News – Caribbean Life

Jamaica Consul General to New York Alsion Roach Wilson.

Jamaica

Jamaica Consulate General NY announces funeral for CG Alsion Roach-Wilson

By Nelson A. King

New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Jamaica

James joins growing calls for TPS for Jamaicans

By Nelson A. King

Incredible Smoked Jerk Turkey recipe.

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Incredible Smoked Jerk Turkey

By Chris De La Rosa

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QNS

BP Richards launches donation drive benefiting families impacted by Hurricane Melissa on island of Jamaica

Kente Cones

Brooklyn Paper

How Kente Cones blends African ingredients and ancestral stories in East New York

The roof of El Greko kitchen in Montego Bay, Jamaica destroyed during the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

Jamaica

Surviving Melissa: How ChatGPT helped us weather Jamaica’s Category 5 fury

By Gardy Charles

Haitian Bridge Alliance Executive Director Guerline Jozef.

Guyana

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke addresses a town hall meeting at George Wingate High School Auditorium in Brooklyn on Jun. 16, 2025.

Jamaica

Clarke leads letter urging Trump to grant TPS for Jamaica

By Nelson A. King

Staff members and CEO Navin Shivpal during the new Flatbush Avenue branch opening, marking a milestone moment for the agency as it continues to expand across multiple states.

News

Cottage Home Care Services grows beyond New York, centering culture in home care

By Tracey Khan

Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate, Lieutenant Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, gestures alongside members of her family during her election night watch party, after her opponent, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger, won Virginia's election, in Leesburg, Virginia, U.S., Nov. 4, 2025.

Jamaica

Jamaican, Republican, Lieutenant loses bid for Governor of Virginia

By Vinette K. Pryce

Jamaica Consul General to New York Alsion Roach Wilson.

Jamaica

Jamaicans mourn the death of Consul General of Jamaica

By Dawn Plummer

The Praise & Worship Team gets the spirit of the Lord flowing, as pastor, the Rev. Roger Jackson, joins from the pulpit.

News

FSUMC celebrates 136th Anniversary in grand style

By Nelson A. King

Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, addresses the general debate of the General Assembly's 80th session on Sept. 26, 2025.

News

Fear and flight: Venezuelans prepare to leave Trinidad amid deportation drive

By Bert Wilkinson

Women hold belongings as they cross a flooded area after heavy rains brought by Hurricane Melissa caused deadly flooding, in Petit Goave, Haiti October 31, 2025.

Bahamas

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Dr. Nicole Grimes, founder and CEO of Carib Biz Network (CBN), leads a mission to empower Caribbean entrepreneurs and creatives through education, networking, and celebration across the diaspora.

News

Carib Biz Network builds community, expands reach with bold year of events

By Tracey Khan

Murad Awawdeh, NYIC’s executive director

Jamaica

NYIC urges Trump to grant TPS for Jamaica

By Nelson A. King

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