Archive – Caribbean Life

Jamaican-born Captains Veniece Gayle and Paul Blake lead the NYPD’s 24th Precinct in Upper Manhattan, guiding one of the city’s busiest commands while honoring their Caribbean heritage during Black History Month.

Black History Month

Jamaican-born NYPD captains lead Manhattan Precinct, inspire a new generation

By Tracey Khan

Leader of the Brooklyn-based Jacqueline Hopkins Choir, Jacqueline Hopkins.

Black History Month

The Jacqueline Hopkins Choir headlines Black History Month celebration

By Nelson A. King

Crystal Hudson.

People

Women’s History is still being written: Hudson

By Nelson A. King

Sarita Nauth founded Islands of Influence to create space for Caribbean women to be recognized as founders, innovators and decision-makers within the beauty industry.

Business

Sarita Nauth creates space for Caribbean Women in Beauty with ‘Islands of Influence’

By Tracey Khan

The way Mayor Zohran Mamdani sees it, there seems to be only two ways for his administration to close the multi-billion-dollar budget gap by this June.

News

Mamdani, Hochul announce first four communities to receive free 2-K seats

By Nelson A. King

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AMNY

From Buffalo to Brooklyn: Over 50 Faith Leaders Support Auto Insurance Reform in New York

Cricket West Indies President, Dr. Kishore Shallow.

Sports

Kishore Shallow backs Shai Hope

By Devika Ragoonanan

Music

Sean Paul, Stalk Ashley ‘Ready for the Ride’

By Nelson A. King

New York State Attorney General, Letitia James, speaks during a news conference, to announce criminal justice reform in New York City, U.S., May 21, 2021.

James reminds New Yorkers of SNAP work requirements

By Nelson A. King

Hayley Matthews of West Indies bats during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 match between England and West Indies at Dubai International Stadium on Oct. 15, 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Sports

Sri Lanka Women topple Windies Women

By Devika Ragoonanan

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AMNY

New statewide poll: 86% of voters back Hochul plan to cut car insurance rates

Roosevelt Skerrit, the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica arrives to the Microsoft Theater for the opening ceremonies of the IX Summit of the Americas on June 08, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Dominica

Dominica sets deportee limit

By Bert Wilkinson

Artist Dred Lion and Samantha Thomas GTA Marketing Executive at a radio Interview.

Grenada

Grenada leverages T&T Carnival to strengthen cultural tourism

By Nelson A. King

City Council Speaker Julie Menin speaking

AMNY

Op-ed | The Speaker’s Corner: Protecting safety and preserving freedom

Dancehall Star Masicka set to embark on North America Tour.

Music

Masicka drops ‘Life of Sin’

By Nelson A. King

West Indies' Jason Holder bowling during the third Men's International Twenty20 match at the Utilita Bowl, Southampton on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

Sports

Knocked out

By Devika Ragoonanan

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Orange Bank & Trust Company hosts annual Bronx Women in Business Empowerment event

Flushing resident Hao Tung Chen was arrested by federal agents at his 26th Avenue home on Jan. 29 and spent a month on Rikers Island until he was extradited to Oklahoma on Feb. 28.

Flushing man accused of running criminal enterprise that flooded Oklahoma’s black market with $1.5 billion worth of medical marijuana

Crystal Hudson.

Women’s History is still being written: Hudson

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Ask the MTA | Which train leaves first, West 4th Street name origins and St. Patrick’s Day Parade service