Few things make New York feel more like New York than the sounds, traditions and joy of our Caribbean community.
I got to share in that joy at Soca Fest, surrounded by Caribbean New Yorkers and united by one rhythm as @Kestheband brought Brooklyn to life with the sweet sounds of soca.
It's official: the fête has begun. See you on the road!
Jereem Richards 🇹🇹 ran a Trinidad & Tobago National Record of 43.68s to finish 2nd in the men's 400m at the Brussels Diamond League Final!
His PBs now look like this:
100m - 10.16
200m - 19.80
400m - 43.68
HE’S DONE IT AGAIN—FOR THE 3rd TIME! 👌🏽🇹🇹🚨🔥🔥
Jereem Richards stormed to an incredible 43.68 seconds, securing second place🥈 at the Wanda Diamond League Final while breaking the TTO🇹🇹 Men’s 400m national record for the THIRD TIME! ⚡️😩
Another national record. Another personal best. Another historic performance for #TeamTTO! 👏🏽🇹🇹
#TrinidadAndTobago @Reemy_rich19
Happy 45th Birthday to the Queen herself, Beyoncé! 👑🐝
From Destiny’s Child to becoming the greatest Pop star of the 21st century, Beyoncé has built a legacy that speaks for itself. With 35 Grammy wins, the most in history, 13 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1s, countless iconic performances, and history-making albums like Lemonade, Renaissance and Cowboy Carter, she continues to redefine what it means to be a superstar.
Here’s to 45 years of brilliance, artistry, strength and unforgettable music. **Happy Birthday, Beyoncé! 💐❤️ Long may the Queen reign. 👑
Two islands. MASSIVE cultural footprint. 🇹🇹🔥 For 64 years, Trinidad & Tobago has stood independent, but its influence reaches far beyond its shores. Steelpan. Soca. Carnival. Creativity. A culture that doesn’t just show up, it takes over.
Happy 64th Independence Day to sweet T&T! Drop your flag below and celebrate with us! 🇹🇹 #IslandCoded #BET
On behalf of the Government and people of Barbados, I extend warm congratulations to the Government and people of Trinidad and Tobago as you celebrate 64 years of Independence.
Trinidad and Tobago remains one of the great pillars of our Caribbean family. Your culture, creativity, enterprise and spirit have enriched our entire region, while your people have long opened their hearts and homes to their Caribbean brothers and sisters.
The ties between our nations are rooted in family, friendship and a shared history that is deeper and more enduring than any single moment. Our Caribbean future will always be strongest when we choose respect, solidarity and the greater good of our region.
Happy Independence, Trinidad and Tobago. May your people continue to rise, prosper and help carry our Caribbean civilisation forward.
Footage courtesy TTFS Communications Unit
This is truly heartbreaking. Dolly Parton was an extraordinary person and an irreplaceable champion of the working class. We are a better country because of her.
Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.
Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000).
A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.
At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at https://t.co/cLu9I7M2wC
In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at https://t.co/arzrqInqJA
The accusation that I am antisemitic is appalling and fundamentally dishonest. Criticizing the actions of the Israeli prime minister, a military technology contract, or the executives who supply it is not the same as criticizing Jewish people. This critical and necessary dialogue is then dishonestly framed as being anti-Israel. To be clear, my views come from my own political convictions and should never be interpreted as hostility toward Jewish people, for whom I have deep love and respect. Everything I know about acting, activism, and humanism has been profoundly shaped by the Jewish friends, colleagues, and loved ones who have been integral and family throughout every point of my life.
This merger has real consequences for real people, and for the entire country. Scrutinizing the Ellisons, including Oracle’s business built on data, surveillance technology and government contracts, and the serious threat to editorial freedom and the loss of a livelihood for thousands of families, is fair and necessary. The $111 billion deal would hand one family control over CNN, HBO and Warner Bros., backed in part by foreign money whose influence on editorial decisions has never been fully explained to the public.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have called for serious national security review, and regulators still haven’t given the public a real answer. Until they do, the merger shouldn’t move forward. Now is the time to dive boldly into all these issues, not step back or concede.