Caribbean Life News Headlines Archive for January 5, 2026

Classic Caribbean Salt Beef Callaloo Recipe.

Caribbean recipes

Classic Caribbean Salt(ed) Beef Callaloo

By Chris De La Rosa

Spine surgeon and singer of Haitian heritage Dr. Elvis Francois.

Music

Surgeon-musician Dr. Elvis Francois to release new EP ‘Realignment’

By Milette Millington

Members of the UN Security Council meet on the U.S. strikes and capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores at the United Nations building in New York, U.S., Jan. 5, 2026.

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Prof. Martin Felix delivers the featured address at the 136th Anniversary Celebration at Fenimore Street United Methodist Church.

Caribbean community activists denounce Trump’s military strikes, capture of Venezuelan Prez

By Nelson A. King

Book cover of “Voices From The Kitchen” edited by Marc Meyer.

Books

Behind the Four Stars: Immigrants power America’s hottest kitchens

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Singer Nicki Minaj presents a creation at the Versace show during Milan Fashion Week Spring 2019 in Milan, Italy, Sept. 21, 2018.

Trinidad & Tobago

Thousands petition to deport rapper Nicki Minaj to TT

By Vinette K. Pryce

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