Archive – Caribbean Life

Pastor Neithe E. Soleyn, center, with family members flank her birthday cake.

People

Grand 80th Birthday Gala for beloved Brooklyn pastor

By Nelson A. King

The unbranded tools for a cricket player

Sports

ICC scraps two-tier Test system

By Devika Ragoonanan

Curacao coach Dean Gorre and players celebrate after they qualify for the World Cup during their match against Jamaica at the National Stadium Independence Park, Kingston, Jamaica on Nov. 18, 2025.

Sports

World Cup shake-up: Jamaica stumbles, Curaçao advances, Trinidad eliminated

By Bert Wilkinson

St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr. Ralph E. Gonsalves.

Antigua

St. Vincent applies for visa-free access to the US

By Bert Wilkinson

New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Jamaica

James joins growing calls for TPS for Jamaicans

By Nelson A. King

Students Performing Glow in the Dark Illusion Thriller Showcase.

Brooklyn Performing Arts Students recreate iconic ‘Thriller’

By Nelson A. King

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.

Hochul to Trump: Release heating assistance for 1.5M New Yorkers

By Nelson A. King

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

Mitchell’s century carries Kiwis past Windies in ODI opener

By Devika Ragoonanan

West Indies’ Gayle poses with the man of the match trophy after winning their semi-final match against South Africa in Jaipur

Sports

CPL donates US$100k to Jamaica’s hurricane relief efforts

By Devika Ragoonanan

Incredible Smoked Jerk Turkey recipe.

News

Incredible Smoked Jerk Turkey

By Chris De La Rosa

Jamaica's Prime Minister, Andrew Holness.

Antigua

Regional Solidarity

By Bert Wilkinson

donation

QNS

BP Richards launches donation drive benefiting families impacted by Hurricane Melissa on island of Jamaica

Kente Cones

Brooklyn Paper

How Kente Cones blends African ingredients and ancestral stories in East New York

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Corrin Rachelle Mitchell and Michael Jackson Jr. in Alvin Ailey's Revelations.

Curtain Up

By Nelson A. King

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AMNY

Op-Ed | The Hidden Cost of Doing Business in NYC: Auto Insurance Is Driving Us Out

Book cover of “Black Arms to Hold You Up: A History of Black Resistance” by Ben Passmore.

Books

On the shoulders of giants, with lots of support from the side

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

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Ayat

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Anti-casino picketers confront NYS Gaming Commission at St. John’s as supporters defend proposal

New York City FC (NYCFC) midfielder Andres Perea (8) celebrates his goal during the first half against the Nashville SC at Yankee Stadium.

NYCFC and NY Red Bulls to begin 2026 on the road as MLS set for two-month World Cup break