Archive – Caribbean Life

West Indies coach Daren Sammy ahead of the 5th T20 International between the West Indies and England at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium on Nov. 17, 2024 in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia.

Sports

Sammy defends Reifer amid calls for his sacking

By Devika Ragoonanan

General John D. Caine, 22nd Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff by the U.S. Department of Defense.

Guyana

America’s top general heads to T&T as fears of war with Venezuela loom

By Bert Wilkinson

Beres Hammond performs at Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park on Aug. 18, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Jamaica

Entertainment teams step up with urgent aid for hurricane-hit Jamaica

By Nelson A. King

Prof. Martin Felix delivers the featured address at the 136th Anniversary Celebration at Fenimore Street United Methodist Church.

Grenada

Grenadian academic, community activist underscores ‘Unity in Diversity’

By Nelson A. King

New Zealand's Kyle Jamieson in action against South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan on March 5, 2025.

Sports

Complete Whitewash

By Devika Ragoonanan

Governor Kathy Hochul announced the opening of a new state-funded 21-bed inpatient psychiatric facility to serve youth at the New York City Children’s Center campus in the Bronx on Nov. 24, 2025.

Bronx

Hochul announces 1,000 psychiatric beds opened since taking office

By Nelson A. King

Dutch King Willem-Alexander.

Suriname

At 50, Suriname looks to prosperity powered by oil

By Bert Wilkinson

From left, Council Member Rita Joseph, PS 135 Superintendent Celeste Terry, Principal of PS 135 Mrs. Mcrae, front, Assembly Member Monique Chandler-Waterman, Busta Rhymes, Dr. Meda Leacock, and others helping the Blessings Don't Stop singer distribute turkeys on Nov.22, 2025 at PS 135.

Brooklyn

Busta Rhymes, community leaders deliver big Thanksgiving giveback

By Tangerine Clarke

André Holland and Kate Mara in a scene from “The Dutchman.”

Movies

33rd Annual African Diaspora International Film Festival kicks off Saturday

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican reggae icon Jimmy Cliff during a performance in 2012.

Jamaica

Reggae lovers pay glowing tributes to legendary Jimmy Cliff

By Nelson A. King

Braata Folk Singers huddle for "Banana" during the 3rd Caribbean Heritage, Juneteenth Festival in June at Seaview Park in Canarsie, Brooklyn.

Hurricane Relief

Braata supports relief

By Nelson A. King

Mayor Eric Adams speaking at podium

AMNY

Op-Ed | More police officers, housing support, and elder care: New investments to make our city safer and more affordable

Kraigg Brathwaite of West Indies in action during day 3 of the 1st test match between West Indies and South Africa at Queens Park Oval on Aug. 09, 2024 in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

Sports

Rain has final say in Super50 Cup Opener

By Devika Ragoonanan

Sports

South Africa eyes future Olympic bid

By Devika Ragoonanan

Dylan Carter of Team Trinidad and Tobago looks on after competing in the Men's 50m Butterfly Heat 5 on day ten of the Doha 2024 World Aquatics Championships at Aspire Dome on Feb. 11, 2024 in Doha, Qatar.

Sports

Richards, Carter, Paul among six awarded Olympic Scholarships

By Devika Ragoonanan

Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley speaks onstage during Global Citizen NOW: Health and Climate Financing Sessions - The Urgent Need for Action at Guastavino's on Sept. 25, 2024 in New York City.

Barbados

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

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