists, broadcasters and digital creators at its annual Caribbean Media Awards Luncheon in New York on June 7, 2026. The event also marked the debut of CTO TV, a new platform aimed at expanding…
ADIFF to stream 10-film virtual series on global Black history
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The African Diaspora International Film Festival will stream African Diaspora: History and Cinema from Aug. 28 to Sept. 6, 2026, as part of its 2026 Summer Virtual Film Series.
UCC to celebrate about 1,000 graduands and honor three global leaders
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The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean will hold Commencement 2026 on July 19 at Kingston’s National Arena, recognizing about 1,000 graduands and honoring three distinguished leaders.
CTO’s Rum & Rhythm Benefit closes Caribbean Week with scholarship push
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization capped Caribbean Week in New York with a sold-out Rum & Rhythm Benefit at Lavan Chelsea, blending food, music and tourism networking.
S Hotel Montego Bay lands Tripadvisor Best of the Best honor for 2026
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S Hotel Montego Bay earned Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best, ranking No. 8 among Caribbean hotels.
AfriKin brings Taste of AfriKin back to North Miami for Miami Spice 2026
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AfriKin Foundation says Taste of AfriKin returns Sept. 6, 2026, to Maison AfriKin in North Miami during Miami Spice season, with African and Caribbean food, live performances and the Jollof Cook-Off. The ticketed event is presented with the…
Rum market seen reaching $49.72 billion by 2035 as premiumization accelerates
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The global rum market is projected to grow from $35.28 billion in 2025 to $49.72 billion by 2035, driven by premium aged expressions, cocktail culture and flavored innovation.
Yanique DaCosta launches boutique hotel podcast for independent owners
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Boutique hotel strategist Yanique DaCosta has launched The Boutique Hotel Playbook to help independent hotel owners, operators and investors improve brand positioning, guest experience and direct bookings.
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