Archive – Caribbean Life

Jennifer Hudson is pictured with an excited fan after singing in the audience at her inaugural concert at Brooklyn's Kings Theatre on Flatbush to promote her very first Christmas album, “The Give of Love,” during an intimate live experience on Nov.24, 2024.

Haiti

Jennifer Hudson shines at Christmas concert to share Christmas album ‘Gift of Love,’ at Kings Theatre, Brooklyn

By Tangerine Clarke

Dr. Gill, is a passionate radio host and founder of her online radio station.

Belize

Guyanese-born community leader reflects on journey and nonprofit mission

By Tracey Khan

Mia Amor Mottley speaks onstage at the TIME100 Summit 2022 at Jazz at Lincoln Center on June 7, 2022 in New York City.

Barbados

Barbados opens Marcus Garvey Amphitheater

By Dawn Plummer

Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Phillip Davis.

Bahamas

Bahamas, TCI, Grenada say no to Trump deportee plans

By Bert Wilkinson

Ribbon cutting: From left Camille Hastick, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, Senator Kevin Parker, Kamla Millwood, Vaughn T Mayers Esq., Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte-Hermelyn, Vladimir Sterlin, Senator Leroy Comrie and Council Member Farah Louis.

Business

Trinidadian-American lawyer Vaughn Mayers opens licensed cannabis dispensary in Brooklyn

By Nelson A. King

Tarnisha and Christin.

Guest Perspective

Those suffering from police violence need more answers to honor memory of those they lost

By Tarnisha Woolard

Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Phillip Davis.

Bahamas

US uncovers major Bahamian drug smuggling ring – several indicted

By Bert Wilkinson

Screengrab of Lena Khalaf Tuffaha, who won the National Book Award this year in Poetry for her collection Something About Living (2024).

Books

National Book Foundation celebrates 75 years of hosting National Book Awards

By Milette Millington

Saint Kitts and Nevis donate artwork to the OAS Art Museum of the Americas. Permanent Representative of St. Kitts and Nevis Jacinth Henry-Martin (center) makes the presentation.

St. Kitts and Nevis donates artwork to OAS Art Museum of the Americas

By Nelson A. King

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Haiti

‘This is the Time for Me’: Minna LaFortune

By Nelson A. King

A patron is getting his Thanksgiving meal.

News

Brooklyn Mechanics Order feeds homeless on Thanksgiving Day

By Nelson A. King

Jamaica's Prime Minister, Andrew Holness.

Jamaica

Republic bill ready

By Bert Wilkinson

Jamaican Canadian Keondra Tomlinson-Gayle, right, is being presented with her certificate of Ghanaian citizenship by President President Akufo-Addo after being sworn in among more than 200 Afro-Caribbean citizens at a ceremony on Nov. 19, 2024, in Accra, Ghana.

Africa

More than 200 Afro-Caribbean Diaspora members obtain Ghanaian citizenship

By Tangerine Clarke

Ruel "Doc" Wallace with "Mountain Grandeur.”

Jamaica

‘From the HeArt’

By Nelson A. King

Julien Alfred of Team Saint Lucia celebrates winning the gold medal during the Women's 100m Final on day eight of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on Aug. 3, 2024 in Paris, France.

St Lucia

Athletics Weekly names Alfred its Female Athlete of the Year

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

Seales, Roach, Joseph improve Test Bowling rankings

By Devika Ragoonanan

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Mayor Eric Adams at a City Hall rally following the passage of his City of Yes plan by the City Council.

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Council Members Holden, Ariola and Paladino team up to host winter essentials drive for homeless veterans

Donation items for those suffering from epidemics.

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Congestion pricing toll gantry in Manhattan

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