Archive – Caribbean Life

Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, addresses the general debate of the 68th session of the General Assembly in Sept. 25, 2013.

Trinidad & Tobago

Historic first: Women at the political forefront in Trinidad and Tobago

By Bert Wilkinson

Rondel Boodram, owner of Sandz NY surrounded by guests as they enjoy the vibrant ambiance of Sandz NYC’s soft opening, featuring live music and Caribbean-inspired décor.

Business

Sandz NYC ushers in new era of Caribbean Culture in Queens

By Tracey Khan

New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Haiti

AGs act to protect Haitian immigrants

By Nelson A. King

Nigy Boy performs in Guyana

Guyana

Visually-Impaired Dancehall Star Nigy Boy pays heartfelt tribute amid national mourning in Guyana

By Nelson A. King

Minna LaFortune

Music

Brooklyn reggae artist Minna LaFortune drops ‘Weekend Vibes’

By Nelson A. King

The unbranded tools for a cricket player

Sports

Sunrisers beat Chennai by five wickets

By Devika Ragoonanan

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News

Brooklyn native Denis Weekes shows kindness to his community through love of cooking

By Milette Millington

Author Sharon Gordon, left with Lyndon Taylor, Founder & CEO at Lynton Taylor Associates, holding a signed copy of novel Sherribaby, at an April 24 launch at Seas Lounge in Brooklyn.

Books

Jamaican storyteller Sharon Gordon debuts ‘Sherribaby’ tour in Brooklyn

By Tangerine Clarke

Barbershop – Go Back To Africa

Movies

FLC, AFF partner for New York African Film Festival

By Nelson A. King

Mourners hold candles during a candlelight vigil in Brooklyn on Monday night, honoring 11-year-old Adrianna Younge, whose death in Guyana has sparked global calls for justice. (Photo by Tracey Khan)

News

‘We will not be silenced’: Candlelight vigil in Brooklyn honors Adrianna Younge as global calls for justice grow

By Tracey Khan

Then Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamala Persad-Bissessar gestures towards media representatives during a welcome ceremonial at The Presidential Palace in New Delhi on Jan. 6, 2012.

Politics

Voters dump PNM in T&T elections. Persad-Bissessar returns after 10 years in opposition

By Bert Wilkinson

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News

Volunteers participate in Brooklyn’s largest day of service

By Nelson A. King

Indian Premier League – IPL – Mumbai Indians v Lucknow Super Giants

Sports

Mumbai Produced Massive Win Against Hyderbad

By Devika Ragoonanan

Haitian Bridge Alliance Executive Director Guerline Jozef

News

Haitian Bridge Alliance mourns the passing of Pope Francis

By Nelson A. King

Group pic (l-r) Shadae Joseph Johnson (YGB Administrative Assistant), Queen Ifrica, Gregory Clarke, Owner, Miami Fitness Jamaica (2017 YGB Honoree) (1)

News

Ras Clem rubbishes concerns about Queen Ifrica’s legal woes ahead of NYC performance

By Nelson A. King

Etienne Charles

Arts & Entertainment

Renowned Trinidadian jazz trumpeter Etienne Charles to headline Dominica’s Jazz ‘n Creole Festival on Sunday

By Nelson A. King

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north bronx

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Nurses

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Mayor Adams with officials walking in school hall announcing the NYC budget amid Trump turmoil

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Mayor Adams with officials walking in school hall announcing the NYC budget amid Trump turmoil

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