Caribbean Life News Headlines Archive for February 16, 2026

A display of Madam CJ Walker, one of the richest Black women to live in the USA

Black History Month

100 years of Black history lauds Bronx burials and Harlem renaissance

By Vinette K. Pryce

Lynette Burnley, aunt of Chad Joseph, who family members believe was killed in a U.S. military strike on a boat in the Caribbean, lights a candle at an altar for Joseph in the family home in Las Cuevas, Trinidad and Tobago, Oct. 22, 2025.

St Lucia

Wreckage from U.S. military boat strike washes up near St. Vincent

By Bert Wilkinson

Melesia Adderley, founder and president of Women’s Haven, poses with products from her Caribbean-owned organic feminine care line, now available in 15 countries.

Business

Caribbean startup redefines feminine care

By Tracey Khan

Poster promoting St. Thomas Carnival 2026.

Carnival

USVI announces dates for 2026 St. Thomas Carnival

By Nelson A. King

Book cover of “I’ll Make Me a World” by jarvis R. Givens.

Black History Month

The history of Black history, told in one volume

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Kacy Rankine, CEO of RoadBlock Radio.

Music

RoadBlock Radio CEO hails Keznamdi GRAMMY as ‘Giant Victory for Reggae’

By Nelson A. King

More from Around NYC

loan

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hello kitty

Hello Kitty pop-up opening day draws hundreds to Tangram for exclusive Miniso merch collection

City moves to end legal defense of Adams in sexual assault suit

The redevelopment plan will transform the approximately 66,000 square feet at Gansevoort Square into mixed-income housing units, new open space and expand partnerships with local museums.

Op-Ed | Operational costs are threatening NY’s affordable housing stock