Archive – Caribbean Life

Valcia Williams's son, Nicholas Charles, holds a plaque, and daughter, Noelani Charles, holds a certificate. Valcia Williams is in a white usher dress; her mother, Catherine Williams, is left. They are flanked by members of the UWF Special Recognition Committee. UWF President Marlene Ferguson is at right.

Religion

United Women in Faith honors Vincentian Valcia Williams with ‘Mother of the Year’ award

By Nelson A. King

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

New Jersey Congresswoman LaMonica McIver speaks at the Progressive Democratic Political Association during the Women Celebrating Women 2026 Sapphire Awards on May 3.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn’s PDPA honors NJ Rep. LaMonica McIver with ‘Woman of Courage Award’

By Nelson A. King

Dr. Sharon McLennon-Wier (left), who is blind, and Mike Schweinsberg (right). McLennon-Weir is the executive director of the Center for the Independence of the Disabled, New York (CIDNY), and Schweinsberg is the director of the 504 Democratic Club. They are two of the participants in the disability forum held on April 28.

Books

Local forum discusses future of citywide agency for the disabled

By Milette Millington

Amanda St. Louis, the owner of La’Mode BK in Crown Heights.

Food

Caribbean-owned restaurant marks three-year milestone in Crown Heights

By Nelson A. King

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

Jamaica

Masicka ‘run tings’: Jamaican dancehall heavyweight delivers three standout releases

By Nelson A. King

Konshens, left, with Kemar Highcon.

Music

Konshens drops ‘Pool Party 2.0’ album

By Nelson A. King

Violinist, composer and educator Jessie Montgomery.

Music

Award-winning female violinist mentoring students through new musical residency

By Milette Millington

Estadio Nemesio Diez, Toluca, Mexico - May 6, 2026 General view of fireworks as players line up before the match.

Sports

Mexico to host 2026 CONCACAF U-20 championship

By Devika Ragoonanan

Lucknow Super Giants' Josh Inglis in action at Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India - May 10, 2026.

Sports

Pooran, Marsh, and Pant power Lucknow Super Giants to IPL win, ending 6-game skid

By Devika Ragoonanan

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

“The progress of the West Indies Women’s game is a testament to the vision and determination of those trailblazers,” Cricket West Indies president Kishore Shallow said.

Sports

Windies women’s cricket celebrates 50 years since historic first 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

Stevie Wonder speaks on the stage at the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award tribute gala at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, U.S., April 18, 2026.

Dance

BAM slates golden three-day tribute to Stevie Wonder

By Vinette K. Pryce

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Brooklyn’s PDPA honors NJ Rep. LaMonica McIver with ‘Woman of Courage Award’

The crowd watches in awe during the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza on July 4, 2025.

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