Archive – Caribbean Life

Jamaican-born youth leader Andre A. Samuels.

People

Jamaican coach pushes churches to welcome and uplift young people

By Nelson A. King

Davis showcases a spread of Trinidadian favorites, including callaloo at the Queens of Food and Beverage scene event in Brooklyn.

Business

A Taste of Trinidad on Long Island: Trini Bites brings Caribbean flavor to the suburbs

By Tracey Khan

An illustration of a Real ID card.

News

DMV urges procrastinators to get Real ID

By Vinette K. Pryce

Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Phillip Davis.

Bahamas

Musk’s SpaceX landings paused in Bahamas

By Bert Wilkinson

New York City Mayor Eric Adams arrives for Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch’s “State of the NYPD” address on January 30, 2025 in New York City. The Justice Department is reportedly in talks to drop its corruption case against Mayor Adams. Adams is schedule to stand trial on federal corruption charges on April 21, 2025.

News

Adams blasts City Council lawsuit opposing ICE Office on Rikers as ‘baseless’

By Nelson A. King

City Council Speaker Adams speaks about the right-to-shelter law City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams.

News

End Maternal Mortality: Black Maternal Health Week renews call to action

By Nelson A. King

Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Phillip Davis.

Bahamas

Bahamas grapples with tourist assault cases linked to jet ski operators

By Bert Wilkinson

Guyana

Guyana Cultural Association Awards nomination closes on May 31

By Tangerine Clarke

Guyanese President Irfaan Ali (left) with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Guyana.

Guyana

Guyana, China clash over Venezuelan border claim

By Bert Wilkinson

Jamaican-American Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph.

Jamaica

Jamaican-American star Sheryl Lee Ralph earns well-deserved place on Hollywood Walk of Fame

By Tangerine Clarke

Delicious Curry Corn recipe.

Caribbean recipes

Delicious Curry Corn

By Chris De La Rosa

City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams.

City Council sues Adams for allowing ICE to operate office on Rikers Island

By Nelson A. King

Grammy-winning producer, engineer and composer, J-Vibe.

Music

Spark Up’ with Collie Buddz, Busy Signal and J-Vibe: Summer’s ultimate reggae anthem

By Nelson A. King

From left, Blare Stoddart (TJB Philly); honoree Karlene Largie; Irwine G. Clare, Snr. OD (TJB); and honoree Sandra Brunson, Second Round Foundation.

News

Team Jamaica Bickle receives $15k from Second Round Foundation

By Nelson A. King

Barbados Minister of Transport and Works Santia Bradshaw.

Barbados

Barbados has largest fleet of electric buses in region says gov’t

By Bert Wilkinson

New York Attorney General Letitia James.

National

James stands with law firms unlawfully targeted by Trump

By Nelson A. King

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Bronx residents, leaders mourn death of Pope Francis

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Cyclist fatally struck by FDNY truck in Middle Village: NYPD

New Hyde Park Board of Trustees stand together in village hall.

New Hyde Park approves budget, swears in new trustee

Jeff McNeil injury Mets spring training

Mets’ center field solution uncertain with multiple options, Jose Siri out 8-10 weeks