Archive – Caribbean Life

Governor Kathy Hochul unveils Liberty Landing, a transformative project to convert the state-owned 100,000 square-foot former Bayview Correctional Facility in Manhattan into affordable housing for low-income residents and supportive housing for formerly incarcerated individuals reentering the community. The proposed project, a joint venture between Camber Property Group and Osborne Association, would invest over $108 million in West Chelsea and provide 124 permanently affordable housing units and on-site supportive services.

Health

Hochul sounds alarm over GOP Budget’s impact on NY healthcare

By Nelson A. King

President Chan Santokhi of Suriname speaks during the high level sessions at day 9 as part of the 'COP16:Peace With Nature' at Valle Del Pacífico Event Center on Oct. 29, 2024 in Cali, Colombia.

Suriname

Suriname votes Sunday

By Bert Wilkinson

BP Antonio Reynoso addresses a gathering at Borough Hall on Sept. 27.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Borough President Reynoso joins deed theft fight

By Nelson A. King

From left District Leader Josue Pierre (AD 42), former Governor and NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo, Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair and Assemblymember (AD 42) Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, and City Council Member Farah N. Louis.

News

Cuomo celebrates Haitian Flag Day at street festival in Brooklyn

By Nelson A. King

Cricket West Indies President, Dr. Kishore Shallow.

Sports

CWI demands fair Olympic pathway for Caribbean nations

By Devika Ragoonanan

West Indies v England – First Test

Sports

Chase appointed new Windies Test captain, Warrican to serve as deputy

By Devika Ragoonanan

Members of Kes The Band.

Music

Soca Superstar Kes the Band set to headline Toronto’s iconic Budweiser Stage

By Nelson A. King

Party crowd takes in Problem Child's mesmerizing performances during the launch of Vincy Mas.

St Vincent

Massive Vincy Mas 2025 launch in Brooklyn

By Nelson A. King

Erian Jang, Belize assistant coach and teacher, sixth from left, with James Cordice, fifth from left, coordinator of Belizean and Vincentian athletes at the Penn Relays; Kylla Herbert, coordinator of Team St. Kitts and Nevis; and Belizean athletes at reception at the Calabash Restaurant and Lounge in Philadelphia in April 2025.

Belize

Resilient and driven, Belize athletes earn praise at Penn Relays

By Nelson A. King

Pope Leo XIV blesses the faithful during his inaugural Mass in Saint Peter’s Square, at the Vatican, May 18, 2025.

News

Cardinal Dolan hails inauguration of Pope Leo XIV as a moment of ‘hope and promise’

By Tracey Khan

A masquerader proudly displays a Jamaican flag at the 2025 Carnival in Kingston, Jamaica.

Jamaica

Jamaica Carnival shatters records

By Nelson A. King

Summertime Pineapple Strawberry Juice recipe.

Caribbean recipes

Summertime Pineapple Strawberry Juice

By Chris De La Rosa

Trinidadian scholar Dr. Daniela Fifi.

Books

Groundbreaking book on Caribbean Museums takes Dr. Daniela Fifi on international tour

By Nelson A. King

St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew.

Antigua

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

The majestic Parliament Building that houses the National Assembly of Guyana in the capital city of Georgetown, is festooned with national flags, and colorful lighting to mark the May 26 Independence Day.

Guyana

Flag Days to mark Guyana’s 59th Independence with ceremonies in NYC and Newark

By Tangerine Clarke

Mayor Eric Adams criticizes Cuomo campaign

AMNY

Op-Ed | Opening doors to opportunity

More from Around NYC

At its annual gala and fundraiser, elected officials and the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance honored veterans Thursday who dedicated themselves to preserving the park's Memorial Grove which honors local soldiers who have died in battle.

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance honors local veterans at annual gala and fundraiser ahead of Memorial Day

Roller Hockey

Middle Village Roller Hockey League finishes off Mites season with tight playoff games

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

NYC Mayor’s Race: Rivals pounce on reported Trump DOJ probe into front-runner Cuomo

Knicks street signs

Mayor Adams co-names NYC streets after Knicks players for Eastern Conference Finals