Caribbean Life News Headlines Archive for August 25, 2025

Usain Bolt, Jamaica’s Global Tourism Ambassador, in a new advertising campaign for Jamaica Tourist Board, launched on August 6, 2025

Jamaica

Jamaica’s global airlift projected to increase for fall and winter

By Nelson A. King

Queens locals donned festive clothing as they celebrated Jamaica's 63rd Independence day on Tuesday, Aug 19.

QNS

Vibrant celebration marks Jamaica’s 63rd Independence Day at Queens Borough Hall

Guyana's Golden Arrowhead flag of freedom flying with pride and honor above historic Bowling Green Square, Manhattan in honor of the nation's 59th Anniversary of Independence, celebrated on May 23, 2025.

News

Jimmy Carter Center slams Guyana banks for closing accounts of opposition candidates

By Bert Wilkinson

Venezuela president Nicolas Maduro

Guyana

Trinidad, Guyana support US in moves against Venezuela

By Bert Wilkinson

Displaying the Vincy Flag up-front at the Vincy Day Picnic on Aug. 19 at Heckscher State Park.

Vincentians converge on picture-perfect, massive Vincy Day Picnic

By Nelson A. King

Kaiso Moko Jumbies showcase talent during WIADCA's launch of 57th Caribbean Carnival last year.

Carnival

‘Vive Le Carnivale!’ 58th Annual New York Caribbean Carnival Week kicks off Thursday

By Nelson A. King

Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke addresses town hall meeting at George Wingate High School Auditorium in Brooklyn on June 16, 2025.

Jamaica

Clarke introduces ‘Marcus Garvey Legacy Package’ to exonerate, commemorate Jamaica’s first national hero

By Nelson A. King

Kison Ventour with a portrayal for "Lustria.”

Grenada

SkyMaxx Mas’ ‘Wildest Dreams’ for Caribbean Carnival

By Nelson A. King

More from Around NYC

OneNYC Yasser Salem, moderator Dalourny Nemorin and the NY-15 candidates, Michael Blake and Jose Vega.

Michael Blake and Jose Vega debate housing, immigration and Israel in NY-15 race.

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East Harlem building that MTA wants inspected for Second Avenue Subway project

Second Avenue Subway: MTA tells court it can’t move forward with project unless East Harlem landlord lets them into building

suspect arrested in Queens house fire

Queens man hit with eight murder charges for allegedly setting deadly house fire that killed four people, including toddler