Archive – Caribbean Life

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Movies

Back from the brink: Afropop Season 18 set to premiere

By Nelson A. King

Roosevelt Skerrit, the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica arrives to the Microsoft Theater for the opening ceremonies of the IX Summit of the Americas on June 08, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Antigua

Skerrit seeks relief

By Bert Wilkinson

Sarah Klein

PoliticsNY

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with NYS Gaming Commission’s Division of Horse Racing and Pari-Mutuel Wagering Director Sarah Klein

U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke, second from left, with 'Housing for All' poster, flanked by her Brooklyn District Director Anita Taylor, second from right; Rose Graham, assistant principal in Brooklyn, right; and Claire Patterson-Monah, former executive director of the Brooklyn-based Guyana Cultural Association of New York, Inc., left.

News

Clarke kicks off re-election campaign

By Nelson A. King

High school track and football field

Jamaica

Jamaica tops CARIFTA for record 40th time

By Devika Ragoonanan

Jayden Seales of the West Indies celebrates after taking the wicket of Harry Brook during day four of the 2nd Test Match between England and the West Indies at Trent Bridge on July 21, 2024 in Nottingham, England.

Sports

Strong opening day

By Devika Ragoonanan

FIFA referee Oshane Nation calls out during the first half between Uruguay against Mexico at Empower Field.

Sports

Caribbean duo Nation, Wales named FIFA World Cup Officials

By Devika Ragoonanan

Gov. Kathy Hochul says President Trump is throwing a “temper tantrum” by refusing to release Gateway Tunnel project funds. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026.

Guest Perspective

Op-Ed | Don’t trade away justice: Limiting rights won’t lower costs for New Yorkers

By Benjamin Crump

Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett and Jamaica's Ambassador Antony Anderson (center right of picture) surrounded by members of the Diaspora in Washington D.C.

Jamaica

Jamaica leans on Diaspora to revive tourism sector

By Dawn Plummer

Books for Poetry Month.

Books

Time for a rhyme? Take a look at these books!

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Grenada Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell eulogizes 'The People's Doctor,’ Roland Purcell, at massive funeral service at the Holy Family Roman Catholic Church on Flatlands Avenue in Canarsie, Brooklyn.

Grenada

PM Mitchell honors Dr. Roland Purcell at packed funeral

By Nelson A. King

Eric Campbell, business professional, music executive, and the founder /director of the nonprofit organization Some People Understand Differently, Inc. (SPUD Inc.).

Acts of Kindness

From family values to nonprofit vision: Eric Campbell’s Journey

By Milette Millington

Dr. Carla Natalie Barnett, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).

Antigua

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Image via mcg.metrocreativeconnection.com

Grenada

T&T poet adds calypso to U.S. national cultural calendar

By Vinette K. Pryce

This beautiful collection is from designer Gwendoline Kara/ Lady Black Boutique. Models: Sergio, Anyah, Jasmin, Briana, Candice, Patrica,Verona, Milani, Jayden, and Keanna.

Fashion

Fashion meets Jazz New Orleans style, presented by Jackie Love

By Tangerine Clarke

Guyana

Pilot confirmed dead from Friday’s air crash

By Bert Wilkinson

More from Around NYC

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Former Wall Street executive Marty Dolan campaigns for second time to challenge AOC

boroughs

Queens had more foreclosures than three boroughs combined in first quarter of 2026: report

Gov. Kathy Hochul submitted the fiscal year 2027 budget to the state legislature, where it is now being debated and must be confirmed before school districts have an accurate picture of the aid they'll receive.

Spending per pupil: An incomplete way to look at school budgets

a worker at the cannabis dispensary Liberty Buds NYC.

Liberty Buds NYC: Making cannabis safer one strain at a time