Caribbean Life News Headlines Archive for August 13, 2025

New York City, NY - During Harlem Week, Governor Hochul signs legislation to celebrate the history and community of Harlem.

Bronx

Hochul signs legislation to celebrate history, community of Harlem

By Nelson A. King

Brian Cunningham

PoliticsNY

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Assembly Member Brian Cunningham

Murad Awawdeh, NYIC’s executive director

Caribbean advocates urge closure of ICE facility at 26th Federal Plaza

By Nelson A. King

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

Glory Days Ahead?

By Bert Wilkinson

Jazmin Headley and Claressa Shields.

Music

12-year-old Jamaican-Canadian singing, acting prodigy stuns at Claressa Shields Boxing Fight

By Nelson A. King

From left, Carimi, Sizzla, and Shirley Ann Cyril-Mayers.

Music

Excitement builds: Carimi and more added to CMA Awards!

By Nelson A. King

Richie Stephens, Bounty Killer and I-Octane.

Music

Bounty Killer returns to Toronto for first time in over two decades

By Nelson A. King

The melodious voices of the Braata Folk Singers, on Aug. 10, filled the air over the Holy Family Church tarmac in Canarsie, at a Bankra Caribbean Folk Festival in partnership with Assembly Member Monique Chandler-Waterman and Assembly Member Jamie Williams, State Senator Roxanne Persaud, and U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries.

Brooklyn

From Flatlands to Festivity

By Tangerine Clarke

Gramps Morgan performing the hit single 'Down By The River' which brought a Morgan Heritage type of a vibe and energy to the stage at Crown Hill Theatre in Brooklyn.

Music

Country meets Reggae

By Nelson A. King

Screenshot of Anglo-Nigerian author Nikki May, who lives in the county of Dorset, England.

Books

Queens Public Library spotlights Anglo-Nigerian author’s first book

By Milette Millington

Close-up of red cricket ball and bat sitting on grass

News

CPL to implement ICC’s updated rules for 2025 Season

By Devika Ragoonanan

Former cricketer Sir Clive Lloyd after he received a Knighthood in an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on Jan. 12, 2022 in Windsor, England.

Sports

Sir Clive: Saving WI Cricket is paramount

By Devika Ragoonanan

More from Around NYC

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Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark and NYPD Commissioner Tisch announce takedown of major Bronx auto theft ring

concert

Get ready for another epic concert season at Forest Hills Stadium this summer!

MTA boss and head of transit workers union

Transit workers union calls MTA’s opening contract demands ‘slap in the face’ as talks kick off

MTA boss and head of transit workers union

Transit workers union calls MTA’s opening contract demands ‘slap in the face’ as talks kick off