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(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

Dona Regis-Prosper, Caribbean Tourism Organization, Secretary General and Chief Executive Officer speaks during the launch.

Tourism

Breeze Travel Solutions sets stage for Caribbean Tourism revolution in New York

By Tracey Khan

Aliya Huey, co-owner of Continent Brooklyn, stands inside the dining room of the Caribbean-inspired restaurant located within the Indigo Hotel in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Business

Continent Brooklyn: A culinary landmark of Caribbean culture and hospitality in New York

By Tracey Khan

Private chef and public health student Marie Armand prepares entrées for a private catering event.

Haiti

From vision to reality: Chef Marie Armand celebrates Zoe’s Kitchen milestone

By Tracey Khan

Sewett, renowned for her versatility in makeup artistry, prepares a bride for her special day, showcasing her expertise beyond SFX to include everyday beauty and glamorous looks.

Guyana

Chontelle Sewett turns dreams and nightmares into art

Tracey Khan

Pope Leo XIV blesses the faithful during his inaugural Mass in Saint Peter’s Square, at the Vatican, May 18, 2025.

News

Cardinal Dolan hails inauguration of Pope Leo XIV as a moment of ‘hope and promise’

By Tracey Khan

Scene in progress: Tevin Foster filming “Race Vs. Culture: The Black Experience” — a powerful documentary exploring race, identity, and culture through voices from across the Black diaspora.

Movies

Independent filmmaker Tevin Foster to premiere new documentary ‘Race Vs. Culture’ Exploring Black Unity

By Tracey Khan

Sheree performs at the launch of Palmtree Magazine in Brooklyn, delivering a genre-blending set that weaves pop, R&B and Caribbean fusion.

News

Sheree’s Rise: A soulful journey from survival in Brooklyn to stardom on stage

By Tracey Khan

“Joseph” is a bold and deeply personal thriller that delves into the complexities of faith, identity, and moral conflict through the lens of the Haitian-American experience. The film follows a gripping, character-driven narrative that challenges perceptions and speaks to the heart of cultural duality.

Haiti

Wanly Florexile infuses grit, faith, and drama into Indie film ‘Joseph’

By Tracey Khan

Alex Moffitt, founder of Candle De Lite in Baldwin, NY, offers a unique twist on nightlife with interactive candle-making classes that encourage creativity and socializing.

News

From the frontlines to fragrance: Army veteran’s candle business shines on Long Island

By Tracey Khan

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