Caribbean Life News Headlines Archive for March 3, 2025

Legendary solo artist, Diana Ross performed with her first born, Rhonda Ross as they entertained a sold-out audience at Kings Theatre last Saturday with "Lean on Me,” a ballad penned in tribute to the Lifetime Grammy Achievement Award icon.

Music

Diana Ross wows a sold-out crowd at Kings Theatre

By Tangerine Clarke

Former Suriname president Desi Bouterse speaks during a news conference after the Court Martial of Suriname confirmed a 20-year jail sentence for his involvement in the murder of 15 people while he ruled in 1982 during his military government, in Paramaribo, Suriname, Aug. 31, 2021.

Suriname

Forty-five years since Surinamese coup

By Bert Wilkinson

Book cover of “Firstborn Girls: A Memoir” by Bernice L. McFadden.

Books

Never mind the sins of the fathers – this book is all about mothers and daughters

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Michael Blake to run for mayor.

Jamaica

Michael Blake, son of Jamaican immigrants, runs for NYC Mayor

By Nelson A. King

The Honourable Olivia Babsy Grange, CD, MP, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Jamaica.

Jamaica

Monument to Jamaica’s worst train disaster coming

By Vinette K. Pryce

More from Around NYC

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At Hostos Community College, Mayor Mamdani hears from young renters priced out of the Bronx

With Christina Strassfield (Executive Director, Southampton Arts Center) at our Dan's Papers Rosé Soirée

Victoria’s Secrets: A wonderful week

Israel Day Parade spectators

Israel Day Parade marches up 5th Avenue as Hochul signs buffer zone bill

students in a workshop working on a solar car

Staten Island students head to Texas for Solar Car Challenge this summer