Archive – Caribbean Life

Book cover of ‘Blair Underwood Presents Sins of Survivors’ by Joe McClean.

Books

Family comes first, but trouble comes next in this novel

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Guyana's President Irfaan Ali addresses the media during a joint news conference with Suriname's President Chandrikapersad Santokhi (not pictured), Nov. 24, 2020.

Guyana

Guyanese soldiers and Venezuelan gunmen exchange gunfire again

By Bert Wilkinson

Mezzo-soprano opera singer Raehann (pronounced Ray-Ann) Bryce Davis, whose debut album, Evolution, was released on April 11.

Music

From heritage to harmony: Jamaican-American opera singer releases debut album

By Milette Millington

Eleven-year-old Guyanese school girl Adrianna Younge who was found dead in a pool at the Double Day Hotel in Guyana.

Guyana

Adrianna Younge to be honored posthumously at Guyana Independence Festivities in Brooklyn

By Nelson A. King

News

Corruption a national risk, warns Jamaica’s Opposition spokesman

By Dawn Plummer

New York Attorney General Letitia James.

AGs’ stand together’ to defend birthright citizenship for Caribbean immigrants

By Nelson A. King

Vybz Kartel during The Official Welcome Back Concert - Backstage at Nassau Coliseum in New York City, New York, United States.

Jamaica

Trinidad government moves to curb Vybz Kartel’s public influence

By Bert Wilkinson

Scene in progress: Tevin Foster filming “Race Vs. Culture: The Black Experience” — a powerful documentary exploring race, identity, and culture through voices from across the Black diaspora.

Movies

Independent filmmaker Tevin Foster to premiere new documentary ‘Race Vs. Culture’ Exploring Black Unity

By Tracey Khan

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

New T&T government declares war on wasteful spending

By Bert Wilkinson

The Rev. Roger Jackson, back row, with mothers displaying their gifts.

People

Mothers lead reflections at FSUMC on Mother’s Day

By Nelson A. King

Sen. Roxaane Persaud at the Pre-Mother's Day celebration for families on May 10, 2025.

News

Persaud hosts annual Pre-Mother’s Day Celebration for families

By Nelson A. King

Sheree performs at the launch of Palmtree Magazine in Brooklyn, delivering a genre-blending set that weaves pop, R&B and Caribbean fusion.

News

Sheree’s Rise: A soulful journey from survival in Brooklyn to stardom on stage

By Tracey Khan

Guyanese President Irfaan Ali (left) with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Guyana.

News

China hits back at US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

By Bert Wilkinson

State Senator Zellnor Myrie at the Democratic mayoral Forum on the Black Agenda held at Medgar Evers College on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

News

Myrie’s ‘Zombie Homes’ repair bill wins Senate approval

By Nelson A. King

“Joseph” is a bold and deeply personal thriller that delves into the complexities of faith, identity, and moral conflict through the lens of the Haitian-American experience. The film follows a gripping, character-driven narrative that challenges perceptions and speaks to the heart of cultural duality.

Haiti

Wanly Florexile infuses grit, faith, and drama into Indie film ‘Joseph’

By Tracey Khan

The unbranded tools for a cricket player

Sports

Trinidad Legions crowned Breakout Champs

By Devika Ragoonanan

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