News – Caribbean Life

Community organizer and The C.U.R.E. R.A.T.E.R. nonprofit founder, Vaughn Jefferson (left), who commissioned the Dr. Frank Mickens mural, with mural artist UncuttArt.

News

New Dr. Frank Mickens mural highlights free community celebration day in Bed-Stuy

By Nelson A. King

From left, Council Member Rita Joseph, PS 135 Superintendent Celeste Terry, Principal of PS 135 Mrs. Mcrae, front, Assembly Member Monique Chandler-Waterman, Busta Rhymes, Dr. Meda Leacock, and others helping the Blessings Don't Stop singer distribute turkeys on Nov.22, 2025 at PS 135.

Brooklyn

Busta Rhymes, community leaders deliver big Thanksgiving giveback

By Tangerine Clarke

The Decorations Committee members display a large bread to be cut up and distributed to congregants.

Brooklyn

Faith, gratitude shine at Fenimore Street UMC’s Harvest celebration

By Nelson A. King

Sesame Flyers International, Kaisokah Moko Jumbies USA, Inc, Pan in Motion and Batingua Arts Cultural Dance Program, made their debut at the World-famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade in NYC.

News

Give thanks to Macy’s Kool Yule, reggae & Santa too

By Vinette K. Pryce

Jamaica Consul General to New York Alsion Roach Wilson.

Jamaica

Jamaica Consulate General NY announces funeral for CG Alsion Roach-Wilson

By Nelson A. King

New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Jamaica

James joins growing calls for TPS for Jamaicans

By Nelson A. King

Incredible Smoked Jerk Turkey recipe.

News

Incredible Smoked Jerk Turkey

By Chris De La Rosa

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QNS

BP Richards launches donation drive benefiting families impacted by Hurricane Melissa on island of Jamaica

Kente Cones

Brooklyn Paper

How Kente Cones blends African ingredients and ancestral stories in East New York

The roof of El Greko kitchen in Montego Bay, Jamaica destroyed during the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

Jamaica

Surviving Melissa: How ChatGPT helped us weather Jamaica’s Category 5 fury

By Gardy Charles

Haitian Bridge Alliance Executive Director Guerline Jozef.

Guyana

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke addresses a town hall meeting at George Wingate High School Auditorium in Brooklyn on Jun. 16, 2025.

Jamaica

Clarke leads letter urging Trump to grant TPS for Jamaica

By Nelson A. King

Staff members and CEO Navin Shivpal during the new Flatbush Avenue branch opening, marking a milestone moment for the agency as it continues to expand across multiple states.

News

Cottage Home Care Services grows beyond New York, centering culture in home care

By Tracey Khan

Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate, Lieutenant Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, gestures alongside members of her family during her election night watch party, after her opponent, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger, won Virginia's election, in Leesburg, Virginia, U.S., Nov. 4, 2025.

Jamaica

Jamaican, Republican, Lieutenant loses bid for Governor of Virginia

By Vinette K. Pryce

Jamaica Consul General to New York Alsion Roach Wilson.

Jamaica

Jamaicans mourn the death of Consul General of Jamaica

By Dawn Plummer

The Praise & Worship Team gets the spirit of the Lord flowing, as pastor, the Rev. Roger Jackson, joins from the pulpit.

News

FSUMC celebrates 136th Anniversary in grand style

By Nelson A. King

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