Archive – Caribbean Life

Community Board 9 Chairperson Sherry Algredo (left) presented Dr. Veronica Wiltshire (center) with an Award for her outstanding work in medicine and community service, as Dhanpaul Narine looks on, at a May 2 Honoring Hometown Heroes presentation by the Queens Book Fair.

Books

Queens Book Fair honors hometown heroes at Queens Library

By Tangerine Clarke

The last members of Kenya’s multinational force board a plane after the contingent helped train and assist Haitian police to restore stability in Port-au-Prince, Haiti April 27, 2026.

Barbados

Caribbean Round-up: Death penalty in Barbados, Haiti’s security, and tourism in Guyana

By Devika Ragoonanan

Britain's King Charles arrives in Sandys Parish, Bermuda, May 1, 2026.

Bermuda

King Charles exposed to cruel slave artefacts in Bermuda

By Bert Wilkinson

Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Gaston Browne addresses the “Summit of the Future” in the General Assembly hall at United Nations headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 23, 2024.

Antigua

Trump administration, OAS congratulate Antigua and Barbuda’s prime minister on re-election

By Nelson A. King

New SVG Consul General to the Untied States Roland "Patel" Matthews addresses "Meet and Greet" at St. Paul's Church in the Village of Flatbush.

New Consul: Partnership crucial to elevate SVG culture

By Nelson A. King

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Alphonso Browne delivers a national statement during the high level segment on day three of the UNFCCC COP29 Climate Conference at Baku Stadium on Nov. 13, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Antigua

Antigua labor party wins again – decimates opposition

By Bert Wilkinson

The New York State Senate approved New York State Senator Zellnor Myrie's legislation that would enable Haitian Creole speakers eligible for language assistance.

Politics

New York Senate passes legislation on Haitian Creole voter protections

By Nelson A. King

Family members from left, sitting, nephew Linden Levi, Son Jermone Serrao, Mrs. Eulah Evelyn Levi-Marque, Consulate staffers, Nacifa Watson, and Fazia Khusial, a family friend, and standing, Daughter-in-law, Judy Boyce-Serrao.

Guyana

A century of life: Eula Marques credits church and childhood

By Tangerine Clarke

Stasha Harris with students during a hands-on training session at Magic Fingers Institute in Queens.

Business

Inside Stasha Harris’ Magic Fingers Institute: Turning students into entrepreneurs

By Tracey Khan

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, left, presented a Proclamation to Rapper and Civic Leader Moses Shyne Barrow, alongside Public Advocate Jumaane Williams at East Flatbush Young Men’s Mentorship Expo on Saturday, April 25.

News

Antonio Reynoso honors Shyne with Key to Brooklyn

By Tangerine Clarke

State Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr.

Arts & Entertainment

Addabbo hosts Mother’s Day concert with Harmony 4 All

By Nelson A. King

Reggae artist Beenie Man performs at the Reggae Sumfest 2014 in Montego Bay, July 19, 2014.

Music

Beenie Man to headline Best of Best Music Festival

By Nelson A. King

Disability advocate Latavia Sturdivant, who lives in Yonkers, NY.

News

Airlines damaging wheelchairs: A systemic issue for the Disability Community

By Milette Millington

U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke addresses congregation at Fenimore Street United Methodist Church in Brooklyn on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

Clarke laments ‘trying times’ in America’s history

By Nelson A. King

From left, Detective Fadi Mansour, SVG Consul General Roland "Patel" Matthews, SVG Consul (Foreign Investment) Bernadette Ambrose, and Detective Maria Raheel.

SVG Consulate General strengthens engagement with NYPD

By Nelson A. King

Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez takes the salute by the Honor Guard following her arrival at the Maurice Bishop International Airport in Grenada.

Barbados

Tensions flare again

By Bert Wilkinson

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