Archive – Caribbean Life

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

Defense Chief of Staff Brig. Gen. Omar Khan.

Guyana

Guyana gets serious with Venezuelan migrants

By Bert Wilkinson

Suriname's Minister of Foreign Affairs Albert Ramchand Ramdin attends a plenary session during the Summit on peace in Ukraine, at the luxury Burgenstock resort, near Lucerne, on June 16, 2024.

Antigua

Antigua hosts OAS meet

By Bert Wilkinson

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams addresses Town Hall meeting of Caribbean-American Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke in Brooklyn on Monday, June 16, 2025.

Caribbean

Caribbean candidates win Democratic Primary Elections in NYC

By Nelson A. King

Dancehall superstar Konshens (left) teams up with Kemar Highcon in "Volcano.”

Music

Konshens drops ‘Pool Party’ on Friday

By Nelson A. King

Haitian American violinist and composer Daniel Bernard Roumain.

Music

Violinist brings Haitian heritage and original music to local charter school

By Milette Millington

Jamaican Kavelle O. Christie, founder and CEO of Orion 360 Health, LLC.

Jamaica

Marquis Who’s Who honors Jamaican health strategist Kavelle Christie

By Dawn Plummer

Visitors explore mixed-media installations during the Indo-Caribbean Arts Exhibition in the Bronx, part of the Oyate Group’s Caribbean Arts Series, which spotlights cultural identity and expression.

Bronx Arts Initiative showcases Indo-Caribbean Culture, powered by Oyate Group

By Tracey Khan

South Africa's Tazmin Brits in action against England during the ICC Women’s Cricket T20 World Cup Final at the Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town, South Africa on Feb.26, 2023.

Sports

South Africa wins opening T20I match against West Indies

By Devika Ragoonanan

Retired sprinter Usain Bolt.

Sports

Usain Bolt named Guinness World Records Icon

By Devika Ragoonanan

West Indies Shimron Hetmyer in action against Bangladesh during a ICC Cricket World Cup match at the County Ground, Taunton, Britain on June 17, 2019.

Sports

Six squads confirmed for CPL 2025

By Devika Ragoonanan

Saint Lucia's Julien Alfred wins the women's 100m final ahead of Britain's Dina Asher-Smith during the Diamond League event at the King Baudouin Stadium, Brussels, Belgium on Sept. 13, 2024.

Sports

Alfred storms to victory in 100m at Stockholm Diamond League

By Devika Ragoonanan

West Indies' Shai Hope in action against England during the Second One-Day International at the Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, Wales, Britain on June 1, 2025.

Sports

Seal the deal

By Devika Ragoonanan

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, (back row, fifth from left) with honorees and family members.

Grenada

Bronx celebrates Caribbean Heritage Month with honors for Caribbean Life and local trailblazers

By Nelson A. King

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