Author: Cat Radio UK

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The global reggae community joined in celebration on May 19, 2025, as Rohan Marley, son of the late, great Bob Marley, was honoured with a powerful birthday message from the official @BobMarley account on X (formerly Twitter). The simple but symbolic post read: “Birthday blessings to @Romarley today! LION ORDER ”— @BobMarley, […]

Kingston, Jamaica – The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) has announced its latest squad, and forward Shania Hayles is officially back in the black, green, and gold. The Reggae Girlz are gearing up for a high-profile clash against the United States on June 3, and the mission is crystal clear: represent with heart, pride, and Jamaican power. […]

NASSAU, Bahamas – Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis has praised the achievements of the largest graduating class of the National Youth Guard, describing the cohort as a new generation of “responders and problem-solvers” equipped to serve and strengthen the nation. Speaking on Friday, Davis stood proudly alongside Cohort 4 of the programme, which provides young […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Rising dancehall and reggae recording artiste El Shaddai, also known as Dolly Don, is making waves with her new single “Priceless,” a powerful anthem of self-worth, empowerment, and inner strength set for release on May 24. Produced and engineered by Mario Cheef, Priceless combines dancehall energy with unapologetic lyricism. It’s a track […]

ST. CATHERINE, JAMAICA – Veteran journalist Garfield Angus has been awarded a Humanitarian Award by the Kitson Town Civic Committee in recognition of his outstanding service and dedication to the Kitson Town community in St. Catherine. The award was presented during a ceremony honouring exemplary mothers at the Guanaboa Vale Primary School on May 18. […]

From kente to madras, African textiles are reclaiming space on global runways — blending heritage with bold, modern design. By Alwin Marshall-Squire In the world of global fashion, few fabrics tell as rich a story as those rooted in African and Caribbean traditions. Today, a new generation of Black designers is bringing ancestral African textiles […]

How ancestral healing is regaining respect as Black communities reconnect with herbal medicine and traditional wellness. By Alwin Marshall-Squire Long before modern pharmacies, African and Caribbean communities relied on the land—and their elders—for healing. Today, as interest in holistic health grows, traditional herbal medicine is seeing a resurgence across the Caribbean, Africa, and the diaspora. […]

GEORGETOWN, Guyana — Dr. Michelle Gill, a Guyana-born American philanthropist, social worker, and college professor, is returning to her hometown of Georgetown this summer with a mission close to her heart — giving back to children through her charity, Michelle’s Foundation. On July 2, 2025, Dr. Gill will host a donation ceremony at her alma […]

Zimbabwe’s Quiet Giant: Building Africa’s Telecom Future In a global business world dominated by Western names, Strive Masiyiwa has quietly become one of the most influential Black billionaires of our time. Born in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) and now based in the UK, Masiyiwa is the founder of Econet Wireless, a company that helped spark a […]

Karen Bass – Reclaiming Los Angeles for the People By Alwin Marshall – Squire When Karen Bass was elected as the first Black woman Mayor of Los Angeles in 2022, she didn’t just break a glass ceiling — she set about breaking cycles of inequality, displacement, and neglect that have long plagued America’s second-largest city. […]