News – Caribbean Life

Jamaica's Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Marlene Malahoo-Forte.

Jamaica

No time for poll

By Bert Wilkinson

Caribbean immigrants, advocates rally in Albany for immigration legal services and infrastructure funding.

Caribbean immigration advocates, lawmakers rally for $165M for legal services

By Nelson A. King

New York State Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte-Hermelyn.

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Bichotte Hermelyn endorses Cuomo for NYC Mayor

By Nelson A. King

Haitian Bridge Alliance Executive Director Guerline Jozef.

Haiti

Caribbean TPS holders challenge Trump’s cancellation of humanitarian relief

By Nelson A. King

Two pretty young dancers go through their paces on stage during a cultural presentation at the intersection at 133 St, and Liberty Avenue, before the kickoff of the 37th Phagwah Parade on Sunday, March 23, 2025 in Richmond Hill,

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Richmond Hill welcomes spring with a colorful Phagwah festival

By Tangerine Clarke

Renowned Jamaican comedian and entertainer Oliver Samuels (left) with Dominic Christopher, the Jamaican-born president of the Brooklyn-based Caribbean American Restaurant Association (CARA), at the launch of the inaugural National Caribbean American Restaurant Week in June 2021 at Suede Restaurant in East Flatbush, Brooklyn.

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Oliver Samuels to be crowned ‘Caribbean King of Comedy’ on Sunday

By Nelson A. King

Rev. Al Sharpton

News

Progressives call for Strategic National Action Network

By Vinette K. Pryce

Murad Awawdeh, NYIC’s executive director

Immigrant advocates condemn court ruling against voting rights for Caribbean immigrants

By Nelson A. King

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives to meet with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock at the 61st Munich Security Conference on February 15, 2025 in Munich, Germany. International defence and security leaders from around the world are gathering for the Feb. 14-16 conference.

Caribbean

CARICOM to hold emergency meeting ahead of Rubio’s visit

By Bert Wilkinson

Guyana

Social media infuencer faces deportation to Guyana

By Bert Wilkinson

Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Stuart Young.

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New Trinidadian Prime Minister Stuart Young adjusts cabinet

By Bert Wilkinson

Elveda Dorce and Zayveon Kimble, co-owners of Kravings Kafe, opened their café as a legacy for their children and a way to offer a unique dining experience in Brooklyn.

Haiti

Black, Haitian-owned café serves fresh, preservative-free treats in Brooklyn

By Tracey Khan

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke

Haiti

Clarke calls for TPS return for Haiti

By Nelson A. King

Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Phillip Davis.

Bahamas

Bahamas denies forced Cuban labor

By Bert Wilkinson

Wendy M. Regisford, owner of Auntie Wendy's Food Catering, Inc.

Acts of Kindness

Trinidadian woman provides fresh meals to those in need

By Milette Millington

Permanent representative of Guyana to the UN, Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, (second from left), Dr. Vindhya Persaud, minister of Human Services and Social Security, and other delegates.

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Vindhya Persaud leads Guyana’s delegation to UN 69th Commission on The Status of Women

By Tangerine Clarke

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A ghost gun seized during an investigation in NYC.

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