Archive – Caribbean Life

Brooklyn US Representative Hakeem Jeffries.

Black History Month

Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries commemorates Black History Month

By Nelson A. King

St. Lucia's Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre attends the Canada-CARICOM Summit in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada October 18, 2023.

St Lucia

Diplomatic Denial: U.S. says it never told St. Lucia to drop Cuban Medical Program

By Bert Wilkinson

Jackie Summers, founder of Jack from Brooklyn, holds a bottle of Sorel Liqueur, a hibiscus-based spirit inspired by traditional Caribbean sorrel and now the most awarded American-made liqueur.

Barbados

Jackie Summers bottles Caribbean heritage with Sorel Liqueur, America’s most awarded spirits

By Tracey Khan

City Council Speaker Julie Menin

AMNY

Op-ed | The Speaker’s Corner: A new chapter for New York City

West Indies coach Daren Sammy ahead of the 5th T20 International between the West Indies and England at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium on Nov. 17, 2024 in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia.

Sports

Sammy pins World Cup dreams on Windies bowlers

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

Windies beat Proteas

By Devika Ragoonanan

Arts & Entertainment

YouTube celeb Daym Drops named brand ambassador for Bleu & Bougie

By Nelson A. King

Attorney General of New York Letitia James speaks onstage during the 39th Annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at BAM Peter Jay Sharp Building on Jan. 20, 2025 in New York City.

States move to block Trump’s Hudson Tunnel funding halt

By Nelson A. King

Former St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr. Ralph E. Gonsalves.

St Vincent

Deportee request denied

By Bert Wilkinson

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Guest Perspective

Op-Ed | Shared housing is the missing lifeline our neighbors deserve

By Gabriel Ocasio-Cortez, Rehousing Director, and Council Member Erik Bottcher

U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke.

Haiti

Caribbean pols, immigration advocates welcome Haiti TPS court ruling

By Nelson A. King

University of the West Indies Vice Chancellor, Sir

Jamaica

UWI among world’s top universities

By Dawn Plummer

The unbranded tools for a cricket player

Sports

Jamaica Women crowned Super50 Cup Champions

By Devika Ragoonanan

Julien Alfred of Team Saint Lucia celebrates winning the gold medal during the Women's 100m Final on day eight of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on Aug. 03, 2024 in Paris, France.

Sports

Alfred reclaims Athlete of the Year crown

By Devika Ragoonanan

Shai Hope of the West Indies bats during the 4th T20 International between the West Indies and England at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium on Nov. 16, 2024 in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia.

Sports

CWI unveils squad for 2026 T20 World Cup

By Devika Ragoonanan

Jereem Richards of Trinidad and Tobago competes in the Men's 400m final on day twelve of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on Aug. 7, 2024 in Paris, France.

Sports

Richards prevails over Lyles in 300m Indoor showdown

By Devika Ragoonanan

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Jose Alvarado, Christ the King High School alum, traded to New York Knicks

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Incoming Archbishop of New York Ronald Hicks smiling while giving a blessing

Incoming Archbishop Ronald Hicks speaks at prayer service on eve of becoming leader of New York’s Catholics