News – Caribbean Life

Judge Sheridan Jack-Browne, right, receives bouquet of flowers from her "oldest friend" Doris McIntosh.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Criminal Court Judge Sheridan Jack-Browne recounts journey as a single mother

By Nelson A. King

Deputy Brooklyn Borough President Kim Council, presented a Proclamation to "Hey Sexy Lady" singer Shaggy, a Grammy winner, in Little Caribbean, Brookly. Partly-hidden, left, is Council Member Rita Joseph. Partly-hidden far right, is Public Advocate Jumaane Williams. May 19, 2026 was proclaimed Shaggy Day by Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso declares May 19 ‘Shaggy Day’ in Brooklyn

By Tangerine Clarke

A marina in Basseterre, St. Kitts.

St Kitts and Nevis

St. Kitts gets first batch of US deportees

By Bert Wilkinson

The Mamdani administration unveiled five custom-wrapped NYC Ferry vessels that celebrate the identity of each borough and will remain in service through the end of summer.

Mamdani unveils new ferry designs, announces additional service ahead of FIFA World Cup

By Tangerine Clarke

IShowSpeed has embarked on a tour of the Caribbean.

Tourism

Social media sensation IShowSpeed tours the Caribbean

By Bert Wilkinson

Drumming Circle during a rousing tribute to the ancestors at the 30th Annual Tribute to Our Ancestors of the Middle Passage.

Brooklyn

Drummers needed to pay ‘Tribute to the Ancestors’

By Vinette K. Pryce

Residents walk along a street while fleeing their homes in Cite Soleil after rival gang clashes in Haiti's capital worsened over the weekend, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, May 11, 2026.

Dominica

Caribbean Round-Up: CARICOM, Dominica, Guyana, Haiti, and Jamaica

By Devika Ragoonanan

Bahamas Prime Minister Philip Edward Davis addresses the 79th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 27, 2024.

Bahamas

Governing party wins second term in Bahamas

By Bert Wilkinson

Natalio Wheatley, the premier of the British Virgin Islands.

British Virgin Islands

British Virgin Islands defends effort to outlaw same-sex marriage in new constitution

By Bert Wilkinson

Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers his 100 Days Address, a speech dedicated to outline the progress made on his core campaign promises since taking office, in Queens, New York City, U.S., April 12, 2026.

Immigrant advocacy group hails Mamdani’s proposed budget

By Nelson A. King

The Bank of Jamaica in Kingston.

Jamaica

Bank of Jamaica reports remittance increases in first two months of 2026

By Dawn Plummer

Rajasthan Royals' Shubham Dubey is bowled out by Gujarat Titans' Rashid Khan.

News

IPL action: Titans defeat Rajasthan Royals to win fourth straight match

By Devika Ragoonanan

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at a press conference in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, April 14, 2026.

Guyana

Leaders of Canada and Guyana emphasize ‘strong’ ties

By Nelson A. King

Democratic representatives protest on the floor of the Tennessee House of Representatives during a special session, opposing efforts by the state's Republican leadership in redistricting congressional election maps, in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S., May 7, 2026.

Politics

Rep. Clarke rips Tennessee’s ‘rigged’ congressional maps

By Nelson A. King

Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness gives his acceptance speech during the American Foundation for the University of the West Indies event on Friday, April 17, 2026.

Jamaica

Jamaica struggles to make progress in campaign to become a republic

By Bert Wilkinson

FILE PHOTO: Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali attends state funeral of Suriname’s former president Chan Santokhi

Guyana

Caribbean Round-up: The Bahamas’ rating increases, Guyana funds farmers, and Bank of Jamaica searches for new governor

By Devika Ragoonanan

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