Caribbean Life News Headlines Archive for January 7, 2026

Demonstrators hold placards during a protest against U.S. strikes against Venezuela and the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, outside the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse as he makes an initial appearance to face U.S. federal charges including narco-terrorism, conspiracy, drug trafficking, money laundering and others in New York City, U.S., January 5, 2026.

Brooklyn Dems chair denounces Trump’s actions in Venezuela

By Nelson A. King

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne

Antigua

Deportee Pressure Mounts

By Bert Wilkinson

Guyanese singer Nesta Nelson, aka 'Hot Gyal' Nesta.

Music

Guyanese ‘Hot Gyal’ Nesta rings in New Year on a ‘Ride’

By Nelson A. King

From left, Dario Mohr poses with artists Damali Abrams, Wei Xiong, Kraig Blue, Coralina Rodriguez-Meyer and Chihiro Ito (front center). The artists are members of the 2024 Fellowship and will participate in the Biennial exhibition opening Jan. 23.

AnkhLave Arts Alliance brings ‘Echoes of Home’ from Kenya to Brooklyn

By Tracey Khan

George Crooks in his office at Trelawni Place Seafood Bar & Grill, Brooklyn.|

Jamaica

Jamaica Strong concert raises over $500K for Hurricane Melissa Relief

By Nelson A. King

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke delivered a powerful message to inspire a MLK Day audience to live the freedom fighter's dream. The politician was one of many politicians who attended a tribute, in partnership with Sen. Kevin Parker and A Shared Dream Foundation, at Goshen Temple of SDA Church in Brooklyn.

Yvette Clarke slams Trump’s Venezuela action as dangerous and unconstitutional

By Dawn Plummer

Grenadian Nataly Wilson, foreground, plays "The Grinch" during community caroling on the steps of Fenimore Street United Methodist Church on Christmas Eve.

Caroling, Candlelight Service welcome prelude to Christmas

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

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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