Voice of the Caribbean Podcasts: Recent Episodes
Voice of the Caribbean
These podcasts are some of the radio shows produced and aired on Voice of the Caribbean Radio. Voice of the Caribbean (VOC Radio) is a Caribbean radio station designed exclusively for Caribbean listeners in the Diaspora and around the region who desire to stay in tuned to all things Caribbean. We specialize in news and current affairs, sports and entertainment. We provide original programs and programs produced by our partners around the region. VOC Radio is owned and operated by Palm Branch Media, a media production and consulting company based in St. Kitts and Nevis.
In this edition, we speak to Kittitian broadcaster Vernon Springer who recently won an award for his work on radio in Antigua and Barbuda. SKN Newsline also won the same award in another category: Best Regional Media. Also in this edition, we talk agriculture with specialists in the industry from St Kitts and Nevis.
Deal Mania Christmas Event, happening on December 10, 2023, in St. Maarten promises to be a groundbreaking opportunity for vendors and crafters from across the Caribbean. We spoke to one of the organisers Ameera Groeneveldt of INM TV+ and INM TV Media who provided all the details about the event.
In this episode, we discuss the importance of forgiveness. Our panelists share personal stories of forgiveness and how difficult and challenging it was to do so.
In this episode, we commence the discussion of the topic of the importance of kindness.
In this episode, we discuss how we can allow God to use us to fulfill his purpose for our lives.
In this episode, we discuss CARICOM at 50 and we hear about an opportunity for Caribbean people to be trained as pilots in Canada.
We present the backstory to the African migrant tragedy, in an interview with the News Director of ABS TV in Antigua and Barbuda Garfield Burford.
In this edition, we share the interview with the Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) in the program known as Conversation with the Governor. We speak on matters pertaining to the economy of St. Kitts and Nevis.
We speak to an official from the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and Industry in New York (CACCI) and a Caribbean entrepreneur who has food security as her passion.
Political analyst Peter Wickham, assesses the performance of the Labour Party administration within the first 100 days, the future of the opposition parties, and a look ahead at the Nevis local elections.
We speak to Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew in the second interview with SKN Newsline, since he assumed office.
On this episode, we provide extensive coverage of the IMF Annual Meetings in Washington DC, with a focus on St. Kitts and Nevis and the wider Caribbean.
Development economist Peter Adriens, joins us on the show to talk about the St. Kitts and Nevis economy and what he believes should be done by the new administration to improve our current conditions.
In this episode, we hear Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew in an interview with Freedom FM speaking providing updates since he has been elected.
In this episode, we share our exclusive interview with Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew, his first interview post election. We also do a post election analysis from political analyst Hartley Henry courtesy of WPG 10 in Grenada.
Financial experts Telojo Onu and Justin Frazier speak on the importance of financial literacy.
We engage in a stimulating discussion on the COVID 19 border measures, CBI and the health mandate during this election.
Political pollster Peter Wickham comments on the political situation in St. Kitts and Nevis, while offering his views the prospects of each of the parties contesting the upcoming snap Federal elections.
Political pollster Peter Wickham comments on the political situation in St. Kitts and Nevis, while offering his views the prospects of each of the parties contesting the upcoming snap Federal elections. We also hear excerpts from the opening of the Hybrid Conference of the Integirty Commissions of the Commonwealth Caribbean held in St. Kitts and Nevis last month.
We hear from political analyst Peter Wickham on the state of Team Unity after the PAM Convention of 2022 and the subsequent response from the prime minister.
US-based St. Lucian gospel star Emrand Henry took some time this week to talk on a number of issues including the lessons he has learnt from the COVID-19 pandemic and the work he has been doing of late. Plus, we have new music from American actor Kel Mitchell (best known for Good Burger on Nickelodeon) and Minister Taf.
In this episode we examine the statement by Tourism Minister Lindsay Grant on the ongoing issue involving him and the police and the political implications.
Tourism Minister Lindsay Grant was caught in the midst of an altercation with police officers outside of a nightspot in Bird Rock in January. The incident was filmed and made viral on social media. We explore that incident and the potential impact on Mr. Grant's career.
In this show, we look at the impact of Covid-19 on the entertainment and cruise tourism sectors of the economy. We speak to entertainer Maurice EK Flanders who tells us how the COVID measures have negatively impacted his business.
The use of Bitcoin Cash is growing rapidly in St. Kitts and Nevis. Why is this? we spoke to a hotelier who accepts it widely at his hotel in Frigate Bay.
After weeks of discussing the Labour Party leadership race, the results are in: Dr. Terrance Drew is the new leader of the Labour Party, the first in almost 40 years. We hear from Dr. Drew himself as well as commentary from Dwyer Astaphan, former government minister and political commentator Peter Wickham.
We continue the discussion on the Labour Party leadership race by getting the views of various political commentators in a panel discussion first aired on SKN Newsline.
We recap the year 2021 with fellow journalists Glen Bart of SKN Newsline and Devonne Cornelius of WINN FM.
We speak to political commentators on the lead up to the St. Kitts and Nevis Labour Party leadership race.
In this episode, we discuss the COVID-19 vaccine debate. We spoke to Curtis Crooke, a longtime employee of TDC who was dismissed reportedly because he refused to accept the COVID-19 vaccine. Also, we hear from US University professor Dr. Garson about his view on vaccine hesitancy.
Head of Marketing at the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Chris Watson, gave us some updates and very important information on this season's CPL tournament at the Warner Park in St. Kitts.
In this episode we look at the legality of persons losing their jobs because they refuse to take the COVID-19 vaccine. We speak to attorney Chesley Hamilton. We also share with you an interview with President of the Chamber of Industry and Commerce Giselle Matthews on ways the government can reopen the cruise tourism sector.
We speak to former government minister, now social commentator Dwyer Astaphan about the need to diversify the economy in light of COVID-19 and why he supported the Labour Party ahead of the St. Kitts and Nevis elections.
We talk politics in today's edition of Let's Talk St. Kitts and Nevis as we look at the latest political developments in St. Kitts and Nevis, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana and Jamaica. Our guest is political analyst Peter Wickham.
In this episode we discuss the impact of COVID-19 on re-opening of our borders and what the authorities should do when catering to tourists in a COVID environment. We also speak to Sound Engineer Azem Bailey on the impact of the pandemic on the entertainment sector.
The pandemic shown up the inabilities of St. Kitts and Nevis and the wider Caribbean as it relates the digital economy? And we hear from journalist and commentator Jerry George of St. Vincent and the Grenadines on his views of the LIAT situation.
Prime Minister Gaston Browne speaks about the impending demise of LIAT and what should happen next. We also hear from former Chief Medical Officer Dr. Patrick Martin on why St. Kitts and Nevis no longer need a state of emergency as it relates to COVID-19.
What is the COVID-19 situation in countries across the Caribbean? This show gets feedback from Antigua and Barbuda, St. Maarten and St. Kitts and Nevis.
In this episode we discuss racial inequality in the US and how this impacts the Caribbean. Our guest is African American motivational speaker and life coach Dr. Will Moreland.
Political pollster and analyst Peter Wickham joins us to review the St. Kitts and Nevis elections 2020.
Election for St. Kitts and Nevis has been called for June 5. This episode provides stories on politics in St. Kitts and Nevis as the nation readies for election.
We present highlights of the highly successful REAL Virtual Party featuring performance from several artists from the Caribbean.
On this edition we speak to former Chief Medical Officer Dr. Patrick Martin on COVID-19 response recommendations. We get an update on COVID-19 Response in Jamaica and Guyana and we speak to a journalist for an update on the election recount in Guyana.
Enjoy some great music of various genres including soca, dancehall, hip hop and reggae.
We continue our comprehensive coverage of COVID-19 in the Caribbean with a look at Antigua and Barbuda and we hear from a Corona Virus survivor in New York.
Oneil Richards speak about his success as an artists and his new single Graduation Gown.
Should St. Kitts and Nevis call elections now with COVID-19 restrictions? Political analyst Peter Wickham talks about this and more in this edition of Let's Talk St. Kitts and Nevis.
We continued talks on COVID-19. We speak to former coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Carl Herbert on what he would recommend to improve the national response to the Pandemic. Former government minister Dwyer Astaphan also offers his analysis on the COVID-19 response.
On this edition, we get perspectives of various persons from St. Kitts and Nevis, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago and St. Vincent and the Grenadines on how each country is responding to the fight against COVID-19.
Gospel artistes, radio announcers and producers encourage persons as the world faces the Coronavirus Pandemic.
Political pollster Peter Wickham talks with host Andre Huie on politics in the Caribbean including St. Kitts and Nevis. Hear his views on the two main political leaders contesting the elections and a look at politics in Guyana, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Jamaica.
After the Christmas and Carnival break, Premier League football returns. Hear preview of the upcoming matches.
This is the official weekly radio show of the SKNFA Premier League Football in St. Kitts and Nevis. We provide a preview of all 12 teams in the 2019-2020 season.
Let's Talk St. Kitts and Nevis looks back at the year 2019 in Caribbean current affairs. The reduction of crime in St. Kitts and Nevis, the Dominica elections and economic progress in Jamaica were the main stories we looked at.
Investigative journalism in the Caribbean and the launch of the Caribbean Investigative Journalism Network (CIJN -
the region’s first non-profit investigative news website), is the main topic on this edition of Let's Talk St. Kitts and Nevis. Host Andre Huie speaks to Ms. Kiran Maharaj, Co-Founder of CIJN to talk about the network and the state of journalism in the Caribbean.
The Dominica election is the main discussion point for this edition of Let's Talk St. Kitts and Nevis. We hear analysis on the outcome of the election and where Dominica goes from here, especially in the aftermath of a violent lead up to the elections.
A company that transforms lives while giving you the opportunity to be financially independent. That was the focal point of this edition of Let’s Talk St. Kitts and Nevis. We spoke to two entrepreneurs Justin Frazier aka J-Rock and Nick Frazier about their efforts to have a global impact on communities and countries around the world.
The political thermometer is heating up in St. Kitts and Nevis as general election looms. We discuss all things politics with political analyst Peter Wickham as he speaks extensively about the overseas voters and the state of affairs of St. Kitts and Nevis politics.
The Caribbean Court of Justice, shady lawyers and free law clinic are some of the topics discussed on the latest edition of Let’s Talk St. Kitts and Nevis with Attorney Talibah Byron, as she speaks about Law Week which begins on November 16. Click to listen on demand.
With the raging debate on the cost of crime in St. Kitts and Nevis and whether criminals are being paid to keep the peace, we speak to Dr. Clive Dottin, an activist against crime and violence in Trinidad and Tobago, to shed light on the causes of crime in his home country and by extension the rest of the Caribbean. We also get his views on whether criminals should be paid to keep the peace.
What is the state of sports development in St. Kitts and Nevis and what can be done to help improve sports in the Federation? We spoke to Vernon Springer who discussed this issue at length .
Young Kitittian businessman Janeel Boon is hosting his first leadership conference LEES (the Leadership Empowerment and Educational Source) on September 16, 2019. On this edition, he speaks about the conference and the importance of networking.
Are gospel artists today compromising their message in the name of being relevant? Hear what Jamaican Gospel artist Oneil Campbell had to say on the issue including what motivates him to sing gospel music. Plus hear music from 1k Phew, Bizzle and Di Anointed Vale and more. Are gospel artists today compromising their message in the name of being relevant? Hear what Jamaican Gospel artist Oneil Campbell had to say on the issue including what motivates him to sing gospel music. Plus hear music from 1k Phew, Bizzle and Di Anointed Vale and more.
It's new music week on The JIFE Music Show. On this episode we feature new music from Nigel Lopez, Di Anointed Vale and Soné among others. Plus, we feature some of the best interviews we had on the show since the start of 2019.
Trinidad and Tobago Gospel Soca Legend Jadee speaks with us about his journey from a secular artists to becoming one of the legendary Soca Gospel artists today. Hear his views on whether or not gospel artists should have their music featured on secular radio stations and the challenges he faced in the early days of his gospel career. Plus we have another new track from DJ Nicholas and a single from new female Christian Hip Hop artist signed to God Over Money Records.
In this vibrant discussion, Sound engineer Azem Bailey and media intern Dalkeith James both reviewed the St. Kitts Music Festival 2019. We even spoke about the controversy surrounding the comments by Farmer Nappy regarding not being able to use a band at the St. Kitts Music Festival.
The Basseterre High School, the Alki David Saga and the missing elements of the Cannabis legislation are focal points on this edition of Let’s Talk St. Kitts and Nevis. We speak to former government minister Dwyer Astaphan on these salient points .
What does a pretty face girl has any business doing Dancehall gospel? That has been the experience of Kary Diamond, our artist of the week on The JIFE Music Show. Hear her tell her story in this episode, plus hear music from Bizzle, 1K Phew, Samuel Medas and more.
Michael Raymond from Trinidad and Tobago speaks to us about his music career and where he is heading. Plus, we start the show with three songs of different genres but the same title: Act Like You Know."
Eddy Prowell, a longtime Venezuelan resident provides an in depth look at what is happening on the ground in crisis-hit Venezuela. He speaks to our host Andre Huie.
New York gospel artist Jay Jay speaks to host Andre Huie on his fledgling music career and why he decided to move from being just a producer to a gospel artist. Plus hear new music from Hip Hop artist Bizzle in response to the secular track Devil's Work from Joyner Lucas and other artists.
We interview Ras Sankofa, who recently won a court case against the government which allows him to use marijuana as a religious rite in the privacy of his home. This is in light of the tabling of the Cannabis Bill in the St. Kitts and Nevis.
In light of International Press Freedom Day on May 3 and a report from Reporters without Borders on the state of journalism in the Caribbean, we delved into that issue with two experienced journalists. Host Andre Huie spoke to Garfield Burford of ABS TV and Radio in Antigua and Barbuda and Clive Bacchus of WINN FM in St. Kitts.
This is a special edition of The JIFE Music Show showcasing interviews from the 2019 Antigua and Barbuda Gospel Music and Media Awards (AGBMA) on the red carpet.
Dr. Patrick Martin, former Chief Medical Officer speaks to Andre Huie on the state of the food industry and why it is important for St. Kitts and Nevis and other Caribbean countries to increase local production of wholesome foods.
We get further updates on the 2019 Antigua and Barbuda Gospel Music Awards plus music from The Cross Movement, DJ Nicholas, Samuel Medas and more.
Now with his own record label and production company Di Anointed Vale talks about life after being on the JIFE Music Record label and his plans for his upcoming sophomore album The Collab. Plus we feature some Dancehall and reggae gospel from RB Records in Jamaica and a brand new reggae track from St. Lucian gospel artist Emrand Henry.
We speak to Yahson Tafari, local agriculturalist on the challenges of agriculture and how the Kittitian Hill model in merging agriculture and tourism should be adopted nationally.
Veteran media personality from St. Vincent and the Grenadines Jerry George speak about the recent saga involving Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. He also provided his candid view on Dr. Harris' response to the allegations of nepotism, what is happening in Venezuela and how this impacts the Caribbean and even touches a bit on LIAT.
Azem Bailey, a sound engineer and musician speaks about the state of the entertainment and creative industry in St. Kitts and Nevis. Is it being taken seriously? What are some of the challenges and what must be done to help improve the state of the industry? Hear more in this enlightening conversation with Mr. Bailey.
In this episode we speak to Cricket Operations Manager for the Leeward Islands Cricket Board Vernon Springer who speaks about the recent election of Richard Skerritt as President of Cricket West Indies and what this means for the future of the sport in the Caribbean.
Will the recent ruling in the diplomatic passport case involving opposition leader Dr. Denzil Douglas have an impact politically? Andre Huie interviews political pollster Peter Wickham to find out, on this edition of Let's Talk St. Kitts and Nevis.
The political and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela takes center stage on this episode. Our guest is Garfield Burford, a journalist with ABS TV in Antigua. He was one of a few Caribbean journalists, including our host Andre Huie who visited Venezuela to get a view of what is happening on the ground as the country endures an economic, political and humanitarian crisis.
We talk African history in this episode in light of Black History Month February 2019. Our guest is Pan Africanist Ras Kalonji who speaks about the importance of persons of African heritage knowing their history. He also delves into the intricacies of reparations.
In this our first episode of Let's Talk St. Kitts and Nevis, we speak to policeman Officer Lauston Percival as he comments on the state of crime and violence in St. Kitts and Nevis.