NEW YORK, USA – The United Nations has finalised the revised estimates for its 2026 proposed programme budget, outlining more than $500 million in reductions, while also introducing the first measures of the UN80 Initiative – a wider effort to make the Organisation more effective and resilient as it marks its 80th anniversary. The revised […]
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Demographic change and digital innovation shape Asia-Pacific’s health agenda
Issued by the 15th High-Level Meeting on Health and the Economy SEOUL, Republic of Korea – With populations aging and digital technologies reshaping healthcare, Asia-Pacific health ministers gathered in Seoul for the 15th APEC high-level meeting on health and the economy, underscoring the critical role of health systems in driving economic resilience and productivity and […]
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Thirsty and starving, Gazans face ‘inhumane’ evacuation; UNICEF
GAZA CITY, GAZA – As bombs continue to fall on Gaza City as part of Israel’s intensifying military operation, families with starving children are being pushed southwards from one “hellscape” to another, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Tuesday. The development followed reports that the Israeli military has stepped up its ground offensive in Gaza […]
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Italy needs higher productivity and more people working
IMF Country Focus Italy’s economy has remained relatively resilient despite global economic uncertainty, and its public finances turned out better than expected last year, recording a primary surplus of 0.4 percent of GDP. Nonetheless, trade tensions have added to risks, not least because Italy is a large exporting economy. Longer-term growth in the European Union’s […]
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UAN SUMMIT to be held in St Kitts – Nevis
By Caribbean News Global USA / ST KITTS – The United Ancient Indigenous Enlightened Nations (UAN), an Intergovernmental Organisation representing over 160 Indigenous Member Nations and communities worldwide, will host a fully free UAN SUMMIT in St Kitts and Nevis, October 1- November 1, 2025. “Founded to elevate Indigenous voices globally, it operates under a […]
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LONDON, England – British fighter jets will fly air defence missions over Poland to counter aerial threats from Russia, including drones, as part of NATO’s Eastern Sentry mission, “Royal Air Force Typhoons will join allied forces, including from Denmark, France, and Germany, to bolster NATO’s defence and deterrence along its eastern flank,” the ministry of […]
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GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Four Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states — Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St Vincent and the Grenadines — are on track to implement full Free Movement among themselves from 1 October this year. By implementing the full free movement regime, these four countries have agreed to grant their nationals the right to enter, […]
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Caribbean Development Bank endorses MDBs Comparison Report 2025
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank) is pleased to be part of the first-ever Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) Comparison Report 2025, a landmark publication that reaffirms the financial resilience, innovation, and global development impact of MDBs. Produced jointly by 15 leading MDBs and coordinated by the Council of Europe Development Bank […]
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IMA Grenada approves AML/CFT policy
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada – The Investment Migration Agency of Grenada (IMA Grenada) has formally approved and adopted its Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) Policy and Procedure, aligning with European Union requirements and other leading international standards. This milestone underscores IMA Grenada’s commitment to preserving the integrity of Grenada’s Citizenship by […]
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Ministry of health charts path for a healthier, safer virgin islands
TORTOLA, BVI – The ministry of health and social development has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing health, social protection, justice, and environmental sustainability as it presented its 2025 progress report and strategic outlook for 2026. The update was delivered by Vincent O. Wheatley, minister for health and social development, and permanent secretary Tasha K. Bertie, […]
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VP Records will host a meet and greet with members of the Alpha School of Music Band on Saturday, October 11, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
The free event takes place at the VP Records Retail Store, located at 170-21 Jamaica Avenue in Queens, NY.
Alpha School of Music offers Jamaica’s only tertiary programme focused on ensemble performance. Its Associate Degree in Music Performance combines practical training in accompaniment, solo work, and audio technology to prepare students for work in live and studio settings.
Visitors to the VP Records event will have the opportunity to meet band members Zuri Aiko Gordon (violin, vocals), Jesse Kerr (drums), Joel Wallace (bass), Leon Channer (drums), and Adrian Robinson (piano), along with members of Alpha’s teaching staff.
The group represents the next generation of Jamaican musicians emerging from the school that produced The Skatalites, Johnny Osbourne, Yellowman, and Cedric Brooks. Their visit continues Alpha’s mission to connect classroom training with real-world performance and community engagement.
A 7-inch vinyl of the band’s release The Single Sections will be available for purchase at the event. The record features two Jamaican instrumentals, Eastern Standard Time and Rukumbine, performed by the Alpha ensemble, and has been repressed in a run of 25 copies with new sleeves.
The group is in New York to perform at the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) Hummingbird Gala, held Friday, October 10, at The Plaza Hotel. The event honours individuals advancing Jamaican culture and development, with this year’s honorees including Jason Henzell and Joseph “Joe” Bogdanovich.
