, Author at Caribbean Life

Patrons enjoy brunch at CZEN Restaurant in Brooklyn, where the menu fuses Caribbean classics like jerk chicken with Asian-inspired dishes.

Business

Brooklyn Restaurant CZEN blends Caribbean and Asian flavors, eyes expansion

By Tracey Khan

Celebrity hairstylist Xia Charles celebrates the grand opening of her Brooklyn salon, Braided NY, alongside the launch of her ORS product line.

Business

From Beyoncé’s chair to Brooklyn’s streets: Celebrity Stylist Xia Charles opens salon with ORS Hair Care

By Tracey Khan

Daniel Clement (center) stands proudly in his NYPD uniform, flanked by his family, marking a milestone in the Corman family legacy.

NYPD Legacy: Daniel Clement, 22, sworn in, follows family footsteps in service to NYC

By Tracey Khan

A vendor hands two bowls of fresh coconut water to a customer on Liberty Avenue, Queens, where demand for this thirst quencher peaks in the summer.

Caribbean

Coconut craze peaks in NYC’s Caribbean hubs during Summer

By Tracey Khan

Owner Barrington “Barry” Blye shares a moment with loyal clients at the grand relaunch of his beauty Bar, now welcoming guests at 1429 Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn.

Business

Nailed It: Barry’s Beauty Bar reopens bigger, bolder on Flatbush Ave

By Tracey Khan

Roniesia Godfrey hosted a launch event featuring some of Guyana’s top female influencers. The signature experience included a city tour of Georgetown, a sunset river cruise on the Demerara River, and a culinary showcase with Chef Dustin, who introduced Guyana-inspired sushi.

Guyana

Roniesia Godfrey is redefining luxury tourism with All Access Guyana

By Tracey Khan

Jocelyn Rivera, founder and CEO of Pressplay Agency, The Female Manager Co., and Staff Stars, stands at the helm of three culture-driven businesses she built from the ground up.

Dominica

Rivera’s rise: From Indie music hustle to CEO of three cultural powerhouses

By Tracey Khan

Carol Thomas stands outside Just Because Salon in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, which she has transformed into a sanctuary for women living in shelters and facing difficult life transitions.

Business

How Carol Thomas helps women heal — One hairstyle at a time

By Tracey Khan

Marva Lane, Brittney “Stikxz” Williams, Nneka Nurse, Tiffane Stephens, and Shari Brown, recipients of the Caribbean HERitage Awards honoring women in food, beverage, and hospitality.

Business

Rewriting Caribbean Cuisine: Nneka Nurse puts heritage on the plate

By Tracey Khan

(Left) Essequibo Floral Lace Maxi Dress in cotton netted lace with yellow embroidered flowers and jersey lining. (Right) Essequibo Floral Lace Pant featuring custom 3D floral embroidery and five-pocket styling.

Fashion

Weaving culture into couture

By Tracey Khan

Founders Patrick Cruz and Ka-wana Jefferson inside Lost Borough Ice Cream’s Yonkers flagship, where Caribbean heritage meets handcrafted sweetness.

Dominican Republic

Yonkers’ Lost Borough Ice Cream scoops up expansion for National Ice Cream Month

By Tracey Khan

Fashion designer Anna-Lisa Guthrie was recently honored with the Prime Minister’s Youth Award for Excellence in Arts and Culture. The award is one of Jamaica’s highest recognitions for young creatives.

Jamaica

Jamaican designer goes global after dressing Dancehall royalty

By Tracey Khan

From left, Natasha Persaud, Nalini Kublall, and Navita Sainchand pose outside Knockout Styles, a longtime Queens boutique they officially took over in March 2025. The three women, all of Guyanese descent, once shopped at the store as teenagers.

News

From Shoppers to owners: Three Guyanese women now run Queens fashion landmark, Knockout Style

By Tracey Khan

Visitors explore mixed-media installations during the Indo-Caribbean Arts Exhibition in the Bronx, part of the Oyate Group’s Caribbean Arts Series, which spotlights cultural identity and expression.

Bronx Arts Initiative showcases Indo-Caribbean Culture, powered by Oyate Group

By Tracey Khan

Romesha Deen, owner of the only Guyanese-owned Cinnabon and Carvel in the world, poses inside her Hollis, Queens store.

Business

Queens franchise becomes world’s first Guyanese-owned Carvel and Cinnabon

By Tracey Khan

Business

Harissa Hot Honey grows from homemade recipe to national gourmet brand

By Tracey Khan

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