Archive – Caribbean Life

GRAMMY-winning DJ Beenieman.

Music

Dancehall ‘Kings’ to perform in NYC

By Nelson A. King

New York City Mayor Eric Adams

Mayor Adams announces $5.5M investment to expand free swim lessons for 18,000 students

By Tangerine Clarke

Caribbean immigrants, advocates rally in Albany for immigration legal services and infrastructure funding.

Caribbean immigration advocates, lawmakers rally for $165M for legal services

By Nelson A. King

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Bronx Times

Bronx Borough President condemns Trump administration’s decision to revoke temporary legal status for migrants

Athletics - World Athletics Indoor Championships - Nanjing Youth Olympic Sports Park, Nanjing, China - March 21, 2025 Jamaica's Raymond Richards in action during the Men's High Jump Final.

Jamaica

Standout performance

By Devika Ragoonanan

Caribbean Football Union President, Randy Harris.

Sports

Randy Harris becomes first Barbadian elected to FIFA Council

By Devika Ragoonanan

West Indies' Hayley Matthews celebrates after reaching her half-century during the Women's Cricket T20 World Cup match against England at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Oct. 15, 2024.

Sports

WI Women face Scotland in World Cup Qualifier Opening

By Devika Ragoonanan

New York State Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte-Hermelyn.

News

Bichotte Hermelyn endorses Cuomo for NYC Mayor

By Nelson A. King

Haitian Bridge Alliance Executive Director Guerline Jozef.

Haiti

Caribbean TPS holders challenge Trump’s cancellation of humanitarian relief

By Nelson A. King

As Lieutenant Commander, Rennae Francis stands as the only woman among detectives in the 10th precinct’s detective squad, breaking new ground in a male-dominated field.

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From Dominica to NYPD’s top ranks

By Tracey Khan

Two pretty young dancers go through their paces on stage during a cultural presentation at the intersection at 133 St, and Liberty Avenue, before the kickoff of the 37th Phagwah Parade on Sunday, March 23, 2025 in Richmond Hill,

News

Richmond Hill welcomes spring with a colorful Phagwah festival

By Tangerine Clarke

Book covers on gardening.

Books

Love what you eat. Eat what you plant

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Mayor Adams at press conference

AMNY

Op-Ed | Adams administration neighborhood plans will bring more jobs, housing, and opportunity to the city

Renowned Jamaican comedian and entertainer Oliver Samuels (left) with Dominic Christopher, the Jamaican-born president of the Brooklyn-based Caribbean American Restaurant Association (CARA), at the launch of the inaugural National Caribbean American Restaurant Week in June 2021 at Suede Restaurant in East Flatbush, Brooklyn.

News

Oliver Samuels to be crowned ‘Caribbean King of Comedy’ on Sunday

By Nelson A. King

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

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Frankie McIntosh signed a copy of his book at the launching ceremony at Brooklyn College in November 2024.

St Vincent

Legendary Caribbean musical arranger Frankie McIntosh among five to be inducted into inaugural Vincentian Cultural Hall of Fame

By Nelson A. King

More from Around NYC

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South Bronx students unplug — and thrive — under all-day cell phone ban

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City Council passes long-awaited legislation to tackle sidewalk scaffolding issues

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City Council passes long-awaited legislation to tackle sidewalk scaffolding issues

Buses going by shelter on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn

No easy ride: Brooklyn commuters say now is the time to move forward with a plan to improve Flatbush Avenue bus speed