Archive – Caribbean Life

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News

Brooklyn native Denis Weekes shows kindness to his community through love of cooking

By Milette Millington

Jamaican-American storyteller and distinguished media professional Sharon Gordon launched her first book, "Sherribaby. " Narrated as a thought-provoking and captivating work of fiction, it takes readers on an emotional journey of resilience, identity, and self-discovery while weaving together themes of love, loss, and the triumph of the human spirit.

Books

Jamaican born storyteller Sharon Gordon launches book tour in Brooklyn for novel ‘Sherribaby’

By Tangerine Clarke

Barbershop – Go Back To Africa

Movies

FLC, AFF partner for New York African Film Festival

By Nelson A. King

Mourners hold candles during a candlelight vigil in Brooklyn on Monday night, honoring 11-year-old Adrianna Younge, whose death in Guyana has sparked global calls for justice. (Photo by Tracey Khan)

News

‘We will not be silenced’: Candlelight vigil in Brooklyn honors Adrianna Younge as global calls for justice grow

By Tracey Khan

Then Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamala Persad-Bissessar gestures towards media representatives during a welcome ceremonial at The Presidential Palace in New Delhi on Jan. 6, 2012.

Politics

Voters dump PNM in T&T elections. Persad-Bissessar returns after 10 years in opposition

By Bert Wilkinson

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News

Volunteers participate in Brooklyn’s largest day of service

By Nelson A. King

Indian Premier League – IPL – Mumbai Indians v Lucknow Super Giants

Sports

Mumbai Produced Massive Win Against Hyderbad

By Devika Ragoonanan

Haitian Bridge Alliance Executive Director Guerline Jozef

News

Haitian Bridge Alliance mourns the passing of Pope Francis

By Nelson A. King

Group pic (l-r) Shadae Joseph Johnson (YGB Administrative Assistant), Queen Ifrica, Gregory Clarke, Owner, Miami Fitness Jamaica (2017 YGB Honoree) (1)

News

Ras Clem rubbishes concerns about Queen Ifrica’s legal woes ahead of NYC performance

By Nelson A. King

Etienne Charles

Arts & Entertainment

Renowned Trinidadian jazz trumpeter Etienne Charles to headline Dominica’s Jazz ‘n Creole Festival on Sunday

By Nelson A. King

Mayor Eric Adams speaks at City Hall

AMNY

Op-Ed | Destroying guns, protecting our city

CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Natalie Barnett.

Antigua

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Brooklyn Arts Ambassador Colm Dillane of KidSuper.

Brooklyn Borough Prez names Colm Dillane of KidSuper as inaugural ‘Brooklyn Arts Ambassador’

By Nelson A. King

Eleven-year-old Guyanese school girl Adrianna Younge who was found dead in a pool at the Double Day Hotel in Guyana.

News

Child killed in bizarre religious ritual at a Guyana hotel

By Bert Wilkinson

Books

Vinik Ernest launches ‘Palmtree’ Magazine, a bold celebration of Caribbean women and culture

By Tracey Khan

Mother’s Day Books for Kids by various authors.

Books

Celebrate Mom and Grandma with a book!

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

More from Around NYC

subway

Bronx ambulance drives off after striking assault victim in the middle of Mott Haven street

callahead

FDNY investigates blaze at CALLAHEAD portable toilet headquarters in Broad Channel

protestors at Barnard College

Uncovered! Hochul and lawmakers agree on public mask restrictions in new budget deal

MTA police with a dog inside terminal

Ruff on the rails: MTA police celebrate K-9 graduation at Grand Central Terminal