Jamaica News – Caribbean Life

Sen. Roxaane Persaud, left, displays Guyana flag, flanked by Betty Dyal, Anthony Rhone and Karen Wharton.

Barbados

Canarsie bursts with Caribbean pride at epic Heritage Month celebration

By Nelson A. King

Reggae artist Tarrus Riley.

Music

Tarrus Riley to salute Jimmy Riley and Cocoa Tea at Reggae Sumfest 2025

By Nelson A. King

Mia Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados, speaks onstage at The New York Times Climate Forward Summit 2023 at The Times Center on Sept.21, 2023 in New York City.

Barbados

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Fashion designer Anna-Lisa Guthrie was recently honored with the Prime Minister’s Youth Award for Excellence in Arts and Culture. The award is one of Jamaica’s highest recognitions for young creatives.

Fashion

Jamaican designer goes global after dressing Dancehall royalty

By Tracey Khan

Former Prime Minister of The Bahamas Perry Christie.

Haiti

CARICOM seeks views of Haiti before regional summit in Jamaica

By Bert Wilkinson

Jamaican Kavelle O. Christie, founder and CEO of Orion 360 Health, LLC.

Health

Marquis Who’s Who honors Jamaican health strategist Kavelle Christie

By Dawn Plummer

Jamaican native Grace Karen Henry, who runs Warriors for Christ Youth Summer Camp with her sister Arlene Henry, in Glen Drive, Kingston, Jamaica.

Acts of Kindness

Leading with love: Jamaican native hosts Christian Camp for Children

By Milette Millington

Mia Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados, speaks onstage at The New York Times Climate Forward Summit 2023 at The Times Center on Sept.21, 2023 in New York City.

Barbados

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Lawman Lynch.

People

Jamaican Lawman Lynch vies to replace Darlene Mealy in Council District 41 in Brooklyn

By Nelson A. King

Retired sprinter Usain Bolt.

Sports

Jamaica names Bolt Global Ambassador

By Devika Ragoonanan

Reggae Sumfest boss Joe Bogdanovich.

Music

R&B singer Toni Braxton to headline Reggae Sumfest 2025

By Nelson A. King

Senator Delano Seiveright, Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Jamaica.

Tourism

Jamaica’s tourism reshapes operations in its industry

By Dawn Plummer

A masquerader proudly displays a Jamaican flag at the 2025 Carnival in Kingston, Jamaica.

Carnival

Jamaica Carnival shatters records

By Nelson A. King

St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew.

Antigua

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Vybz Kartel during The Official Welcome Back Concert - Backstage at Nassau Coliseum in New York City, New York, United States.

Music

Trinidad government moves to curb Vybz Kartel’s public influence

By Bert Wilkinson

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Alphonso Browne delivers a national statement during the high level segment on day three of the UNFCCC COP29 Climate Conference at Baku Stadium on Nov. 13, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Antigua

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

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