Archive – Caribbean Life

City Council Member Mercedes Narcisse

News

Narcisse, Clarke stand with striking nurses

By Nelson A. King

Nancy Hagans, president of the New York State Nurses Association, speaks during a press conference as New York State Nurses Association union members walk the picket line outside NewYork-Presbyterian Milstein hospital, during their strike in New York City, U.S., Jan. 12, 2026.

Health

NYC nurses strike despite agreements with several hospitals

By Dawn Plummer

Cricket West Indies President, Dr. Kishore Shallow.

Sports

CWI Board backs Shallow despite split over dual roles

By Devika Ragoonanan

Azruddin Mohamed, 38, of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) political party in Guyana.

Guyana

Pressure mounts to seat Guyana Opposition Leader

By Bert Wilkinson

Prime Minister of Jamaica, Andrew Holness.

Sports

Lord Coe backs Jamaica track with $100K donation

By Devika Ragoonanan

West Indies' Deandra Dottin plays a shot during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup cricket semi-final match between New Zealand and West Indies at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on Oct. 18, 2024.

Sports

All eyes on UP Warriorz’ powerhouse Dottin

By Devika Ragoonanan

Shamar Joseph of the West Indies bowls the Second One-Day International between the West Indies and England at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Nov.02, 2024 in Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda.

Sports

WI pace duo in line for T20 World Cup

By Devika Ragoonanan

Sam Curran of England hits out for six runs watched by West Indies wicketkeeper Nicholas Pooran during the 3rd International t20 between the West Indies and England at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium on Nov. 14, 2024 in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia.

News

Pollard’s MI Emirates lose ILT20 Final

By Devika Ragoonanan

Wayne Kublalsingh

Guest Perspective

A requerimiento for Venezuela

By Wayne Kublalsingh

Mayor Mamdani joins Under the Radar Theater Festival to give away 1,500 free tickets in commitment to making arts and culture accessible to all.

Mayor Mamdani backs free theater tickets citywide

By Nelson A. King

Easy Jamaican Escovitch Chicken recipe.

Caribbean recipes

Easy Jamaican Escovitch Fried Chicken

By Chris De La Rosa

Caren Charles De Freitas holding her first children's book, "Girl in a Pretty Dress."

Books

Vincentian author turns childhood memory into debut children’s book

By Nelson A. King

St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew.

Caribbean

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Composer, pianist, bandleader, six-time GRAMMY winner, and two-time Latin GRAMMY winner Arturo O’Farrill playing the organ during a performance at Bryant Park on Sept 13, 2024.

Jazz at El Museo

By Milette Millington

Jamaican deejay Sister Carol performing during Central Park Summerstage.

News

Mother Culture plans benefit to victims of Mother Nature

By Vinette K. Pryce

New Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels with students of P.S./M.S. 194 in the Bronx.

Jamaica

EXCLUSIVE: Newly appointed NYC Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels visits Bronx school where he began teaching career

By Lesley Cosme Torres

More from Around NYC

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Hunts Point tenants hold rally against David Tennenbaum, one of city’s most notorious landlords

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Gov. Hochul unveils plan to reimagine Jamaica Station during her State of the State address in Albany

North Hempstead Town Board approves road improvements

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Applications open to paint a DSNY garbage truck this spring