Archive – Caribbean Life

Book cover of "Groundbreaking Magic" by Martha Blanding with Tim O'Day.

Books

It’s a small world after all, and change made it so

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Veterans Day parade along Fifth Ave. Circa 1980. Deceased SSG. James Cantwell is at right.

News

Veterans next in line for a day’s salute with ‘Thanks For Service’

By Vinette K. Pryce

Amanda Fludd, LCSW-R, a licensed psychotherapist and social worker.

Trinidad & Tobago

Caribbean native uplifts community through dedication to emotional well-being

By Milette Millington

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke.

Politics

Caribbean-American nationals urge vote for Kamala Harris

By Nelson A. King

Giyana’s consulate staff at Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mandir on Liberty Avenue in Queens, during an Oct. 19 outreach. From left, Indranie Persaud, Donna Christophe, Vanessa Ward, Kwesi Smith, Nacifa Watson, Akilah Huntley-Olius, (Diaspora Unit Head) Joe Yussuff, Naraine Lutchman, Jeff McNaughton, (second row) Consul General Michael E. Brotherson, Leanna Paul, Karen Persaud, Daby Sukhandan, and Fazia Khusial.

Guyana

Georgetown to utilize NY diasporans’ skills

By Tangerine Clarke

Israeli hostage Gadi Moses

AMNY

Bring them home: Presenting the stories of the Oct. 7 hostages

Sunday School children perform while Assistant Superintendent Joycelyn King, far right, sitting, guides them.

News

FSUMC celebrates grand 135th Anniversary

By Nelson A. King

Jamaica's Minister of Finance and the Public Service Nigel Clarke addresses the audience during a news conference on the alleged fraudulent activities of Kingston-based Stocks and Securities Ltd (SSL), in Kingston, Jamaica January 23, 2023.

Barbados

Last sitting for Jamaican minister as he heads to IMF senior post

By Bert Wilkinson

Turquoise Haskin Esq. candidate for Civil Court Judge, Kings County, Brooklyn, being presented with a Certificate of Appreciation from the organizer Saghir Khan at the WHRUSA 2024 2nd Convention and Cultural Show at Queens Palace in Woodside on Oct. 19.

News

World Human Rights USA Inc. hosts second convention with awards and cultural presentation

By Tangerine Clarke

Close-up of red cricket ball and bat sitting on grass

Sports

Windies offer 14 women central contracts

By Devika Ragoonanan

Designer Constance Bernard and a young model showcase a standout piece on the runway.

Fashion

Brooklyn’s creative edge on display: Local designers dazzle at Brooklyn Made Fashion Show

By Tracey Khan

Rihanna attends her immersive beauty event in honor of Fenty Beauty's newest product launch, Soft'lit Naturally Luminous Longwear Foundation at 7th Street Studios on April 26, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Barbados

Rihanna launches beauty care products in Barbados

By Bert Wilkinson

Wesley Millington, fourth from left, receives an award, flanked by COSAGO President Crispin Friday and his wife, Ancilla, to Millington's right; SVG Consul General to the United States Rondy McIntosh and his wife, Semone, to Millington's left; and O'Brien Simmons, left.

Outstanding two receive SVG Independence Anniversary honors in N.Y.

By Nelson A. King

Baked Chicken With Potatoes recipe.

Caribbean recipes

Baked Chicken With Potatoes

By Chris De La Rosa

Dylan Carter of Trinidad and Tobago reacts after winning the Men's 50m Freestyle Final during day one of the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2024 Shanghai stop at Oriental Sports Center on Oct.18, 2024 in Shanghai, China.

Sports

Carter fails to make 50m butterfly final

By Devika Ragoonanan

West Indies' Evin Lewis looks to the sky as he celebrates after West Indies won the third one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Sri Lanka and West Indies at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Oct. 26, 2024.

Sports

Windies victory

By Devika Ragoonanan

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