By Tony Deyal When my colleague Kam told me about Meta, I thought he was talking about one of the fancy women he hanged on to and spent lots of time with. As I told him, “Listen man, I know you’re into Meta types of women, but I prefer ‘ladies’ of substance and class, so […]
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Maduro warns of US oil-driven military threats as Venezuela’s PDVSA turns to cryptocurrencies to keep revenue flowing under sanctions. By Andreína Chávez Alava CARACAS, (venezuelanalysis.com) – Venezuela’s oil production remains on a stable trend, according to the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), as the country faces continued US sanctions and heightened pressure amid a […]
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By Governor Albert Bryan Jr. In the Virgin Islands, we are no strangers to challenging times. We have faced storms, recessions, energy shortages, setbacks, and a global pandemic that could have broken our spirit. Instead, we turned them into steppingstones to a more resilient future. Today, we face another test of courage—not from the wind […]
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TAIPEI, Taiwan, (TaiwanToday) – A workshop on building resilient democracies by discussing the role of media literacy in defending the information space was held Sept. 9-11 in Taipei City under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework, according to the ministry of foreign affairs. Organized by the MOFA, Taipei-based Radio Taiwan International and Australian, Canadian, Japanese […]
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SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Cuba – (ACN) The municipality of San Luis in the eastern province of Santiago de Cuba has among its priorities achieving self-sufficiency, in order to achieve a level of independence and guarantee the availability and stable access to food for the population. Therefore, the international collaboration project “Support for Food Sovereignty and […]
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SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Cuba – (ACN) The municipality of San Luis in the eastern province of Santiago de Cuba has among its priorities achieving self-sufficiency, in order to achieve a level of independence and guarantee the availability and stable access to food for the population. Therefore, the international collaboration project “Support for Food Sovereignty and […]
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TAIPEI, Taiwan, (TaiwanToday) – A workshop on building resilient democracies by discussing the role of media literacy in defending the information space was held Sept. 9-11 in Taipei City under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework, according to the ministry of foreign affairs. Organized by the MOFA, Taipei-based Radio Taiwan International and Australian, Canadian, Japanese […]
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CAF presented its 2025 Economy and Development Report in the Dominican Republic, which highlights the need to strengthen the capacities of local governments to close territorial gaps and better respond to citizen demands. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – The 2025 Economic and Development Report highlights that the Dominican Republic is a country with a low level of decentralization, similar […]
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CAF presented its 2025 Economy and Development Report in the Dominican Republic, which highlights the need to strengthen the capacities of local governments to close territorial gaps and better respond to citizen demands. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – The 2025 Economic and Development Report highlights that the Dominican Republic is a country with a low level of decentralization, similar […]
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By Donique Weston KINGSTON, Jamaica, (DPI) – Entrepreneurs engaged in manufacturing, health, agriculture, and the creative industries now have access to up to $30 million in collateral-free financing through the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) ORBIT Loan Programme. Managing director, Dr David Lowe, says the $2-billion financing product, launched this week, was developed in collaboration […]
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Yard Mas Carnival has officially announced Anna-Lisa Guthrie as its creative director for the 2026 carnival season.
The announcement comes ahead of the official band launch set for late November 2025, which the company says “promises to reveal a new era of design depth, inclusivity and artistry for the Yard Mas brand”.
In a statement, Yard Mas described Guthrie as a multidisciplinary creative celebrated for her innovative approach to costume design and storytelling through art.
Guthrie has already made a name for herself on social media showcasing her design skills in building outfits from different materials that have gone viral across multiple platforms.
Managing Director Andrew Bellamy expressed confidence in the band’s choice.
“Yard Mas has always prided itself in empowering Jamaicans, especially those who excel within our local creative industry. Anna-Lisa’s rise in the design world has been impressive, consistent and remarkable. I’ve worked with her in the past when she just entered the carnival design space," he said.
Bellamy continued, "Undoubtedly, Anna’s work has gone viral multiple times both locally and internationally, mainly because of her innovation that connects deeply and resonates with people and our culture; similarly to how Yard Mas connects with our masqueraders. We are proud and confident that her creative direction will guide and ‘wow’ our 2026 theme, and without a doubt, her personal designs will also excite and satisfy masqueraders”.
Already in full creation mode, Guthrie shared, “Art has always been my language — it’s how I translate emotion, culture and identity into visual form. What Yard Mas has built in such a short time is nothing short of extraordinary — a community connected by creativity, culture, pride and vibes. I designed for the band for the first time this year, but I’ve worked with the members in various capacities in the past, and I can’t wait for the ‘yardies’ to see what our slate of designers have created for 2026!”
Public Relations Director Dania Beckford revealed that the 2026 theme will be released in short order with a hybrid launch that epitomises Caribbean art and design translated into mas.
