Archive – Caribbean Life

Guyana’s “historic and epic” Diamond Jubilee Independence Parade and Unity Concert in Brooklyn on Sunday, June 7, 2026.

Guyana

Thousands attend Guyana’s Diamond Jubilee Independence celebration in Brooklyn

By Nelson A. King

Reggae songstress Alaine returns with "Love Again," a soulful and uplifting ballad produced by Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley.

Music

Ghetto Youths International launches ‘No Better Riddim’

By Nelson A. King

Desmond V. Morris.

Prominent Vincentian soccer coach authors ‘150+ Soccer Skills Playbook’

By Nelson A. King

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau.

News

US and Dominican Republic sign nuclear cooperation MOU

By Nelson A. King

Saint Lucia's prime minister, Philip Pierre right), responded to Ireland's decision to ban visa-free travel for locals.

St Lucia

St. Lucia’s prime minister calls for Caribbean to unite after Ireland revokes visa free travel

By Bert Wilkinson

ReelAbilities Film Festival co-founder Isaac Zablocki.

Movies

Annual film festival highlights international life stories on disability

By Milette Millington

OCA Admin Judges and the Brooklyn DA Hon. Norman St. George; Hon. Anne Marie Jolly; Hon. Joseph Zayas Hon. Sylvia Hinds-Radix (ret'd); Hon. Edwina Richardson; Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez; Rudyard Whyte (Chair of CALA Board); and Hon. Adam Silvera.

AMNY

Caribbean American Lawyers Association celebrates justice and service at annual gala

NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan is among the H+H locations on the Human Rights Campaign's list of 2026 LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leaders.

Health

HRC recognizes NYC Health + Hospitals as LGBTQ healthcare equality leader

By Nelson A. King

Abbigale Loncke-Watson, founder and president of the WeLead Association, has spent nearly a decade creating opportunities for women entrepreneurs and leaders across Guyana through mentorship, training, and advocacy initiatives.

Guyana

As Guyana booms, Abbigale Loncke-Watson wants women to have a seat at the table

By Tracey Khan

The Organization of American States (OAS) headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 17, 2026.

Major row at Organization of American States as US exerts pressure

By Bert Wilkinson

The legendary Tony Award-winning actress and three-time Grammy nominee Melba Moore wows patrons at a Pre-Father’s Day Jazz & Cocktails celebration at the American Legion Hall in Canarsie, Brooklyn.

Brooklyn

Legendary Melba Moore wows VINCI Pre-Father’s Day Jazz and Cocktails event

By Nelson A. King

Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute presents 15 Well-Being Concerts.

Music

Carnegie Hall announces 2026–2027 ‘Well-Being Concerts’

By Nelson A. King

Folarin Balogun of the U.S. celebrates scoring their third goal against Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California, U.S., June 12, 2026.

Sports

USA defeats Paraguay in World Cup

By Devika Ragoonanan

Pastor Gilford Monrose speaks to community leaders at Ebenezer Urban Ministry Center in Brownsville on the first day of the summit.

Community leaders gather to address teen takeovers and subway surfing

By Dawn Plummer

Dr. Beryl Williams, CAPA’s founder and president, addressed a recent Caribbean American Heritage event at Hempstead City Hall.

Brooklyn

Local groups to hold Caribbean American Heritage Month and Juneteenth celebration June 19

By Tangerine Clarke

Mexico's Julian Quinones in action with South Africa's Sphephelo Sithole.

Sports

Mexico and South Korea win World Cup openers

By Devika Ragoonanan

More from Around NYC

Five Boroughs Winners Special

Where to watch the World Cup in the Bronx: Free watch parties, screenings and special events

Detectives from the 107th Precinct arrested Terrell Jarrett, 37, of Brooklyn on June 19 and charged him with attempted murder for shoving a 63-year-old F train rider off the platform at the Parsons Boulevard subway station.

Brooklyn man shoved 63-year-old man onto tracks during argument at Parsons Boulevard subway station: NYPD

U.S Rep. Grace Meng and Council Member Sandra Ung joined local residents on a tour of the Latimer Gardens Older Adult Center on Monday. Photo via U.S Rep. Grace Meng.

Meng, Ung blast NYCHA for temporary closure of Latimer Gardens Older Adult Center in Flushing after persistent leaks

K-pop star YVES performs at The Palladium Times Square.

‘If the YVES back then could see me now, she would be proud’: K-pop singer reflects on healing and growth through ‘Nail’