Archive – Caribbean Life

Screenshot of moderator Vann R. Newkirk II, with panelists Dr. Robert Bullard, Ph.D., Jacqueline Patterson, and Kendra Pierre-Louis in conversation at the Brooklyn Public Library's Center for Brooklyn History (BPL-CBH) on June 4.

The long-term effects of environmental injustice on climate change

By Milette Millington

Mia Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados, speaks onstage at The New York Times Climate Forward Summit 2023 at The Times Center on Sept.21, 2023 in New York City.

Barbados

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr. Ralph E. Gonsalves.

Dominica

St. Vincent PM accuses China of election interference to reinstate Golden Passport scheme

By Bert Wilkinson

Tamarind Sauce for Doubles & Pholourie recipe.

Caribbean recipes

Tamarind Sauce for Doubles & Pholourie

By Chris De La Rosa

Fashion designer Anna-Lisa Guthrie was recently honored with the Prime Minister’s Youth Award for Excellence in Arts and Culture. The award is one of Jamaica’s highest recognitions for young creatives.

Jamaica

Jamaican designer goes global after dressing Dancehall royalty

By Tracey Khan

Mayor Eric Adams

AMNY

Op-Ed | The best budget ever gets even better: Making New York City more affordable for working-class New Yorkers

The awardee for the Winnie Mandela Humanitarian Award is expected to be announced on July 1, 2025 during International Reggae Day.

Music

One Love: One Voice: One Day: themes IRD 2025

By Vinette K. Pryce

Book cover of Madame Queen by Mary Kay McBray.

Books

Uncovering the history of a secretive crime boss is a great surprise for readers

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Nailah Blackman, fourth from left, receives award from New York State Caribbean-American Delegation: From left , Assembly Member Latrice Walker, Assembly Member Chantel Jackson, Senator Siela Bynoe (with proclamation), Assembly Member Jaime Williams, Assembly Member Monique Chandler-Waterman and Senator Roxanne Persaud.

Music

Caribbean-American Delegation, NYS Black Legislative Task Force honor Soca star Nailah Blackman

By Nelson A. King

From left, Patrick Victor, proprietor of Mr. P's Homemade Ice Cream shop, NYC Councilmember Rita Joseph,District 40, and a supporter in front of the 1397 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn colorful facade on Juneteenth, June 19, where scores of free scoops were shared in the Little Caribbean community.

Trinidad & Tobago

Mr. P’s Homemade Ice Cream, made with love, honors Juneteenth with free scoops

By Tangerine Clarke

Dancers entertained the large crowd at the 2024 Folk Festival at the Old Boys High School grounds, at 746 Rutland Rd., Brooklyn.

Guyana

Guyana Cultural Association NY marks 25th Anniversary with Summer–Fall cultural series

By Tangerine Clarke

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, center, leads Juneteenth Celebration in the Bronx.

Bronx

Gibson hosts Juneteenth ceremony honoring freedom, resilience, and liberation

By Nelson A. King

Former Prime Minister of The Bahamas Perry Christie.

Haiti

CARICOM seeks views of Haiti before regional summit in Jamaica

By Bert Wilkinson

From left, Natasha Persaud, Nalini Kublall, and Navita Sainchand pose outside Knockout Styles, a longtime Queens boutique they officially took over in March 2025. The three women, all of Guyanese descent, once shopped at the store as teenagers.

News

From Shoppers to owners: Three Guyanese women now run Queens fashion landmark, Knockout Styles

By Tracey Khan

Yvonne Peters makes grand entrance at her retirement party.

St Vincent

Pageant founder Yvonne Peters retires from Transit, reflects on remarkable journey

By Nelson A. King

New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Laurie Cumbo gives remarks.

Louis hosts 5th Annual Central Brooklyn Juneteenth and Teen Expo

By Nelson A. King

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california man

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man in suit standing in front of American flag next to bar chart on screen above

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