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Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Alphonso Browne delivers a national statement during the high level segment on day three of the UNFCCC COP29 Climate Conference at Baku Stadium on Nov. 13, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Antigua

Antigua, Caribbean students rush back to US before visa changes kick in

By Bert Wilkinson

Retired sprinter Usain Bolt.

Jamaica

Police Revive probe

By Bert Wilkinson

Democratic candidate for New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrates with his wife Rama Duwaji after winning the 2025 New York City Mayoral race, at an election night rally in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, New York, U.S., November 4, 2025.

News

Will Muslim Mayor address devotees of martyr King?

By Vinette K. Pryce

New York Governor Kathy Hochul addresses the media following President Trump's efforts to kill New York's congestion pricing on Feb. 19, 2025 in New York City.

News

Year-in-Review 2025 top stories

By Nelson A. King

Proud Guyanese stand next to one of 23 Illustrations of the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs exhibition, showcasing a poster with Guyana Gateway in Brooklyn, and Little Guyana in Queens and the Bronx. The launch of the pop-up exhibition was held on Dec. 10 at 253 Broadway in NYC. From left, Claire Patterson-Monah, Dr. Terrence Blackman, Brooklyn Community Board 17 Manager, Sherif Barker, Commissioner Manuel Castro, Caribbean Life's contributor Tangerine Clarke, Sookranie Dhanpat, and Pastor James Richmond.

Guyana

NYC celebrates immigrant enclaves, MOIA launches ‘We Love Immigration’ Series honoring Guyana Gateway Partners

By Tangerine Clarke

Mary and Joseph, welcome arrivals to the manger where Baby Jesus lay in a crib dressed in swaddling clothes. This Nativity station attracted children, and adults alike at a Christmas Village celebration at Liberty Bible Fellowship Church, in Ozone Park Queens, on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025.

News

Christmas Village brings joy, wonder, and holiday magic to life

By Tangerine Clarke

From left, Immigration Attorney Melnia Cordis, host of the Reset Talk Show, JR Giddings, family, Maria Weigand, Mrs. Sharon Weigand, Audiologist, SUNY Downstate Hospital, John Weigand, Public Advocate Jumaane Willliams, volunteer Claire Patterson-Monah, and children with their toys, at the 2nd Annual toy giveaway, hosted by the Reset Talk Show, at Reflections Church, on Dec. 13, 2025.

Brooklyn

Reset Talk Show hosts Holiday Giveaway for children in Brooklyn

By Tangerine Clarke

Karine Jean-Pierre, center, former Press Secretary for President Joe Biden and first Haitian-American to hold that role, with Rogers Burgers co-founders Jonathan Pierre, left, and Josue Pierre

Haiti

Rogers Burgers carries Caribbean pride to NY’s top burger list

By Nelson A. King

Guyana Consulate Staffer, Karen Pesaud, President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, and Sudesh Persaud, (husband and wife) pose with the head-of-state's at the International Center for Democracy Christmas during a layover in NYC, on his way to Guyana, on Dec. 13, 2025.

Guyana

President Ali praises Diaspora loyalty during Holiday stop in New York

By Tangerine Clarke

Current members and alumni of the BSU/AHCCC, along with faculty, staff, and the Sisters of Saint Joseph (CSJ), gather in front of the original convent — once home to the CSJ educators who led TMLA for decades — during the May 2025 TMLA Black Student Union / African Heritage and Caribbean Culture Club five-year anniversary celebration.

Jamaica

From classrooms to community: NYC teens lead Hurricane Melissa relief for Jamaica

By Milette Millington

The May 2025 TMLA Black Student Union/African Heritage and Caribbean Culture Club's 5-year anniversary celebration.

Jamaica

Local NYC high school students mobilize support for Hurricane Melissa recovery in Jamaica

By Milette Millington

Fans enjoy Jamaica Strong.

News

Music, fashion, food collide at Jamaica Strong Benefit Concert

By Nelson A. King

State Senator Zellnor Y. Myrie.

Politics

Myrie introduces white collar crime overhaul

By Nelson A. King

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro waves while holding the hand of his wife Cilia Flores during a ceremony to swear in new community-based organizations, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration ramps up pressure on Maduro’s government, in Caracas, Venezuela, December 1, 2025.

Venezuela

Trump imposes more sanctions on Maduro’s ‘insiders’ and Venezuela’s oil sector

By Nelson A. King

Admiral Alvin Holsey.

Caribbean

Navy admiral overseeing US forces in the Caribbean retires early

By Nelson A. King

Haitian Bridge Alliance Executive Director Guerline Jozef.

Cuba

Haitian group condemns Trump’s termination of family reunification parole for Haitians, Cubans

By Nelson A. King

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