Archive – Caribbean Life

Judge Sheridan Jack-Browne, right, receives bouquet of flowers from her "oldest friend" Doris McIntosh.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Criminal Court Judge Sheridan Jack-Browne recounts journey as a single mother

By Nelson A. King

Deputy Brooklyn Borough President Kim Council, presented a Proclamation to "Hey Sexy Lady" singer Shaggy, a Grammy winner, in Little Caribbean, Brookly. Partly-hidden, left, is Council Member Rita Joseph. Partly-hidden far right, is Public Advocate Jumaane Williams. May 19, 2026 was proclaimed Shaggy Day by Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso declares May 19 ‘Shaggy Day’ in Brooklyn

By Tangerine Clarke

A marina in Basseterre, St. Kitts.

St Kitts and Nevis

St. Kitts gets first batch of US deportees

By Bert Wilkinson

The Mamdani administration unveiled five custom-wrapped NYC Ferry vessels that celebrate the identity of each borough and will remain in service through the end of summer.

Mamdani unveils new ferry designs, announces additional service ahead of FIFA World Cup

By Tangerine Clarke

IShowSpeed has embarked on a tour of the Caribbean.

Tourism

Social media sensation IShowSpeed tours the Caribbean

By Bert Wilkinson

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AMNY

Jasper Quattrone: An 18-Year-Old Artist Rewriting the Rules of Success

Justin Greaves is joining the Trinbago Knight Riders

Sports

Caribbean Premier League draft shakes up rosters: Motie moves, Narine stays, Charles joins Patriots

By Devika Ragoonanan

Shericka Jackson at the 2022 World Athletics Championships.

Jamaica

Shericka Jackson makes strong outdoor start

By Devika Ragoonanan

West Indies women will face New Zealand at the Rose Bowl in England in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup on Saturday, June 13, 2026

Sports

West Indies women in Wales for high-intensity T20 World Cup prep camp

By Devika Ragoonanan

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Sponsored Content

50+ NYC Organizations, Tourism Leaders Praise HANYC for Avoiding World Cup Strike by Scoring Union Contract

By the Hotel Association of New York

Drumming Circle during a rousing tribute to the ancestors at the 30th Annual Tribute to Our Ancestors of the Middle Passage.

Brooklyn

Drummers needed to pay ‘Tribute to the Ancestors’

By Vinette K. Pryce

Members of the rescue team hoist plane crash survivors, At Sea, Melbourne, Florida, U.S., May 12, 2026, in this screengrab taken from a handout video.

Bahamas

Scandal rocks Bahamas after plane crash and US coast guard rescue

By Bert Wilkinson

A vintage car passes by images of late Cuban President Fidel Castro, Cuba's former President Raul Castro, and Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel displayed on a billboard in Havana, Cuba, May 15, 2026.

Cuba

Trump imposes more sanctions on Cuban officials

By Nelson A. King

Luchina Fisher.

Music

‘Hiding in Plain Sight’ wins big at PitchBLACK Awards

By Nelson A. King

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Music

Jada Kingdom releases music video for ‘Still Searching’

By Nelson A. King

Attendees enjoy a Love & Harmony Easter voyage party in Nassau, Bahamas.

Music

Beres Hammond powers Love and Harmony floating music festival

By Nelson A. King

More from Around NYC

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Mamdani ‘NYCHA In Your Neighborhood’ hearings kick off in the Bronx

DADA

Reserve your spot for DADA’s artsy Memorial Day Weekend events

Need a World Cup ticket? Enter Mamdani’s lottery for a $50 seat

New Yorkers will have a few more months to get their mandatory "NYC Official" trash bins.

Hot garbage: NYC extends deadline for homeowners to purchase mandatory trash bins through the summer