Archive – Caribbean Life

Israeli hostage Yair Yaakov

AMNY

Bring them home: Presenting the stories of the Oct. 7 hostages

Candidate for NYC Comptroller Jenifer Rajkumar addressing supporters, some holding placards, during a kickoff campaign on Nov. 21 at the Palace in Woodside.

Politics

Jenifer Rajkumar begins campaign for comptroller

By Tangerine Clarke

Kimbesha Campbell stands proudly at one of her outdoor events, serving from her food truck.

Guyana

From Berbice to Georgia: Kimbesha Campbell’s journey to bring Guyanese cuisine to the South

By Tracey Khan

Danielle Fairbairn-Bland, whose family roots are in the Caribbean country of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

St Vincent

Local woman spreads kindness: Delivering essential resources to the vulnerable

By Milette Millington

Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Keith Rowley (R) takes part in a meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in the Jefferson Room of the State Department in Washington, DC on Jan. 29, 2024.

Trinidad & Tobago

Rowley: Trinidad and Tobago will not devalue currency

By Bert Wilkinson

In front pew: Cecille "Peggy" White's daughter Candance Blair, left, and first son, Jason, second from left, with mourners.

Barbados

Last respects for courageous Barbadian breast cancer victim Cecille White

By Nelson A. King

Rahkeem Cornwall of Barbados Royals ready to bowl during the Men's 2024 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League match 18 between Barbados Royals and Saint Kitts and Nevis Patriots at Kensington Oval on Sept.17, 2024 in Bridgetown, Barbados.

Sports

Scorpions secure playoff spot

By Devika Ragoonanan

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the third session of the G20 Leaders' Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Nov.19, 2024

Caribbean

Modi meets CARICOM leaders

By Bert Wilkinson

Volunteers, NYPD Officers from(70th Precinct, with, pictured center, Council Member Farah N. Louis, Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, and her Chief of Staff Tyesha Allen.

News

Bichotte Hermelyn distributes nearly 1,000 turkeys to constituents, 25 community-based organizations

By Nelson A. King

(L-R) Mike Tyson and Jake Paul fight during LIVE On Netflix: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium on Nov.15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.

Sports

Paul beats boxing legend Tyson

By Devika Ragoonanan

Originally from humble beginnings in Guyana, Rampersaud has built a successful career through hard work and determination.

Guyana

Entrepreneur Jennifer Rampersad: From humble beginnings to financial empowerment pioneer

By Tracey Khan

Mayor Eric Adams speaks at the Billie Holiday Theatre in Restoration Plaza on July 28, 2022 in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn borough in New York City

Adams elevates drought level to warning

By Nelson A. King

West Indies batsman Kraig Brathwaite hits out during day one of the 3rd Test Match between England and West Indies at Edgbaston on July 26, 2024 in Birmingham, England.

Sports

Windies Test Squad named for Bangladesh Series

By Devika Ragoonanan

Dwight Yorke arrives at BBC Sports Personality Awards on Dec. 19, 2010 in Birmingham, England.

Sports

Dwight Yorke takes charge of T&T Soca Warriors

By Devika Ragoonanan

Congestion pricing traffic on Manhattan street

AMNY

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West Indies v England – 3rd T20I

Sports

England T20 victory

By Devika Ragoonanan

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