Archive – Caribbean Life

Governor Kathy Hochul announced the opening of a new state-funded 21-bed inpatient psychiatric facility to serve youth at the New York City Children’s Center campus in the Bronx on Nov. 24, 2025.

Bronx

Hochul announces 1,000 psychiatric beds opened since taking office

By Nelson A. King

Dutch King Willem-Alexander.

Suriname

At 50, Suriname looks to prosperity powered by oil

By Bert Wilkinson

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

André Holland and Kate Mara in a scene from “The Dutchman.”

Movies

33rd Annual African Diaspora International Film Festival kicks off Saturday

By Nelson A. King

Jamaican reggae icon Jimmy Cliff during a performance in 2012.

Jamaica

Reggae lovers pay glowing tributes to legendary Jimmy Cliff

By Nelson A. King

Braata Folk Singers huddle for "Banana" during the 3rd Caribbean Heritage, Juneteenth Festival in June at Seaview Park in Canarsie, Brooklyn.

Hurricane Relief

Braata supports relief

By Nelson A. King

Mayor Eric Adams speaking at podium

AMNY

Op-Ed | More police officers, housing support, and elder care: New investments to make our city safer and more affordable

Kraigg Brathwaite of West Indies in action during day 3 of the 1st test match between West Indies and South Africa at Queens Park Oval on Aug. 09, 2024 in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

Sports

Rain has final say in Super50 Cup Opener

By Devika Ragoonanan

Sports

South Africa eyes future Olympic bid

By Devika Ragoonanan

Dylan Carter of Team Trinidad and Tobago looks on after competing in the Men's 50m Butterfly Heat 5 on day ten of the Doha 2024 World Aquatics Championships at Aspire Dome on Feb. 11, 2024 in Doha, Qatar.

Sports

Richards, Carter, Paul among six awarded Olympic Scholarships

By Devika Ragoonanan

Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley speaks onstage during Global Citizen NOW: Health and Climate Financing Sessions - The Urgent Need for Action at Guastavino's on Sept. 25, 2024 in New York City.

Barbados

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Guyanese-born US military veteran Shellone Grant has been a Zumba dance instructor for 12 years.

Guyana

Kindness in motion: Healing through dance

By Milette Millington

Chef Renee Blackman renowned for blending Caribbean roots with haute cuisine flair.

Books

Chef Renee Blackman debuts ‘Passion’ with exclusive cookbook launch

By Nelson A. King

Wayne Kublalsingh

Guest Perspective

Art of the deal failure vs Venezuela

By Wayne Kublalsingh

Azruddin Mohamed, 38, of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) political party in Guyana.

Guyana

Oversight crisis looms

By Bert Wilkinson

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

More from Around NYC

debutante

Photos: Bridgefield Civic League brings back Debutante Cotillion after 20-year hiatus

Council Member Lynn Schulman distributes turkeys to healthcare workers at Jamaica Hospital. Photo courtesy of office of Council Member Lynn Schulman.

Schulman, Met Council on Jewish Poverty provide 250 turkeys to healthcare workers at Jamaica Hospital

people on line at a food distribution event

Giving thanks, and giving back: Governor Hochul, Cardinal Dolan host Thanksgiving food distribution in Harlem

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Op-Ed | Dropping others in their times of trouble