Archive – Caribbean Life

Trombone Shorty (born Troy Andrews) performing at the Hollywood Bowl on Sept. 8, 2021.

Music

Trombone Shorty and his band collaborate for annual tour starting this week

By Milette Millington

Brooklyn Canarsie Lions and participants at the Second Annual Black History Month Celebration.

Black History Month

Brooklyn Canarsie Lions celebrate Black History Month

By Nelson A. King

Trinidad and Tobagos Minister for Foreign and CARICOM Affairs Amery Browne speaks during the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations headquarters in New York City on September 28, 2024.

Cuba

CARICOM seeking response to possible US visa revocation

By Bert Wilkinson

Barbados' Prime Minister, Mia Mottley.

Barbados

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Mayor Adams at podium

AMNY

Op-Ed | Meeting crisis with compassion: Helping migrants on the path to their American Dream

Legendary solo artist, Diana Ross performed with her first born, Rhonda Ross as they entertained a sold-out audience at Kings Theatre last Saturday with "Lean on Me,” a ballad penned in tribute to the Lifetime Grammy Achievement Award icon.

Music

Diana Ross wows a sold-out crowd at Kings Theatre

By Tangerine Clarke

Former Suriname president Desi Bouterse speaks during a news conference after the Court Martial of Suriname confirmed a 20-year jail sentence for his involvement in the murder of 15 people while he ruled in 1982 during his military government, in Paramaribo, Suriname, Aug. 31, 2021.

Suriname

Forty-five years since Surinamese coup

By Bert Wilkinson

Book cover of “Firstborn Girls: A Memoir” by Bernice L. McFadden.

Books

Never mind the sins of the fathers – this book is all about mothers and daughters

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Michael Blake to run for mayor.

Jamaica

Michael Blake, son of Jamaican immigrants, runs for NYC Mayor

By Nelson A. King

The Honourable Olivia Babsy Grange, CD, MP, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Jamaica.

Jamaica

Monument to Jamaica’s worst train disaster coming

By Vinette K. Pryce

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News

BP Antonio Reynoso’s Black History Month tradition returns with evening of rare African art, musical performances

By Tangerine Clarke

qns power women 2025

QNS

Queens’ most influential and iconic Power Women celebrated at the esteemed annual ceremony

How To Make Refreshing Passion Fruit Juice At Home recipe.

Caribbean recipes

How to make refreshing Passion Fruit Juice at home

By Chris De La Rosa

Anguilla

Anguillan opposition wins election

By Bert Wilkinson

Participants at the annual Legislative Scholarship Gala, an event aimed at raising funds for college students.

The 54th Annual Legislative Conference: A celebration of Diversity, Equity, and Empowerment

By Orlande Fleury

A photo of Wayne Noel as seen on the funeral program.

Grenada

Caribbean community bids farewell to ‘The Michael Jackson of Grenada’

By Nelson A. King

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AG deed theft

Queens duo indicted for stealing elderly neighbor’s home, forging will in $1.5M scam: AG

Shopping for groceries in Manhattan on March 4, 2025.

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Brooklyn police at scene where boy was exposed to fentanyl

Brooklyn boy, 4, fighting for life after parents allegedly exposed him to fentanyl at shelter: sources