Caribbean Life News Headlines Archive for August 19, 2025

Usain Bolt shares his love for Jamaica in a new advertising campaign for Jamaica Tourist Board

Jamaica

JA launches new AD campaign featuring Usain Bolt as global tourism ambassador

By Nelson A. King

Health

‘The power of nurses must be apparent’ in these times: Dr Alicia Georges, RN

By Nelson A. King

Nicholas Pooran of West Indies plays a shot during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup match between South Africa and West Indies at Dubai International Stadium on Oct. 26, 2021 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Sports

Nicholas Pooran becomes the captain of the Trinibago Knight Riders

By Devika Ragoonanan

man racing holding sign about meeting record jamaica track runner

News

Track & Field: Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson claims 100-meter title, Keshorn Walcott of Trinidad & Tobago earns javelin silver

By Devika Ragoonanan

West Indies' Jewel Andrew Roston Chase in action as he hits four runs off the bowling of England's Jacob Bethell at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham, Britain on May 29, 2025.

Sports

Windies end 34-year drought with ODI cricket series win over Pakistan

By Devika Ragoonanan

Jamaica PM Andrew Holness

Grenada

Caribbean Roundup: Jamaica sets election date, Grenada defends Cuban medical services

By Devika Ragoonanan

Charly Black

Arts & Entertainment

Teejay, Charly Black and Gabbidon confirmed for Annual Leo’s vs Virgos on Sunday

By Nelson A. King

Abena Amory entertains patrons in October 2024 at the St. Vincent and the Grenadines' 45th Gala Independence Anniversary Luncheon at Russo's on the Bay in Howard Beach, Queens

Jamaica

Abena Amory lights up Jamaica’s 63rd Independence Anniversary Gala in Queens

By Nelson A. King

An officer in the Quality of Life division patrols Coney Island.

AMNY

Op-Ed | New Yorkers know quality of life comes from care and community, not more policing

Daniel Clement (center) stands proudly in his NYPD uniform, flanked by his family, marking a milestone in the Corman family legacy.

NYPD Legacy: Daniel Clement, 22, sworn in, follows family footsteps in service to NYC

By Tracey Khan

Rev. Al Sharpton

Arts & Entertainment

Inside Life | MLK’s ‘Dream’ prompts national action for ‘March on Wall Street’

By Vinette K. Pryce

author of Lead Boldly man in suit sitting on couch

Books

‘Lead Boldly’: The leadership lessons of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Mayor Eric Adams New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Jessica Tisch making a public-safety- and quality-of-life-related announcement.

AMNY

Op-Ed | Quality of life and ending the culture of ‘anything goes’

More from Around NYC

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Community leaders press for details on the new Bronx jail — and investment in keeping people out

Richard Swygert was convicted of murder on March 19 for a triple shooting that killed a 20-year-old Rosedale man in front of the notorious and now-closed Umbrella Hotel in Kew Gardens during the early morning hours of New Year's Day 2021.

Bronx man convicted of murder for 2021 New Year’s Day triple shooting at notorious Umbrella Hotel in Kew Gardens: DA

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Agency tasked with protecting workers says it needs more lawyers as Mamdani reverses campaign commitment to double its budget

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Agency tasked with protecting workers says it needs more lawyers as Mamdani reverses campaign commitment to double its budget