Caribbean Life News Headlines Archive for November 25, 2025

Governor Kathy Hochul announced the opening of a new state-funded 21-bed inpatient psychiatric facility to serve youth at the New York City Children’s Center campus in the Bronx on Nov. 24, 2025.

Bronx

Hochul announces 1,000 psychiatric beds opened since taking office

By Nelson A. King

Dutch King Willem-Alexander.

Suriname

At 50, Suriname looks to prosperity powered by oil

By Bert Wilkinson

From left, Council Member Rita Joseph, PS 135 Superintendent Celeste Terry, Principal of PS 135 Mrs. Mcrae, front, Assembly Member Monique Chandler-Waterman, Busta Rhymes, Dr. Meda Leacock, and others helping the Blessings Don't Stop singer distribute turkeys on Nov.22, 2025 at PS 135.

Brooklyn

Busta Rhymes, community leaders deliver big Thanksgiving giveback

By Tangerine Clarke

André Holland and Kate Mara in a scene from “The Dutchman.”

Movies

33rd Annual African Diaspora International Film Festival kicks off Saturday

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican reggae icon Jimmy Cliff during a performance in 2012.

Jamaica

Reggae lovers pay glowing tributes to legendary Jimmy Cliff

By Nelson A. King

Braata Folk Singers huddle for "Banana" during the 3rd Caribbean Heritage, Juneteenth Festival in June at Seaview Park in Canarsie, Brooklyn.

Hurricane Relief

Braata supports relief

By Nelson A. King

Mayor Eric Adams speaking at podium

AMNY

Op-Ed | More police officers, housing support, and elder care: New investments to make our city safer and more affordable

Kraigg Brathwaite of West Indies in action during day 3 of the 1st test match between West Indies and South Africa at Queens Park Oval on Aug. 09, 2024 in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

Sports

Rain has final say in Super50 Cup Opener

By Devika Ragoonanan

Sports

South Africa eyes future Olympic bid

By Devika Ragoonanan

Dylan Carter of Team Trinidad and Tobago looks on after competing in the Men's 50m Butterfly Heat 5 on day ten of the Doha 2024 World Aquatics Championships at Aspire Dome on Feb. 11, 2024 in Doha, Qatar.

Sports

Richards, Carter, Paul among six awarded Olympic Scholarships

By Devika Ragoonanan

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