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

A male red fox

Rescued red fox stowaway finds temporary home at the Bronx Zoo

Cops are looking for the suspect who allegedly slapped man on a scooter and tried to steal his ride on Roosevelt Avenue in Woodside on Friday, March 13.

Crook assaults scooter rider during attempted robbery on Roosevelt Avenue in Woodside: NYPD

Cyclist riding around New York

Mamdani nixes Adams-era policy to criminally charge cyclists, e-bike riders for minor traffic offenses

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Court ruling on law prohibiting income discrimination against prospective tenants could shut many low-income New Yorkers out of housing, advocates say