Archive – Caribbean Life

Abena Amory entertained patrons last month at the St. Vincent and the Grenadines' 45th Gala Independence Anniversary Luncheon at Russo's on the Bay in Howard Beach, Queens.

Music

Brooklyn singer Abena Amory ‘destined to accomplish great things’

By Nelson A. King

Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell delivers a national statement during the high level segment on day three of the UNFCCC COP29 Climate Conference at Baku Stadium on Nov. 13, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The COP29, which is running from November 11 through 22, is bringing together stakeholders, including international heads of state and other leaders, scientists, environmentalists, indigenous peoples representatives, activists and others to discuss and agree on the implementation of global measures towards mitigating the effects of climate change. According to the United Nations, countries made no progress over the last year in reducing global emissions from the burning of fossil fuels.

Antigua

Caribbean leaders point to unstable weather at COP 29

By Bert Wilkinson

baker

QNS

From $19 to Six Figures: Rosedale baker turns pandemic setback into flourishing cake business

Rev Henry Fury accepts an award from Pastor Peter, CRE, for 25 years as Moderator of Session. Elder Judy Selman, Clerk of Session, is also present.

Movies

Kingslawn United Presbyterian Church honors outstanding four during 87th anniversary celebrations

By Nelson A. King

Tiffani Sahai, owner of Trini Street Food (second from left) with her team.

Trinidad & Tobago

A taste of Trinidad in Long Island: How Tiffani Sahai’s Food Truck is filling a Caribbean flavor gap

By Tracey Khan

Dickon Mitchell, Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Physical Development, Public Utilities, Civil Aviation and Transportation and Minister for National Security, Home Affairs, Public Administration, Information and Disaster Management of Grenada, addresses the general debate of the General Assembly's 78th session.

Grenada

Grenada steps up preparation for oil exploration

By Bert Wilkinson

addox K. Murphy, a high school senior at BASIS Independent Upper School in Brooklyn.

People

High school student makes a difference through dedication to serving others

By Milette Millington

Mayor Eric Adams was at a roundtable with representatives from the Guyanese community at City Hall.

Caribbean American Healthcare Awards

Guyanese community activist James Richmond claims Round Table with Adams ‘a missed opportunity’

By Nelson A. King

FILE PHOTO: New York State Attorney General, Letitia James, announces a lawsuit by the state of New York against e-cigarette maker Juul Labs Inc in New York City

News

Consumer Alert: James warns of health insurance scams

By Nelson A. King

Kirk McKenzie of the West Indies during day three of the 2nd Test Match between England and the West Indies at Trent Bridge on July 21, 2024 in Nottingham, England.

Sports

Jamaica Scorpions keep WI Academy winless

By Devika Ragoonanan

A fire burns at Prospect Park, New York City, New York, U.S., November 8, 2024, in this picture obtained from social media.

Adams bans grilling in parks amid elevated fire risk, historic drought

By Nelson A. King

Hempstead Village Trustee Noah Burroughs with James A. Garner, former Mayor of the Village of Hempstead.

Politics

Former NFL Star Noah Burroughs champions change in Hempstead, running for 18th District Assembly

By Tracey Khan

Grenada

Severe flooding in Grenada

By Bert Wilkinson

12-year-old Jazmin Headley (center) officially opens the Jazmin Headley Corner inside the Victoria Jubilee Hospital (VJH) staff daycare in Kingston. Dr. Natalie Whylie, CEO of Kingston Public Hospital and VJH, and Dr. Garth McDonald, Senior Medical Officer at VJH, are looking on.

Jamaica

12-year-old Jamaican-Canadian singer, actress Jazmin Headley donates toys, books to Jamaican hospital

By Nelson A. King

Donisha Predegrast’s Tribute to Rita Marley in The Garden That Rita Grew.”

Jamaica

Rita Marley’s Legacy

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican-born artiste Kereena Beckford.

People

Jamaican-born artiste, manager Kereena Beckford earns MSc in Entertainment Business

By Nelson A. King

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