Caribbean Life News Headlines Archive for August 11, 2025

Prime Minster of the Antigua and Barbuda H.E. Gaston Browne speaks onstage during Global Citizen NOW 2024 at Spring Studios on May 01, 2024 in New York City.

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

West Indies legendary cricketer

Sports

Cricket summit gets underway

By Bert Wilkinson

Arts & Entertainment

LKJ’s poetic return to US dub ‘Dread Beat’ at BAM

By Vinette K. Pryce

Retired, Guyanese-born, Registered Nurse Margaret Clara Burke receives CANA Lifetime Achievement Award, flanked by, left to right, CANA President-Elect Dr. Olga Husbands; Mistress of Ceremonies Dr. Jean Leon; Retired Registered Nurse Celia Bramble; incumbent CANA President Registered Nurse Barbara Osborne; and Burke's niece, Heather Mitchell, with bouquet of flowers.

Barbados

CANA honors outstanding nurses, provides nursing scholarships

By Nelson A. King

Nicola Colley getting ready to serve up some authentic Jamaican dishes at the Reggae Goose.

News

From Gas Pump to Jerk Pit: Reggae Goose brings Jamaican vibes to Bridgeport roadside

By Nelson A. King

Jamaica's Prime Minister, Andrew Holness.

Guyana

Holness sets Sept. 3 Election date, giving PNP just weeks to mobilize

By Bert Wilkinson

A Smoked Jamaican Jerk Duck Recipe to Make This Summer Unforgettable.

Caribbean recipes

A Smoked Jamaican Jerk Duck Recipe to Make This Summer Unforgettable

By Chris De La Rosa

Calvin Sennon and wife, Latoya, seated, with staffers and volunteers at Mas in Canarsie launch on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025.

Carnival

Canarsie Mas Launch unites culture and community

By Nelson A. King

More from Around NYC

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Congress Members demand Con Edison response to dielectric fluid leaks into Bronx River

Lawyers for Chanel Lewis filed a motion to vacate conviction in the killing of Howard Beach jogger Karina Vetrano saying he was the victim of “racial dragnet” by the NYPD.

Judge rejects motion to vacate conviction in 2016 murder of Karina Vetrano in Howard Beach: DA

Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaking at an event in a hard hat

MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Planned Protected Time Off Law expansion goes into effect, mayor vows to pursue businesses who don’t comply

Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaking at an event in a hard hat

MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Planned Protected Time Off Law expansion goes into effect, mayor vows to pursue businesses who don’t comply