Archive – Caribbean Life

Jamaica's Prime Minister Andrew Holness addresses supporters, next to his wife and member of parliament Juliet Holness, their son Adam, and Holness' mother Sonia Harvey, after the ruling Labour Party declared victory in the general election, ushering in a third consecutive term for Holness, in Kingston, Jamaica, September 4, 2025.

Jamaica

Prime Minister Andrew Holness, Jamaica Labor Party win third consecutive term

By Bert Wilkinson

Milan-born music artist Rondodasosa shows his teeth while looking at the camera.

Music

Italian rapper Rondodasosa breaks borders with ‘LIVIN,’ featuring Byron Messia

By Nelson A. King

Aubrey Norton leads A Partnership for National Unity.

Guyana

Guyana elections plagued by allegations of rigging

By Bert Wilkinson

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, right, with Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, center, and Assemblywoman Monique Chandler-Waterman.

Caribbean

New York’s political leaders participate in Caribbean Carnival Parade

By Nelson A. King

Mr. Vegas recently performed at Barclays Center following the release of his latest album, “Ghetto Reggae."

Music

Mr. Vegas steals show at Barclays Center

By Nelson A. King

Photos of the four NYC mayoral candidates Eric Adams, Andrew Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani and Curtis Sliwa

AMNY

amNY Your Vote: Who will be NYC’s next mayor? Here’s the story behind each candidate

Several leading New York politicians were among academic and community figures who paid their last respects on Thursday, Aug. 28, to Dr. Eda F. Hastick, an academic and founding member of the Brooklyn-based Caribbean-American Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CACCI). Hastick died on Aug. 17 at the age of 88.

Caribbean

Brooklyn community bids farewell to CACCI founding member and academic Dr. Eda Hastick

By Nelson A. King

Roxaane Joseph and Atiba Edwards smile for a photo while wearing green ribbons to represent their roles as grand marshals at the Caribbean Carnival Parade.

Caribbean

Edwards, Joseph ‘thrilled,’ ‘honored’ to serve as 2025 Caribbean Carnival Parade grand marshals

By Nelson A. King

The display of the 5 CD box set, released on August 22 in honor of the 50th anniversary of the jazz club Antone's, based in Austin, TX.

Music

Legendary Texas jazz club celebrates 50 years of pushing blues music forward

By Milette Millington

Guyana president and wife arrive to vote in elections

Guyana

Guyana elections: People’s Progressive Party wins second term, main opposition decimated at polls

By Bert Wilkinson

Earl "Ole George" Daniel

Arts & Entertainment

‘Belly full of laughter’ at historic Vincentian Comedy Fest NY Edition

By Nelson A. King

Cricket - The Hundred - Women - Final - Southern Brave v Northern Superchargers - Lord's Cricket Ground, London, Britain - August 31, 2025 Northern Superchargers players celebrate with the trophy after winning The Hundred Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

Sports

Women’s cricket to benefit from ICC, Google partnership

By Devika Ragoonanan

Jamaica

Jamaica first to suspend parcels, packets postage to US

By Bert Wilkinson

the St. Lucia Cricket Ground

Sports

Cricket: Kings demolish Patriots in CPL action

By Devika Ragoonanan

A bus shelter mockup for the public art initiative.

Arts & Entertainment

Caribbean immigration advocates unveil public art initiative showcasing immigrants

By Nelson A. King

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Arts & Entertainment

Sssilent Partner Production to host 8th annual Masquerade Ball, ‘Royalty at the Met’

By Tangerine Clarke

More from Around NYC

Mayor Eric Adams dropped in on the closing night of rooftop lounge, Zona De Cuba Thursday to celebrate its six-year-run.

Bronxites say goodbye to Zona De Cuba after six years to make way for Hostos expansion

George Seuffert

Remembering George Seuffert Sr. and his contributions to Forest Park on his 150th birthday: Our Neighborhood, The Way It Was

Johnson-Ryan

Ryan Johnson, candidate Nassau County Legislator District 17, Democrat

police investigators outside Brooklyn IHOP restaurant with crime scene tape

Double stabbing at Brooklyn IHOP restaurant leaves man dead, another wounded