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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 […]

Hoima, Uganda  – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, alongside First Lady Janet Museveni, inspected ongoing construction work at Hoima Stadium on Tuesday evening, reaffirming the government’s commitment to delivering key infrastructure projects ahead of Uganda’s hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Initially, plans were set for the development of Akii-Bua Stadium in Lira […]

Roseau, Dominica — Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit welcomed the Italian Ambassador to the Commonwealth of Dominica, His Excellency Fabrizio Nicoletti, during a courtesy call this week, highlighting the strengthening of diplomatic ties between the two nations. In a statement shared on social media, Prime Minister Skerrit said the discussions “reaffirmed our shared commitment to addressing climate […]

Nairobi, Kenya – In a significant development for Kenya’s positioning as a regional economic hub, the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have announced plans to base their Regional Vice Presidents for Eastern and Southern Africa in Nairobi. This move underscores Kenya’s growing influence in the region and is expected to bolster its […]

Harare, Zimbabwe – Zimbabwe took another step in its efforts to resolve its longstanding debt issues as President Emmerson Mnangagwa hosted former Mozambican President Joaquim Chissano and African Development Bank (AfDB) President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina at State House on Wednesday. The discussions focused on Zimbabwe’s Arrears Clearance and Debt Resolution Process, a key initiative aimed […]