News – Caribbean Life

Drumming Circle during a rousing tribute to the ancestors at the 30th Annual Tribute to Our Ancestors of the Middle Passage.

Brooklyn

Drummers needed to pay ‘Tribute to the Ancestors’

By Vinette K. Pryce

Residents walk along a street while fleeing their homes in Cite Soleil after rival gang clashes in Haiti's capital worsened over the weekend, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, May 11, 2026.

Dominica

Caribbean Round-Up: CARICOM, Dominica, Guyana, Haiti, and Jamaica

By Devika Ragoonanan

Bahamas Prime Minister Philip Edward Davis addresses the 79th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 27, 2024.

Bahamas

Governing party wins second term in Bahamas

By Bert Wilkinson

Natalio Wheatley, the premier of the British Virgin Islands.

British Virgin Islands

British Virgin Islands defends effort to outlaw same-sex marriage in new constitution

By Bert Wilkinson

Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers his 100 Days Address, a speech dedicated to outline the progress made on his core campaign promises since taking office, in Queens, New York City, U.S., April 12, 2026.

Immigrant advocacy group hails Mamdani’s proposed budget

By Nelson A. King

The Bank of Jamaica in Kingston.

Jamaica

Bank of Jamaica reports remittance increases in first two months of 2026

By Dawn Plummer

Rajasthan Royals' Shubham Dubey is bowled out by Gujarat Titans' Rashid Khan.

News

IPL action: Titans defeat Rajasthan Royals to win fourth straight match

By Devika Ragoonanan

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at a press conference in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, April 14, 2026.

Guyana

Leaders of Canada and Guyana emphasize ‘strong’ ties

By Nelson A. King

Democratic representatives protest on the floor of the Tennessee House of Representatives during a special session, opposing efforts by the state's Republican leadership in redistricting congressional election maps, in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S., May 7, 2026.

Politics

Rep. Clarke rips Tennessee’s ‘rigged’ congressional maps

By Nelson A. King

Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness gives his acceptance speech during the American Foundation for the University of the West Indies event on Friday, April 17, 2026.

Jamaica

Jamaica struggles to make progress in campaign to become a republic

By Bert Wilkinson

FILE PHOTO: Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali attends state funeral of Suriname’s former president Chan Santokhi

Guyana

Caribbean Round-up: The Bahamas’ rating increases, Guyana funds farmers, and Bank of Jamaica searches for new governor

By Devika Ragoonanan

Looking north from Fort Charlotte in St. Vincent.

St. Vincent joins other small islands in selling golden passports

By Bert Wilkinson

FILE PHOTO: 80th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York

Antigua

Antiguan cabinet swears to oath without reference to British monarchy

By Bert Wilkinson

Congressman Gabe Evans.

Guyana

Congressman urges US to address China’s growing influence in Guyana

By Bert Wilkinson

Josh Schneps and Vicki Schneps, owners of Schneps Media

AMNY

Schneps Media dominates New York state with record-setting win at New York Press Association Better Newspaper Contest

A retirement dedication to Caribbean Life's Michael Kevin Williams.

News

‘It was a nice run’: Caribbean Life editor Kevin Williams announces retirement

By Nelson A. King

More from Around NYC

IMG_2447_TIF

Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson and Tourism Council hosts 2026 Bronx Ball

june

Beat the summer heat with June races in Queens

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick departs following an interview with the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee as part of the panel's ongoing probe of late sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 6, 2026. (REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst)

Jericho’s Lutnick downplays Epstein ties in congressional testimony

Jalen Brunson OG Anunoby Knicks Cavaliers Game 1 ECF

Knicks overturn 22-point 4th-quarter hole, stun Cavaliers to take Game 1 of Eastern Conference Finals