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KINGSTON, JAMAICA – Jamaica Carnival is back and bigger than ever this year, set to unleash a wave of colour, rhythm, and revelry on Sunday, April 27. The highly anticipated Road March will transform Kingston into a high-energy spectacle as masqueraders, music trucks, and thousands of revelers hit the streets in a celebration of Caribbean […]

Greg Fergus – Canada’s First Black Speaker of the House When Greg Fergus became the first Black Speaker of the House of Commons in Canadian history in October 2023, it marked more than a personal milestone — it was a powerful moment for Black Canadians whose voices have too often been sidelined in national political […]

Welcome to “On the Reel: Black Film Focus,” Vision Newspaper’s brand-new weekly editorial spotlighting the latest films and TV series by and about the global Black community. Every Thursday, we bring you fresh releases, hidden gems, and must-watch titles redefining Black cinema and storytelling. As the spring release calendar heats up, a number of standout […]

Streaming Surge Lands RajahWild, Najeeriii, and Skeng in Top 5 JAMAICA — The new wave of dancehall has officially taken over. This week’s Vision Newspaper Top 15 Countdown, based on Spotify’s latest daily streaming figures from Jamaica, sees Valiant seize the top spot with his breakout 2025 anthem “Mad Out.” The gritty yet infectious banger […]

From Kingston to Kinshasa, Black designers are not just influencing the fashion world — they’re rewriting its blueprint.” “We Wore the Culture First: How Global Black Designers Are Reclaiming the Runway” From the streets of Kingston and the markets of Dakar to the studios of Paris and catwalks of New York, Black fashion is having […]

Garvey Grounds: Marcus Garvey FC Weekly Report St. Catherine, Jamaica — With just a few matches left in the St. Catherine Major League season, Marcus Garvey FC is right in the thick of a fierce playoff race. With momentum building, strong performances on the pitch, and community energy behind them, the team is pushing to secure […]

Introducing Marcus Garvey United: A Team for the Diaspora, Backed by Vision Newspaper and CatRadio St. Catherine, Jamaica — As the St. Catherine Major League season nears its dramatic conclusion, one team is capturing hearts and headlines across the island and beyond: Marcus Garvey United. With a playoff berth in sight and the pressure mounting, […]

Black Health Weekly Vision Newspaper’s new Monday column tackles the health challenges—and the healing journeys—of Black communities around the world. Health is personal, but it’s also political. In Black communities around the globe—whether in Jamaica, Toronto, Brooklyn, London, or Lagos—the gap in health outcomes is undeniable. From higher rates of hypertension and diabetes to alarming […]

NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenya and Saudi Arabia have taken another step in deepening their diplomatic and trade relations with the opening of a new Kenyan consulate in Jeddah. President William Ruto announced the milestone following a meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Waleed Al Khuraiji, at State House, Nairobi. The new consulate […]

Scarborough, ON – David Smith has officially taken office as the new Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Scarborough Centre. Smith was sworn in on Tuesday, March 19, marking a return to provincial politics for the longtime public servant and community advocate. “I am proud to be officially sworn in today as the Member of […]