Archive – Caribbean Life

Guyanese-born Esther Adams shared cherished memories of growing up in Guyana while enjoying the beautiful traditions of Christmas preparations.

Guyana

How Guyanese Christmas traditions shaped diaspora lives

By Tangerine Clarke

From left: DOC Officer McLeish, Officer Joseph-Pauline with k-9 Lenox, President of First Responders LC Dimple Willabus, Officer Guzman with K-9 Onix, Police-Clause, and Officer Stephen.

News

First Responders Lions partner with NYPD, DOC, and NYC’s youngest author for holiday cheers

By Nelson A. King

Workers at Piarco international Airport, Trinidad, load a Venezuelan military plane with food products on June 23, 2016, in the first airlift of goods to be taken to Sucre state, Venezuela, aimed at bringing relief to a critical food shortage in that country

Trinidad & Tobago

Drone barely misses airline over Trinidad

By Bert Wilkinson

Bernard S. Hoyes' 2019 acrylic and oil painting (size: 24 x 30 in), named “Caribbean Utterance.” This is one of the artworks featured in the auction presented by Calabar Gallery and the Caribbean Fine Art Fair (CAFA).

News

Local art galleries collaborate on Art Auction celebrating Caribbean artists

By Milette Millington

Kwanzaa Events in New York 2022

New York Family

13 Awesome Kwanzaa Events in New York City 2024

KINGSTON, JAMAICA WI - MARCH 30, 1992: Jamaican Prime Minister Michael Manley.

Belize

Jamaicans observe Michael Manley’s centenary

By Dawn Plummer

Caribbean Cabana is at 116-02 Jamaica Ave., Queens, New York 11418.

Business

Caribbean Cabana: A legacy of family, resilience, and love

By Tracey Khan

Trinidadian Marlene Ferguson, in the foreground, and Grenadian Natalie Wilson, display their finished product.

Christmas Paint Soiree at FSUMC

By Nelson A. King

Bronx-based reggae artist Rudy Ru$h.

Music

Reggae artist Rudy Ru$h earns Junior Reid’s endorsement

By Nelson A. King

Sherfane Rutherford of West Indies bats during the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup West Indies & USA 2024 match between West Indies and New Zealand at Brian Lara Cricket Academy on June 12, 2024 in Tarouba, Trinidad And Tobago.

Sports

Rutherford improves his ICC Player Rankings

By Devika Ragoonanan

Keith Rowley, Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister, speaks during a plenary session of the 9th Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, California, June 10, 2022.

Trinidad & Tobago

US, T&T agree to military deals

By Bert Wilkinson

Professor Simanique Moody of Brooklyn College lights the Mishumaa Saba Candles during a pre-Kwanzaa commemoration in partnership with Marine Park Alliance and Brooklyn College, last Saturday at Carmine Carro Community Center in Brooklyn.

News

Marine Park Alliance, Brooklyn College host pre-Kwanzaa festival with spirited drumming

By Tangerine Clarke

U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke attends as Brooklyn Paramount celebrates its grand opening with an official ribbon cutting at Brooklyn Paramount on March 27, 2024, in New York City.

Jamaica

U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke is the new Congressional Black Caucus Leader

By Dawn Plummer

Book cover of “In Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World.”

Books

The Legacy of Slavery Around the World, Past and Present

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Alkaline prepares for his Caribbean tour.

Music

Alkaline, New Era Productions to host New Rules Festival

By Nelson A. King

Amir Jangoo of Jamaica Tallawahs hits 6 during the 2022 Hero Caribbean Premier League - The 6IXTY Men's match 6 between Jamaica Tallawahs and Barbados Royals at Warner Park Sporting Complex on August 26, 2022 in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Sports

Historic Series Sweep

By Devika Ragoonanan

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